Best Nick Osborn Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 361 Nick Alred: “Never Too Late to Chase the Dream” 1:01:42

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Nick Alred’s story is one of passion rediscovered. From his early years racing MX, GP, flat track, and WORCS in the early 2000s capped by a Washougal win in 2011 — to stepping away from racing entirely, Nick thought his competitive days were behind him. But at 47, he’s back, preparing for Vegas to Reno with a renewed sense of purpose and excitement…

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Silent Deal Killers - Episode 1 10:11

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There are all kinds of deal killers and they're the ones owners never see coming. Most deals don't fail because of price - they fail because of surprises. The best way to protect your deal is to uncover issues before the buyer does. Listen to uncover two categories with real life examples for each. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via eith…

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Ep. 52 - Davey Seaton - World Champs - Local Races 1:06:56

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Michael and Danny are delighted to welcome Davey Seaton onto the Back Straight to chat about his impactful career in Northern Irish Athletics as both as a brilliant runner and top-class administrator. The Seaton Classic is looming on the calendar and Davey helps us understand the main players in this years iteration of the race named after him. In …

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Episode 360 Kinsey Osborn: “Raising the Bar in ATV Motocross” 54:05

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Kinsey Osborn returns to ATV-TALK for an all-new conversation about her incredible 54-moto win streak, competing in both WMX and the 450A class, and the mindset it takes to stay at the top after injury. Leonard and Kinsey dive into her training, her influence as a rising leader for women in ATV racing, and what’s next for her 2025 season. Follow Ki…

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Episode 359 Dakota Hibler: "Racing with Purpose” 47:53

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At just 15 years old, Dakota Hibler is doing more than racing, she’s rewriting what’s possible. In this episode, we sit down with one of the youngest female pro ATV riders in the country to talk about her rapid rise through the ranks, her 2023 wins in the Women A class at WORCS, and making history with the youngest all-female team in Best In The De…

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ACT Capital CEO Bob Hild and John Discuss the M&A Market 29:39

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Bob Hild is the owner of ACT Capital, a Seattle area investment bank. In this episode we discuss: Market conditions - sellers only sell when comfortable and the last 18 months haven't been comfortable The effect searchers have on the small business buy-sell market Taking care of customers Getting the company ready years in advance Great conversatio…

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Ep. 51 - Patrick Sheridan - Local Results 1:11:54

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Brilliant to welcome Newcastle man Patrick Sheridan onto the podcast after the breakout season he has had on the track. Patrick talks so us all about his return to running after a decade pursuing football and how his self-coached approach has yielded fantastic results so far. We talk all about Patrick's mindset for his focus event in the 800m and h…

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Episode 358 Max Lindquist: “Inside the Season and Beyond the Track” 1:03:06

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Max Lindquist returns to ATV-TALK with a full season behind him, a growing brand under his belt, and his eyes set on the future. In this episode, we catch up with Max to reflect on his recent race results, the evolution of his mindset, and how he’s adjusting in a pro field that’s shifting fast. We dive into what the recent retirements and lineup ch…

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Big Decisions That Drive Success with Apollo Emeka 31:58

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Apollo Emeka works with business owners and executives to: Make big decisions Avoid analysis-paralysis Reducing owner dependency He shares tips, strategies, and stories. You can reach him at apolloemeka.com. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com…

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Capital Gains Tax Tips for Business Sales 32:23

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Patrick Lonergan is an expert on how to legally reduce and defer taxes. He discusses numerous strategies that many business owners and sellers can apply with an emphasis on what business seller's can do. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/ ht…

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Episode 357 Matt Horton: "Chasing Miles and Championships: A Desert Racer’s Rise" 1:02:59

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From Texas ranch roads to 500-mile racecourses, Matt Horton is proving that grit, discipline, and drive still win in the desert. In this episode, Matt walks us through his journey from small local races to becoming the 2023 WORCS Pro-Am Champion—all while prepping for some of the most demanding races in off-road. We talk about what got him hooked o…

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Guest Mark Osborne on 13 Key Levers to Improve Your Sale Price 29:00

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Mark Osborne is a marketing guru and the author of "Maximize the Multiple," 13 Key Levers to Improve Your Sale Price. We have a fascinating discussion about some of his 13 levers. One that stood out is what we and others preach - get rid of owner dependency, especially in sales. Mark divides the levers into categories of what affect they can have o…

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Ep. 50 - Return of the Roadrunners ft. Caitlyn Harvey and Noel McNally 1:08:49

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Great to have Caitlyn and Noel back on the podcast for a 50th episode! We get a full catch-up with both of these local legends on how their year has been thus far and what is on the agenda in the lead up to Dublin Marathon. Noel and Caitlyn talk to us all about the Roadrunner night of the races, how the group is going, coaching plans and their nutr…

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Episode 356 Don Higbee: "From the Desert to the Dealership: Racing on His Own Terms" 1:04:08

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Don Higbee didn’t grow up chasing trophies he grew up chasing cattle. But somewhere between ranch work in Casper, Wyoming and lining up at GNCC and Baja races, he found a calling that’s lasted over two decades. In this episode, Don takes us through his unexpected journey into off-road racing, including key breakthroughs like his runner-up finish at…

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Episode 355 David Ham: "Racing the Distance, Living the Drive" 51:23

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David Ham is no stranger to the podium or to pushing himself beyond the limits most riders accept. As a veteran three-wheeler racer with multiple WORCS championships and a recent victory at the Vegas to Reno 1000, David’s story is one of endurance, passion, and relentless drive. In this energized and reflective conversation, he shares how he’s prep…

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John is a Guest on the B2B Growth Blueprint Podcast 30:45

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As a guest on Mark Osborne's B2B Growth Blueprint podcast John discusses how business owners can: Exit With Style, Grace, and More Money® Avoid value hurting traps The top things owners should do to increase value John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadviso…

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Ep. 49 - Conor Curran returns - Irish National Championships - Local Road Results - Upcoming meets 59:50

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Danny is out, Conor is back! Big thank you to the man from North Belfast for jumping on the podcast and chatting all things National Championships, road running results and upcoming meets! We hope you enjoy this insightful episode with Michael and Conor! Contact us here: [email protected] Instagram - @thebackstraightpodcast…

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Episode 354 Luke Peterson: "Pushing Forward, One Race at a Time" 1:05:46

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Luke Peterson returns to the podcast for an honest and laid-back conversation about where life and racing have taken him since his last visit. Still chasing the dream with grit and determination, Luke shares insights into his latest races, how he’s been dialing in both his performance and mindset, and the personal goals that keep him grounded. Whet…

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How AI Can Improve Productivity in Your Small Business with Thynk.ai founder John Long 30:52

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Most of us have had a (bad) experience with Chatbots used by cable, phone, and other companies. Enter Thynk.ai and their revolutionary use of AI for customer service, ordering, troubleshooting, and more. Founder John Long discusses situations where their service and improve productivity. One example is how AI can handle 80 phone calls at the same t…

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Episode 353 Jackson Smith: "Winning the Nevada 1000 on His First Ride" 48:05

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Most racers spend years preparing for a race like the Nevada 1000. Jackson Smith won it on his very first try. In this episode, we sit down with Jackson to hear the full story of how he made his off-road racing debut, and walked away with a win. Riding an ARC 350X three-wheeler with no prior racing experience, Jackson took on one of the toughest de…

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Vance Morris, "The Disney Guy" on Creating Systems in a Small Business 26:47

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Vance Morris goes by the "The Disney Guy" given his years with Disney and brining the customer service and systems he learned there to his three small businesses. He explains Disney has a system and process for everything, allowing them to hire a lot of young, inexperienced people and still "get the jobs done." Among other things, we talk about: Pr…

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Ep. 48 - Lughaidh Mallon on the Back Straight - Dan's London Diamond League Experience - Irish Track Meets & Euro U23 Champs 1:00:17

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Big title for a big episode! You read that right, this episode we are joined by none other than Northern Ireland's 16th person to break 4 minutes for the mile, Lughaidh Mallon! Lughaidh chat's to Michael about his rise in the sport and running in Belfast as well as his move to competing for DCU. Lughaidh has many great races ahead of him and we wis…

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Episode 352 Mike Wise: “Full Throttle from Louisiana” 53:15

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In this episode of ATV-TALK, we sit down with rising ATV racer Mike Wise from Louisiana. Known for his lightning fast starts and consistency on the track, Mike shares his journey into the sport, what fuels his competitive spirit, and how he’s turning heads on the amateur circuit. From small-town beginnings to standing out in the Open class, this ep…

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Nick Anderson with OneAccord and John on Their Monthly Chat 41:51

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Another in the continuing series of business discussions with John and Nick Anderson, CEO of OneAccord. We discuss: The challenges of making money Revenue generation Margin discipline so revenue makes it to the bottom line John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://noko…

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Episode 351 Emma Wray: "From CrossFit to the Podium: Chasing MX Success 1:05:57

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Northern Ireland’s Emma Wray is making her mark in the WXC class of ATV Motocross, swapping CrossFit competitions for race wins on American soil. Her journey is built on determination, hard work, and a passion for competition, both in the gym and on the track. In this episode, Emma shares her story of breaking onto the U.S. scene, her fierce battle…

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Double Your Profits; Create a Well-Oiled Machine with Cary Prejean 23:40

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Sounds great. Sounds hard to achieve. But Cary Prejean offers simple explanations to complex issues every business faces. Cary starts with the numbers and shares how he breaks down all aspects of lower middle market businesses to find those hidden gems to increase profits. On this episode he gives a us a case study, tips, strategies, and insights. …

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Ep. 47 - Zoe Toland and Thomas Elfenbein - Plethora of results 1:15:05

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Lots has been happening on the track since you last heard from us here at the Back Straight! We go into all the results from France, Tullamore, Eugene Diamond League, Irish Milers Crusaders, Ards Half-marathon and the group selected to represent Ireland in Bergen, Norway! Part 2 of the episode (42 mins) we get chatting to the new Aussies in town, Z…

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Episode 350 David Eller: "The Blueprint for Building a Winning Team" 1:17:24

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In this episode, we sit down with David Eller, owner of Phoenix Racing Honda—to explore what it really takes to build a successful professional race team. From recruiting top-tier riders to creating a team culture that drives performance, David shares the strategy, vision, and leadership behind one of the most respected programs in motorsports. Whe…

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Myth or Fact on Business Acquisition Loans with Lisa Forrest of Live Oak Bank 32:57

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Lisa Forrest, a regular guest of ours given how often the SBA changes their rules, joins John for a fun episode. We cover over 30 items on business acquisition loans (emphasis on SBA loans) with Lisa answering "Myth or Fact" for each one When there are nuances, she goes into detail. Some of the 30+ are: All seller notes have a standby period The bu…

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Who is Andrew Thompson? Bonus episode on the Back Straight 29:35

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Andrew Thompson? Who is he? How is he running 1.46 in his second year competing in the event? What is his link to Northern Ireland and what led him to signing with North Belfast Harriers? The man from Carrickfergus shares it all in this bonus episode. We hope you enjoy it! Contact us here: Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast Email: thebackstraightpo…

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Episode 349 Beau Baron: "Life Through the Eyes of a Champion" 1:17:45

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For nearly two decades, Beau Baron has dominated the ATV racing world with an equally impressive motorcycle career running alongside it. Known for innovation, adaptability, and relentless drive, Beau has long been the guy pulling performance secrets out of a proverbial hat. But this time, the conversation takes a different turn. In this episode, we…

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Learn From Others' Mistakes 8:23

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I like to find lessons in the news and this episode has three of them. A major organization beset by financial mismanagement. A government agency that didn't keep up on cap ex and now is in trouble. Attracting and retaining good people (in manufacturing where there's a huge shortage of workers. Please enjoy and pass it on to others. John Martinka J…

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Ep. 46 - Faith Kipyegon's craic at the 4-minute mile ft. Rebekah Osborne 1:23:31

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*PRE-ORDER YOUR BACK STRAIGHT MERCH NOW - Link in bio on Instagram!* Big interview this week Back Straight gang! We have the brilliant Rebekah Osborne in the house to chat about how Faith Kipyegon is going to take down the legendary 4-minute mile barrier! Plenty of great insights for every runner out there on how to get the most from your races and…

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Episode 348 James Dekoker: "Breaking Barriers at the Nevada 1000" 43:14

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History is in the making as the American Trike Team gears up for the Nevada 1000—a grueling 908-mile desert race across the harsh terrain of Nevada, all in a single day and on three wheels. This record-setting attempt will be the longest one-day desert race ever for a 3-wheeler or 4-wheeler in the U.S. Featuring Luke Peterson, Donnie Pulliam, Mike …

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Episode 347 Taygun Bratcher: "From the Desert to the Podium" 58:02

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She may have come out of nowhere, but she’s making her presence known. Raised in New Mexico, the youngest of three siblings, this determined rider grew up chasing her older brothers through every outdoor adventure—from hunting to trail riding. By the age of 8, she was already lining up on the starting gate. Now, at just 16 years old, she’s making w…

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Monica Duggal and John Discuss how She Scaled and Exited Her Business 24:00

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Monica Duggal is an entrepreneur who learned many lessons when she at first couldn't sell her business. One lesson was, get the business ready to sell from day one. She stepped back and realized she had to: Get out of the day-to-day Put in systems Grow Achieving the above she was able to make a successful and lucrative exit. As part of it, she goes…

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Ep. 45 - BMC Belfast Preview ft. Mark Kirk - Local results 51:31

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It's a slightly shorter episode this week (we will explain later hopefully!) but we have a great guest and some good chat about some local performances! First off we recap recent results like the CS Lewis 5 Mile and some international performances before we are joined by Mark Kirk for a thorough BMC Belfast preview ahead of the meet this coming wee…

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Episode 346 Doug Henke: "The Year That Changed Everything" 1:07:44

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What starts as fun on four wheels with friends can sometimes turn into something far greater. In this episode, we dive into the story of a rider who went from weekend trail rides to the unexpected spotlight of factory-backed GNCC competition. He experimented with different machines until the Kawasaki KFX 700 changed everything—giving him the edge h…

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John Gallagher and The 7 D's of Leadership 27:09

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I love John's line, "Excellence Only Happens on Purpose." We discuss the above plus: How John coaches execs and owners for better performance via inspiration and encouragement Developing leaders, their team, and their processes Creating sustainable growth His 7-step problem solving process The 7 D's of success So good I sent it to a client (CEO) wi…

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Episode 345 Gavin Jenkins: "When Your Hobby Becomes More" 1:07:04

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What starts as a hobby sometimes becomes something much more. In this episode, we follow the journey of a young racer inspired by his older brother’s ATV passion. From trail rides to discovering local XC events, his path to competition began on a sport quad—chasing the thrill and unknowingly following the tracks of a future WXC pro. He began racing…

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John Martinka & Nick Anderson Monthly Discussion - June 2025 46:34

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Nick Anderson is the CEO of OneAccord and Nick and I have started a monthly podcast, alternating the hosting, plus alternating monthly articles for our blogs, websites, newsletters, etc. In this episode we discuss Nick's recent article, From Growth to Scale: Building Enterprise Value Beyond the Founder. We discuss the "common" principles a company …

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Ep. 44 - The Nick Griggs update - IFAM Brussels - Local bits and bobs 1:14:53

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Another jam-packed episode this week for number 44! We have got a tonne of great results from the Newells 5k and 10k, Newry Half Marathon and 10k as well as some brilliant performances on the track both near and far. In part 2 of the episode we are joined by Nick Griggs. Nick is a superstar runner and we are very lucky to have him on the pod as he …

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Episode 344 Hunter Miller: "The Millers Take Command: From ATVs to UTV Dominance" 1:25:14

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Hunter and Cody Miller got their start in ATV racing during the golden era right when Factory Can-Am was ready to invest in talent. What began with “glorified boxes on wheels” has since become one of the most respected UTV racing operations in the game. Hunter, the more media-facing brother, shares how he and Cody transformed their Can-Am team from…

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Doug Gray on Leadership and Using AI 32:08

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Doug Gray is a business psychologist who has used AI to springboard what he does to support leaders in family businesses. In this episode he discusses he's adapted the traditional 360 review for family businesses and their leaders plus what he does to aid succession. Fascinating discussion from someone truly devoted to improving leadership. John Ma…

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Episode 343 Jeremy Rice: "Racing on Empty: Just a Guy Giving It All" 1:03:20

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Trail riding with family and friends laid the foundation for Jeremy Rice’s GNCC career. Though he’s quick to downplay his status, that single-digit number plate tells the real story—Jeremy was among the elite. As a hardworking privateer, Jeremy put in as much effort off the track as on it, spending every dime just to make it to the next race. His g…

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90% of Businesses Don't Sell - Learn About the Ones That Do Sell 4:29

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Want to Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money®? This podcast discusses some of the features of those that create a good liquidity event compared to all the (advertised junk) companies that don't sell. Combine this short episode with the interview with Jeffrey Feldberg on his Deep Wealth Nine-Step Roadmap and Create a Large Exit for Your Small Busi…

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Ep. 43 - Belfast Marathon - Belfast Irish Milers Meet - Jack Gray from Flycarb 1:14:27

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Episode 43 of the Back Straight stays very local to Belfast with all the results from the Belfast City Marathon 2025 and the Belfast Irish Milers Meet (in association with Tripadvisor of course)! There were some brilliant performances in the home marathon and Eamonn Christie's Milers Meet never fails to bring the great weather and fast times. In pa…

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Episode 342 Olivia Joiner: "Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Wrenches and Grit" 1:02:58

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Olivia Joiner’s journey into the ATV world started like many others wrenching alongside her dad at a Honda dealership and helping out at the family’s rental shop. But Olivia didn’t just ride she learned to build, fix, and fine tune her own machines. A former Canadian local series racer, Olivia pivoted to the U.S. National scene when ATV racing decl…

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The Deep Wealth 9-Step Roadmap with Jeffrey Feldberg 48:33

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Entrepreneur Jeffrey Feldberg turned down a seven-figure offer for his business, created the Deep Wealth Roadmap, implemented it for his company, and two years later got a nine-figure liquidity event. Enough said. In this episode we discuss the basics of the Deep Wealth Roadmap and what it can do for other business owners. To reach Jeffrey, email s…

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Road to Belfast - Episode 10 - Race recaps and final thoughts 1:10:36

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Welp, it's the final episode of the Road to Belfast series! In the last episode of the series we get to hear from Gladys and Stephen on how they went in the race and all of the drama that unfolded on the day! Spoiler alert, they both went great and we reflect on this as well as the lead up to the race and what is to come next. Until the next road t…