The Fuel Your Legacy Show

Episode 323: Starting a business with Christopher Volk part 1

Links: thevalueequation.com Summary Sam introduces Christopher as a successful business leader who has built three companies and remained married for 43 years. Christopher explains that starting a business involves identifying the customer and product/service, then organizing the business around that solution. He talks about wanting to inspire others to start businesses and make a difference for more people. Key Points • Sam explains the focus of his podcast and what he wants to learn from ...

Episode 322: Faith and Business with Mauri Rene

Links: [email protected] Summary Mauri shared her story of maintaining faith through hardships and writing a book about integrating faith into business. She discussed her passion for helping business owners lead people to Jesus and starting a servant leader group. Sam emphasized the importance of faith in business and learning from unexpected results, while also reflecting on giving recognition to others. Key Points • Mauri talks about the importance of serving in their group (4:40) • Sa...

Episode 321: Do what makes you happy with Avery Mason

Summary Avery Mason, a comedian, actor, and retired Power Ranger, shares his story of growing up in Brooklyn and making important decisions about drugs and self-acceptance. He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and pursuing what makes you happy, as he did when he quit a job to pursue his passions. Sam poses thought-provoking questions for listeners to consider about their own paths and aspirations. Key Points • Sam introduces Avery as a guest on his podcast and briefly me...

Episode 320: Whats a better way? with David Sauers

Links: royalrestrooms.com Summary David Sours, co-founder of Royal Restrooms, discusses his upbringing, work experience, and how he came up with the idea for the business. They were able to capture the market in Savannah and expand to other areas, including providing trailers for events like the US Open and Summer Phoenix's wedding. Hurricane Katrina was a turning point for the business, as they provided trailers for relief efforts and gained national attention. Key Points • The premise of ...

Episode 319: Optimize your life with Justin Tidd

Links: justintidd.com Summary Sam and Justin discussed the importance of asking meaningful questions to create a lasting legacy. Justin shared his journey of prioritizing health and transforming his life, emphasizing reframing losses as wins through learning. Sam highlighted the significance of beliefs on actions and outcomes, and the importance of setting a positive example to leave a legacy and become a leader. Key Points • Sam explains the format of the conversation and the goal of highl...

Episode 318: Questioning traditional beliefs in a modern society with Lizzie Ens

Links: lizzieens_wellness on instagram, tiktok, and youtube Summary Sam and Lizzie discussed her e-commerce company, Miss Commando, and Lizzie's background growing up in an Amish community. Lizzie emphasized the importance of critical thinking and questioning traditional beliefs in modern society. She also highlighted the need to consider whether your current job or income aligns with your desired life and legacy. Key Points • Sam explains the format of his podcast and the focus on asking s...

Episode 317: Play a bigger game with Markus Kaulius

Links: playabiggergame.com Summary Sam and Markus discuss the importance of dreaming big and finding someone who can help you play a bigger game. They also emphasize the need to surround oneself with like-minded individuals who are also looking to change their legacy. The conversation shifts to being intentional with your actions and focusing on daily actions rather than outcomes. Key Points • Sam explains his goal of elevating the questions people ask themselves and asks Markus about the q...

Episode 316: The value of you with Tyler Gray

Links: [email protected] Summary Tyler shares his story of overcoming addiction and starting successful sober living houses for people in recovery. He emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself and mental health in the recovery process. Sam suggests partnering with Tyler's houses to provide financial education and help homeless individuals. Key Points • Sam explains the focus of his podcast, Fuel Your Legacy, and asks Tyler to share his story (1:10) • Tyler shares his story, including...

Episode 315: managing mental health with Dan Dukeman

Summary Daniel, a retired firefighter and PTSD survivor, found success in real estate and mental health advocacy after seeking therapy and undergoing ketamine treatment. He emphasizes the importance of personal outlets and identifying what brings joy in life, while managing one's own thoughts and motivations. Suicide can be an indicator that something needs to change, and taking the next logical step towards progress is crucial. Key Points • Sam introduces Daniel as a retired firefighter, re...

Episode 314: The power of vision with Ken Rusk

Links: kenrusk.com Summary Ken Rusk shares his experience of starting his own company and emphasizes the importance of having a personalized vision board and proactive living. He also believes that blue collar work allows for more control over one's life and that defining one's own comfort, peace, and freedom levels is crucial. Samuel Knickerbocker highlights the importance of combining coaching and mentorship skills with a product to be successful in business and defining success for onese...

Episode 313: Positive psychology in entrepreneurship with Aaron Marcum

Links: entrethrive.com Summary Aaron Marcum, a guest specializing in positive psychology, discusses the importance of agency and mindset in entrepreneurship and well-being. He outlines the eight laws in his book, including the cornerstone law of ultra-clarity and the importance of defining guiding truths. He also introduces the concept of "entragrit" and the five levels of pursuing something with grit. Samuel and Aaron discuss the importance of grit and passion in pursuing work, as well as m...

Episode 312: Year end review of 2023

Episode 311: Mickie Kennedy part 2

links: ereleases.com Summary Sam and Mickie discussed the importance of finding a unique selling proposition (USP) in business and how to strengthen and expand it. Mickie shared examples of companies that successfully positioned themselves as David against Goliath to get media coverage. They also talked about the benefits of getting PR and earned media articles written about a company, including building credibility and authority in the marketplace. Key Points • Sam wants to continue their ...

Episode 310: Systematizing businesses with Michael Frew

Links: Michaelfrew.com Summary Michael Frew encourages people to use their skills to purchase an already working business rather than building one from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of systematizing businesses to free up time for new opportunities and constantly looking for ways to improve and optimize workflows. Samuel Knickerbocker recommends using Michael's free resources before seeking mentorship and mentions Michael's role in running a portfolio investment company as a potential...

Episode 309: Maximizing your influence with Mickie Kennedy

Links: erleases.com erleases.com/plan Summary Mickie Kennedy, founder of Erleases, shares his expertise in using press releases to increase visibility and credibility for small businesses. He emphasizes the importance of telling an intriguing story with human interest elements, using data and numbers, and approaching small trade associations for surveys. Mickie also offers a free video masterclass on winning press release strategies. Key Points • Samuel introduces Mickey Kennedy, founder a...

Episode 308: All about the customer with LeSean Smith

Links: [email protected] twitter:LeSean Summary The podcast targets entrepreneurs and the first part will be a mini keynote for the guest to introduce themselves. LaSean explains the four buckets of customer development and his four pillars of customer-focused business. They discuss the importance of customer discovery, experimentation, and being comfortable with discomfort to achieve growth. LaSean Smith, Samuel Knickerbocker, entrepreneurs, customer development, pillars, customer-focused busi...

Episode 307: The ins and outs of giving with Bill Schuffenhauer

Links: theolympianspeaks.com Summary Samuel and Bill discuss the legalities of a business donating to a nonprofit and recommend being transparent about fundraising goals and progress towards them. They also discuss using podcasting to drive sales through storytelling, tying in the story of the founder's son having cancer to increase sales potential and donating a portion of proceeds to cancer-related causes. Bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration, having a why, and executing at the ...

Episode 306: Family and work life balance with Chris Rodack

Links: risingfather.com Summary Chris Rodack, founder of Rising Father, discussed his coaching business for men and the importance of understanding each child's individual needs and controlling one's own emotions in parenting. He emphasized the need for discipline and organization to be mentally present during family time and described the four pillars of his program: fitness, tribe, perspective, and preparation. Samuel, host of the Fuel Your Legacy podcast, introduced Chris as a guest and p...

Episode 305: The Family Business with Kathryn Albarado

Links: kathrynalbarado.com Summary During the podcast interview, Kathryn discussed her experience with family businesses and the importance of having a supportive spouse in business. She also emphasized the importance of creating boundaries within extended family and continuous growth and learning. Samuel and Kathryn discussed the importance of asking the right questions, having transitional documents in place, and committing to a path even during difficult times. Kathryn Albarado, Family b...

Episode 304: Fail as fast and as often as possible with Nick Hutchison

Links: Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c9dE0ln Learn more about Nick: www.nickhutch.com Learn more about BookThinkers: www.bookthinkers.com Personalized Book recommendation: DM Nick at www.instagram.com/bookthinkers Summary Samuel and Nick discuss the importance of having a side hustle and recognizing transferable skills. They also talk about the value of reading and implementing books to accelerate learning and wisdom. Nick plans to implement lead generation strategies for BookT...

Episode 303: "Gratitudology" with Jamie Hess

Links: thebigaskmethod.com Summary Samuel is working on evolving his podcast to be on a Roku TV channel and is live streaming the first half on Facebook for audience engagement. Jamie Hess talks about her trademarked concept of "Gratitudology" and emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk and affirmations for building confidence and achieving goals, as well as being vulnerable and asking for help when needed. She also encourages people to replace addictive behaviors with positive activ...

Episode 302: Purpose in life and leadership with Kyle McDowell

Links: Kylemcdowinc.com Summary Samuel changed the focus of his podcast to helping people ask the right questions to change their lives for the better and will start live streaming the first half of his podcasts on Facebook to expand the audience. Kyle emphasizes the importance of creating an environment free of fear and apathy, where people can be their true authentic selves and disagree diplomatically, and recognizing and rewarding team members individually based on their preferences. He a...

Episode 301: If everything is possible, what do I want? with Jana Bartlett Alonso

Links: Website: https://theschoolofintegrativehealing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janabartlettalonso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360284332292388 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janabartlettalonso/ Summary Samuel and Jana discuss the importance of asking oneself the right questions, changing beliefs, and taking consistent actions to achieve long-term goals. Jana shares her personal experience with integrative healing and building her business through consistent,...

Episode 300: Unleash Full Leadership Potential with Andy Hite

Links: Website: https://www.andyhitecoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hite/ Andy Hite is a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Regardless of the setting—be it in front of an audience, within an intimate boardroom, or during individual client sessions—Andy’s background in commercial theatre, as an actor and executive, len...

Episode 299: Franchise ownership with Patrick Elsner

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickelsnerfranchiseinsider/ www.FranInside.com Helping Corporate America Executives Become Franchise Owners 🔗 visit FranInside.com ☎️ 314-991-7978 👉 Your Franchise Consultant 💰 Featured on CBS Radio 🎙 20 Years Experience ✅ Top 1% In The Industry Nationwide!

Episode 298: Fitness bootcamp with Bryce Henson

Links: Website: http://www.realbrycehenson.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrycehenson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realbrycehenson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realbrycehenson / https://www.instagram.com https://www.tiktok.com/@realbrycehenson/realbrycehenson/ Bryce Henson is CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Having over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 FBBC locations, his passion is spreadi...

Episode 297: Empowering Women Alliance with Rhonda Peoples

Links: [email protected] empoweringwomenalliance.com Rhonda Peoples has worn a lot of big hats without having gotten a big head about it. Ranging from flashy and stylish to gritty and functional, her emerging favorites include team leader, inspirational speaker, and innovative business developer. IN her coaching business, she leads women to discover and own their greatness, to recognize and break through their personal glass ceilings, and to claim and create 6 to 7 figure incomes.

Episode 296: Finding gaps in a new corporate marketplace with Raymond Rattey

Links: https://podcastconnection.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-rattey-756b911a5/ https://podcastconnection.org/getbookednow/ Raymond, a multi-talented individual, embraces the roles of an entrepreneur, musician, and co-founder of Podcast Connection. When the COVID pandemic led to the indefinite suspension of live music shows, Raymond faced the necessity to shift away from the music entertainment industry. Undeterred by his lack of prior experience and capital, he embarked on a bo...

Episode 295: How to: Execute the 4 Critical Decisions to Scale Up your Business with Herb Cogliano

Links: https://www.aspiregrowthadvisors.com/ https://twitter.com/hcogliano https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspire-growth-advisors/ https://www.facebook.com/AspireGrowthAdvisors/ Herb Cogliano leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform, described in Verne Harnish's award-winning book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-Scaling Up. As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business Course, he has lea...

Episode 294: Make more money with a good knowledge of the law with Lee Philips

Attorney Lee R. Phillips is a Counselor of the United States Supreme Court. He has three university degrees and has held licenses in real estate, mortgage brokering, securities, and life insurance, as well as being a registered investment advisor. Lee is nationally recognized in the fields of business structure, asset protection, financial planning and estate planning. He is the founder of LegaLees Corp., a company specializing in solving asset protection and tax problems for high net worth i...

Episode 293: Dreams of business ownership and financial independence with Teresa Nelson

Links: Website – https://envisionyourbiz.com/ Calendly – https://calendly.com/envisionyourbiz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EnvisionYourBusinessConsulting LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-nelson-32597322 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/envisionyourbiz/ • Originally from Wyoming and have an MBA from the University of Wyoming • Spent 20 years working in higher education alumni relations/development • Owned one of the top Home Helpers Home Care franchises for 13 years •...

Episode 292: Affecting change by helping one family at a time with Jared Briggs

Links: Instagram - @realjaredbriggs Living the Dad Life, Business owner since 23, live in a very small town, grew up on cattle ranch, basketball fan, now I play golf,

Episode 291: Servant Leadership with Jon Antonucci

Links: www.ServantMindedLeadership.com www.YouTube.com/@ServantMindedLeadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/servantmindedleadership/ Bio: With 20+ years of leadership experience, and over a dozen years of working to develop great leadership qualities in others, Jon is passionate about empowering dynamic leaders who are equipped to change the world! He believes that it is only through servant-leadership, rooted in love that leaders can leave a legacy that outlasts any business success. Jon ...

Episode 290: We are the they with Jimmy Rex

You can find Jimmy Rex on IG under mrjimmyrex website: wattmovement.com

Episode 289: Setup Your Small Business For Long-Term Success with Jonathan Fodera

Jonathan is the founder of Integrated Business Financing, a leading marketplace that supports businesses of all sizes. With 14 years of financing experience, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and lent over $500 million in funds. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur that invests in RE, Cryptocurrency and owns two gyms. A down-to-earth and bold optimist Jonathan wants to help businesses grow to their full potential.

Episode 288: How core beliefs shape your reality with Joseph James

Joseph James is a former U.S. Marine and Law Enforcement veteran, business owner, father, motivational speaker and life coach. Joseph has spoken in many venues across the nation and has helped thousands of people understand their purpose in life. After his wife’s battle of cancer, and the journey of pain his family went through, Joseph is now coaching people that have gone through life’s struggles, pain and trauma to help them not just find their purpose through pain but teach them to take th...

Episode 287: The process to becoming your optimal self with Jeremy Herider

Jeremy Herider is a three-sport professional athlete, productivity coach to several Fortune 500 companies, life coach, founder of Optimal Self Coaching, and host of the Optimal Self Podcast. He can be found on most social media platforms.

Episode 286: How to succeed while remaining true to your unique qualities with Charity Brown

Links: https://nowanswergroup.com/about-the-founder/ https://www.charitybrown.biz/ https://instagram.com/charitybrownbiz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://youtube.com/@CharityBrownNOW Bio: Clarity with Charity was founded by Charity Brown, a dynamic business coach with more than 20 years of experience in accounting finance and entrepreneurship. After decades of successful experience, she’s determined to help your business succeed. Experience has shown her that success happens from the inside o...

Episode 285: How To Transform Obstacles into Cash Flowing Opportunities with Darrin Jacklin

For over 25 years, I have travelled 4 continents and personally trained and developed over 1 million people in 50 countries including 157 Fortune 500 Companies. I have rang the closing bell at Nasdaq 3 times. I've helped to take a company from start up to Multi-Billions with over 87,000+people in 24 countries 5 continents. I've committed $100 Million over the next decade towards Global Philanthropy Projects through my Family Foundation. I sit on multiple paid Boards of public & private compan...

Episode 284: Research, Identify & Secure A Franchise Opportunity with Scott Milas

Scott Milas “Scotty” has been an entrepreneur dating back to his teen years, where he started small businesses mowing lawns, raking leaves and shoveling snow. In his early twenties, he began a career with a major news organization as a cameraman for the White House Press Corp. Several years later, Scotty could not ignore the calling of his entrepreneurial spirit, and so left the news industry to pursue a career in business. After 35+ years of experience, Scott has been a significant contribut...

Episode 283: How to Grow, Scale, and Optimize your business with Preston Brown

Preston Brown is a speaker, entrepreneur and multiple 8 figure business owner specializing in disruptive innovation & profitably scaling companies. He is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company in college and was soon making more than his professors. He had a revelation, dropped out of college and has since then been busy creating profitable companies.Preston currently has 18 successful operation businesses with gross revenues of over $180 million. He is an expert in finance, busi...

Episode 282: Vibrant Health with the Right Tools with Heather Sunderland

Links: https://healthcoachingbyheather.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heathersunderland842/ https://www.youtube.com/@heathersunderland690/videos In December 2020 I was sick and tired of being sick. I had been ill for the last 25 years. I had been homebound for 10 years. I had asthma, digestive issues, and 22 years of undiagnosed Lyme and Bartonella and then discovered a lifetime of mold exposure, CIRS, graves disease, SIBO, and the list goes on. I was down to 10 foods I could eat and stru...

Episode 281: Energy Healing with Dr Alison J Kay

For more than 25 years, Dr. Alison J Kay has practiced as a mind-body energy healer, founding the Vibrational UPgradeTM System, and working in yoga, meditation, chi gong, energy medicine, mind-body fitness, longevity, and holistic health with a specialization in the chakra system. Considered one of the leading experts in the fields of New Thought, subtle energy and energy medicine, and the human potential field. She has spoken and taught around the world and has written three books: the award...

Episode 280: How to grow the value of your business using your financials as a roadmap with Ryan Tansom

Links: Clarify your path towards a more valuable business by taking the Intentional Growth Financial Assessment: https://arkona.io/intentional-growth-financial-assessment Arkona: https://arkona.io/ Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategie...

Episode 279: Building systems so your business can run without you with Yaro Starak

Links: InboxDone.com yaro.blog Yaro is the co-founder of InboxDone.com, an email management company with a team of 45+ serving clients including restaurant owners, venture capitalists, accountants, doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, car retailers, online coaches and more.

Episode 278: From Socials into Sales with Keaton Nelson

Links: https://perpetualmotionmarketingco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thekeatonnelsonshow/ thekeatonnelsonshow.carrd.co Keaton Nelson is a man on a mission. That mission: to help brands turn their socials into sales. As the founder and CEO of Perpetual Motion Marketing, he leads his team in producing quality content and generating a hefty ROI on all the socials of his clients. But Keaton’s more than just a CEO: he’s also a top-notch podcaster! On “The Keaton Nelson Show,” Keaton and his g...

Episode 277: Unleash Growth – Avoid Costly Mistakes Even Smart People Make with Tim Redmond

Links: https://redmondgrowth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RedmondGrowth https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtimredmond/ https://www.instagram.com/redmondgrowth/ https://twitter.com/TimRedmond https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachTimRedmond For over 35 years, Tim Redmond has been growing highly successful businesses including his work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, growing a software company from 2 to 400 employees then selling it to Intuit, Inc. and helping over thousands of business owners gain ti...

Episode 276: Challenging Core Beliefs with Travis Brady

links: coachtravisbrady.com

Episode 275: Legacy Planning for non profit organizations with Kristoffer Doura

Links: Zoe_the_legend IG Kris Doura FB

Episode 274: Entrepreneurship with ADHD and dyslexia with Aaron LeBauer

Links: Website: www.AaronLeBauer.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/aaronlebauer Facebook: https://facebook.com/aaronlebauer Twitter: @aaronlebauer Instagram: @aaronlebauer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aaronlebauer Dr. Aaron LeBauer is the host of The CashPT Lunch Hour Podcast, author of The CashPT Blueprint, International Speaker, and has helped thousands of passionate physical therapists scale their time, income and impact without relying on insurance. He is a Doctor ...