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Success is a Choice

762 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratings

Host Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 7 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork.

The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars.
To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast

Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington.

Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.

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Episodes

2 MINUTE DRILL: Pearls

December 27, 2022 14:03 - 1 minute - 1.35 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the phrase "pearl of wisdom" and how pearls get made. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Failing Today

December 26, 2022 12:01 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that we'll all fail today in some way or another but it's how we respond to that failure that matters most.   The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board"...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | "Stadium Status"

December 24, 2022 22:21 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

We were joined on "The Talent & Strategy Show" by John Brubaker (author, business coach, speaker, and founder of CUCO apparel). Together with co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce, they'll address topics such as ... Garth Brooks stories Starting an apparel company Running an online radio station Finding success as an entrepreneur Achieving "Stadium Status" with your business The truth about online marketing and many "gurus" Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Girl on a Beach

December 21, 2022 18:02 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a little girl on a beach. He reminds us that we can all make a difference in some way. We might not be able to do everything, but we can do something. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox...

2x SEC Coach of the Year Bill Curry

December 20, 2022 13:01 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is a replay episode of one of our more popular guests. As much as Bill Curry is respected as a football coach, he is held in even higher regard as a man. He's a class act whose wisdom and thoughts are sought after by many people. You'll be entertained by his stories and impressed by his insights. Enjoy this episode from 2020. Original show notes are below... Bill Curry has been the head football coach at Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Georgia State. He was a 2x SEC Coach of the ...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Spreading Christmas Cheer

December 19, 2022 15:04 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler encourages us to spread Christmas cheer throughout the holiday season because others (and we) need it.  The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more t...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Little Things

December 16, 2022 12:19 - 1 minute - 698 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about some little things that might get you noticed a little bit more at work, on your team, by your family or friends.   The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It conta...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | David Marlow

December 15, 2022 21:45 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is David Marlow, athletic director at Mount Mansfield Union HS in Vermont. David is also the Vermont State Conference & Membership Coordinator, as well as the NIAAA LTI State Coordinator.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people arou...

2 MINUTE DRILL: What Really Matters in Life

December 14, 2022 12:01 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about Walt Bettinger (Charles Schwab CEO) and the time he failed a business course in college. This story teaches us some valuable lessons about how we treat others.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase yo...

Kristin Marcuccilli | President of STAR Financial Group

December 13, 2022 19:41 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Kristin Marcuccilli, the President of STAR Financial Group joined us on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Kristin and host Jamy Bechler talked about ... Playing high school football Working for Notre Dame football Hiring the right team members Leading team members from different departments Overseeing a company that has more than $3 billion in assets STAR Financial Group, Inc. is the parent company of STAR Financial Bank, an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of de...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | The Waterboy

December 12, 2022 12:01 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about the Adam Sandler movie "The Waterboy" and how we can find our own tackling fuel and motivation today.   The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as i...

Leadership Lessons from a Hall of Famer

December 10, 2022 15:34 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

We were joined by Jeff Bain (NAIA Hall of Fame member) on "The Talent & Strategy Show". Together with co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce, they addressed topics such as ... Delegating tasks Creative marketing Developing a brand The secret to hiring good talent Having a backup plan ("Plan B") Building something out of nothing Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, an...

My dad "Mr. Frank"

December 09, 2022 13:04 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

In today's episode, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about Mr. Frank, the recurring character in his fictional books, and the inspiration for that character.  - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year ...

Alabama Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe

December 08, 2022 21:08 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes from the past. Though this interview took place in 2020, but the insights are still relevant and beneficial today. We hope you enjoy this episode as you listen to it for the first time or as a refresher.  Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the leading experts in the area of sports psychology. The best of the best turn to him when they need help with performance and mindset. He is the founder of The MindSide and is a Licensed Clinical Psycholo...

2 MINUTE DRILL: right or left hand

December 07, 2022 13:53 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares an embarrassing story from when he was coaching college basketball and didn't communicate clearly enough.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's...

Michele Tafoya | Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster

December 06, 2022 20:21 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Michele Tafoya is a former American sportscaster winning four Emmy Awards. From 2011 to 2022, she was a reporter for NBC Sports, primarily as a sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. Today, she hosts the "Sideline Sanity" Podcast and makes television appearances on talk shows discussing the state of American politics and culture. Click here to see more about Michele In today’s episode, we discuss: Broadcasting big events Asking the right questions Her "Sideline Sanity" pod...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Success is a Choice

December 05, 2022 11:59 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares with us why he named his podcasting network, "Success is a Choice".  The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights ...

Hugh Freeze, College Football Coach (popular replay episode)

December 04, 2022 16:01 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

After another successful season, Hugh Freeze just left Liberty University to take the reigns of the Auburn Tigers football program. Coach Freeze is back in the SEC and so we thought we'd replay one of our more popular episodes since he has been in the news lately. Click here to read all about Coach Freeze being hired by Auburn.  The original show notes are below and please remember to visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get "The Coach's Bulletin Board". This paperback book is packe...

Developing a Winning Mindset | TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW

December 03, 2022 13:57 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

Vera Jo Bustos, a mental performance coach, joined us on "The Talent & Strategy Show". Together with co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce, they addressed topics such as ... Mental toughness Developing confidence Outcome vs. process goals Identifying your areas of improvement Understanding your sources of confidence Overcoming some challenges when it comes to mindset Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest expert...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Opinions vs. The Truth

December 02, 2022 11:55 - 1 minute - 698 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares his opinion about ... opinions.  The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit...

Carol Bruggeman | National Fastpitch Coaches Association

December 01, 2022 11:48 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

"Success is a Choice" podcast host Jamy Bechler talked with Carol Bruggeman, the Executive Director of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) about ... Team-building ideas How to grow the game Mistakes coaches make Qualities of a good coach Advice for younger coaches NFCA Educational Initiatives National Convention in San Antonio on Dec. 7-10 Carol Bruggeman was a long-time Division I coach at Michigan, Purdue, and Louisville. In fact, she was tasked with starting th...

2 MINUTE DRILL: the violin

November 30, 2022 11:55 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about a legendary story regarding the Italian violinist Niccolo Paganini. In life, we can’t control what happens to us but can definitely control our reactions. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of i...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Developing a Sales Force

November 29, 2022 12:01 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

The guests on this week's "Talent & Strategy" Show are Rob Held (BSN) and Rob Murphy (Affinity Recruiting). Together with co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce, they talk about ... Adjusting to the ever-changing market Solving people's problems with sales Overcoming challenges in sales Team aspects on a sales force Finding talented salespeople Developing a sales force Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest exper...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Abraham Lincoln

November 28, 2022 11:51 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us of Abraham Lincoln's struggles and encourages us to keep persevering so that we can do the great things we are meant to do.  The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's ...

Communication tips for your team and work

November 27, 2022 16:52 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Betsy Butterick, a communication specialist, was our guest on "The Talent & Strategy Show" on Friday, November 18th. She had some amazing tips for us when it comes to communicating more effectively. Some of the things she and host Jamy Bechler talked about were ... Correcting by delivering a negative sandwich Avoiding common communication mistakes Listening vs. Talking...which is better? Asking the right questions How to get what we want Should we "keep it real" Each week, the SU...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Learning from Mother Teresa

November 25, 2022 14:02 - 1 minute - 938 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a story about Mother Teresa and a young Friar who wanted to learn from her. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quot...

Son of Legendary Football Coach Talks Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry (Replay)

November 24, 2022 16:34 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

On Saturday, the greatest college football rivalry continues when #3 Michigan visits #2 Ohio State. In honor of the big game, we wanted to re-release an episode from 2017 that we did with Shemy Schembechler, the son of Hall of Fame Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler. He has a bunch of good stories to share, especially since he now lives in Columbus, Ohio. This was one of Jamy's first interviews but the insights and entertainment value still hold up today.  Enjoy! Original show notes are...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Only 1 Thankful Person

November 23, 2022 17:30 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story of Jesus healing 10 lepers and only 1 of them returned to thank Him.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin ...

former Duke coach talks mental health

November 22, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

With the holidays coming up and mental health issues being a serious topic, we wanted to re-release one of our more popular episodes from when former National Coach of the Year Joanne P. McCallie came on the show. Coach P successfully led the women's basketball programs at Duke, Michigan State, and Maine. If you haven't listened to this episode, you're in for a treat as she provides a lot of context and insights into the world of mental health. Original show notes are below ... Joanne P. ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Two Flat Tires

November 21, 2022 11:48 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler remembers the time his family returned from a Thanksgiving trip and had two flat tires. He reminds us that it is not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to in...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Nazi Concentration Camp

November 18, 2022 11:59 - 1 minute - 838 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts from the book “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl and how we all still have the freedom to choose our mindset. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Boar...

Jamy Bechler on Becoming an Adoptive Dad

November 17, 2022 17:33 - 52 minutes - 23.7 MB

Yesterday (November 16th) was Jaylen Bechler's 13th birthday. He is the son of Jamy & Tabitha Bechler. The Bechler's adopted Jamy at birth when they were living in the Chattanooga area back in 2009. You might find Jamy's story of adopting Jaylen very interesting. This interview is from 2018 and it was the first-ever time Jamy had discussed the adoption publicly. He is transparent and honest about some things. You may find yourself shaking your head in disbelief but then understanding his tho...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Daily Commute

November 16, 2022 11:55 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about how you can handle your commute to and from work. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000+ in...

former TOPGUN Commanding Officer shares insights on the movie and real-life training

November 15, 2022 11:57 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. Jamy Bechler interviewed former TOPGUN Commanding Officer Andy "Grand" Mariner. Jamy would later spend a good deal of time visiting with Grand doing research for "The Captain", which was Jamy's fourth book. We hope that you enjoy listening to this interview, whether it's your first or second time. Show notes are below ... Captain Andy "Grand" Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Co...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Is it good enough?

November 14, 2022 12:17 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler asks the question is good enough really good enough? The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those ...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Productivity

November 12, 2022 17:34 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

This week's guest on the "Talent & Strategy Show" is productivity expert Mandy Green. Together with co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Ruston Pierce, they'll be talking about ...    How to be more productive in life  Being efficient and effective  What you need to eliminate  Apps, tools, or resources  Email inboxes  To-do lists   Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Our Opinion

November 11, 2022 13:25 - 1 minute - 698 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us that we are entitled to our opinion, but we don't have to have an opinion on everything. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, t...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Leader Development

November 10, 2022 13:49 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

This week's guests on "The Talent & Strategy Show" are Alan Lowe and Ruston Pierce. Together, with host Jamy Bechler, they'll be talking about ... ✅ Creating systems and processes to grow your business ✅ Practical approaches to business ✅ Leadership development ✅ Executive coaching ✅ Talent selection ✅ Setting goals Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Integrity Matters

November 09, 2022 14:12 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a friend of his who choose to do what was right even though it would cost him a political race.   The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out J...

LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | John Gray

November 08, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is John Gray, athletic director at Kankakee Valley HS in Indiana.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - -  John Gray has been the athletic director at Kankak...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Momentum

November 07, 2022 11:55 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us of Sir Isaac Newton's law of motion in which an object will remain at rest until it's acted upon by an outside force. We can be that outside force and create our own momentum today. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then y...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Winning with People

November 04, 2022 11:59 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some John Maxwell quotes and says the development of people should be our top priority. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, though...

former CIA Officer Mark Polymeropoulos

November 03, 2022 10:42 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes when we talked with a former CIA officer about the differences between real-life and what we see in the movies when it comes to the CIA. This was an entertaining and insightful conversation. SHOW NOTES: Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before retiring in June 2019.  His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, and CounterTerr...

2 MINUTE DRILL: My Coach Wooden Project

November 02, 2022 14:58 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about his senior research project about legendary basketball coach John Wooden. He shares one particular story about a coach (Dan Peters) he met along the way and the major lesson we can all learn on how to treat others. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyo...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Fundraising

November 01, 2022 15:48 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

The Talent & Strategy Show | Episode 4 - Successful Fundraising This week's guests are Scott Garvis, Ruston Pierce, and Tyler Whitcomb. Together, with host Jamy Bechler, they talked about these elements of successful fundraising: ✅ Fundraising for any size project ✅ Having a shoestring budget ✅ Working with booster clubs ✅ Planning the next project ✅ How to ask for money ✅ Capital campaigns Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jam...

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | feeding the wolf

October 31, 2022 10:45 - 1 minute - 703 KB

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares an old Cherokee story about the good wolf and bad wolf. He asks us which wolf we'll feed. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.  - - - -  If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,0...

WEEKEND WISDOM | Crab mentality

October 28, 2022 13:04 - 1 minute - 698 KB

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some information about crabs and warns us against having a crab mentality so that we can be good teammates. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - -  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands...

Jeff Hoffman | Priceline.com

October 27, 2022 17:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This episode with Jeff Hoffman is one of our most popular episodes. He is interesting and insightful. If you listened to this episode when it was first released, it might be valuable to listen to it again. If this is your first time, then you're in for a real treat. Enjoy the episode! SHOW NOTES ... Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, producer of a Grammy Award-winning jazz album, ...

2 MINUTE DRILL: Running, Yuck!

October 26, 2022 10:51 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares his story of running in high school and how it made him make the decision to get busy quitting or persevering.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out J...

TALENT & STRATEGY SHOW | Strategic Planning

October 25, 2022 10:55 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

The Talent & Strategy Show | Episode 3 - Strategic Planning "If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first four hours sharpening my axe." (Abraham Lincoln) This week's guests include RUSTON PIERCE (President; Affinity Recruiting & Consulting) and BRIAN MORRIS (Chief Business Officer; Mammoth Sports). Topics they covered with host Jamy Bechler include... ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Fundraising/Capital campaigns ✅ Project management ✅ Turf fields ✅ Naming rights Each week, the SUC...

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Lauren Johnson
2 Episodes
Bob Burg
1 Episode
Brad Lea
1 Episode
Brian Levenson
1 Episode
Ken Coleman
1 Episode
Lolly Daskal
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