Why NOT Me
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsBusiness owners, leaders, and entrepeneurs, turning trials into triumphs, seeking and embracing success. Balancing business, family, faith, health/fitness, and, aligning with values, purpose, and vision. To promote healthy leaders leading healthy organizations.
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Balancing Acts: Family, Business, Passion
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBEver wondered how some people seem to have it all? Family, business, passion? In episode 109 of "Why NOT Me?" I, your host Todd, sit down with the unstoppable Tom Simmons, who juggles three businesses, a loving family, and still finds time to invest in himself and others. How does Tom balance being a dad, husband, and entrepreneur without dropping the ball? What's his secret to rising from the ashes of bankruptcy to thriving in business and life? And what would he do with the last ...
Roofing the Way to Success
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBEver wondered how to pivot your career path and dive headfirst into entrepreneurship? In Episode 108 of "Why NOT Me?", I, your host Coach Todd, sit down with the unstoppable Alex Boerma, co-founder of Next Door Exteriors. Alex shares his extraordinary leap from the car dealership world to conquering the roofing industry during a pandemic! Want to know the secret sauce to sales that's all about listening, not telling? Or how about saving big bucks on home expenses through savvy roof...
From Crash to Cash: Brian's $1K/Day Comeback
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBHello, Hello! It's your go-to podcast host, Todd Halls, and you're tuning into episode 107 of "Why NOT Me?" Ever wonder how to turn rock bottom into a rock-solid foundation for success? Join me as I chat with the unstoppable Brian Crews-Bailey, a man who transformed adversity into opportunity by launching his own booming business, Florida Premier Property Maintenance. From a life-altering car crash to juggling fatherhood and entrepreneurship, Brian's story is nothing short of inspi...
Embracing Challenges: Wes Keim's Triumph
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBAre you ready to turn your challenges into your biggest opportunities? Ever wondered, "Why NOT Me?" when it comes to success? Tune in to this game-changing episode of "Why NOT Me?" where your favorite host, Coach Todd Halls, dives deep into the power of a positive mindset with the incredible Wes Keim, entrepreneur extraordinaire and visionary business owner. In Episode __, Wes, a husband and savvy business mind, shares his inspiring journey from rebranding his company to scaling ne...
Trials to Triumphs: Solar Success Story
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBEver wondered how to turn life's trials into your very own triumphs? Or what it takes to embrace the success you've been shying away from? Tune in to episode 105 of "Why NOT Me?" where I, your host Todd Halls, sit down with the tenacious William Beliles, a third-generation home improvement maestro turned solar industry pioneer. William's not just a savvy entrepreneur; he's a dedicated husband and father of four, juggling the demands of a thriving business with the joys of family li...
Forge Ahead to Entrepreneurial Greatness
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBHey there, go-getters! Have you ever wondered what it takes to leap from the safety net of a corporate job into the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship? Or how to juggle being a business owner, a devoted dad, and an athlete? Well, you're in for a treat with episode 104 of "Why NOT Me?"! I'm your host, Coach Todd Halls, and this time I'm joined by the incomparable Travis Stoetzel—founder of The Forged Athlete Gym and the life-changing Forge Father movement. Travis dives deep into...
Rooftop Triumph: Susanna's Rise from Cult to CEO
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 48 MBHey dreamers and doers! Ever wondered, "Why NOT Me?" when facing life's challenges? In episode 103 of "Why NOT Me," I, your host Todd Halls, sit down with the indomitable Susanna Massey. She's a roofer, entrepreneur, and a warrior who turned her life from cult captivity to a beacon of hope and success! Susanna's story is nothing short of a Hollywood script, from teaching herself to read with "Hooked on Phonics" to founding the transformative Latinos in Roofing Association. Join us ...
Turning Hurdles into Triumphs
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBHey there, go-getters! Ever wondered how to flip life's hurdles into stepping stones for success? Well, wonder no more! In this episode of "Why NOT Me?" your host, Coach Todd Halls, dives deep into the art of transforming challenges into golden opportunities. Joining me is my childhood friend turned irrigation kingpin, Chris Vasecka, President of Irrigation Management, entrepreneur extraordinaire, devoted husband, and proud dad. Chris spills the beans on his leap from the golf gre...
Leap Into Your Success Story
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBHey there, dreamers and doers! Are you sitting on the edge of a big decision, teetering between comfort and the call of the unknown? Ever whispered to yourself, "Why NOT Me?" when eyeing the summit of success? Well, you're in for a treat because episode 101 of "Why NOT Me?" is all about transforming those challenges into your golden ticket to growth! Join me, your host Todd Halls, as I chat with the remarkable Bryan Whitehurst—CEO, entrepreneur extraordinaire, and a man who's no st...
Cultivating Positivity: A Success Journey of Grit, Faith and Balance
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBWelcome to the landmark Episode 100 of "Why NOT Me"! Ever wondered how it feels to juggle the roles of a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated father of six? Can we truly find a balance between professional triumph and personal fulfillment? Join our host, Todd, as he engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Gardner, a man who has transformed life's challenges into stepping stones. From his humble beginnings in corrections to establishing his own sign business, Paul's journ...
From Military to Heavy Construction: Navigating Entrepreneurial Adversities
January 14, 2024 02:00 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBWelcome to episode 99 of 'Why NOT Me?'! Ever wondered what it takes to transition from military life to the heavy construction industry? Or how to navigate the rough waters of your first year in business? Join your host Todd as he dives deep into these topics with Kelly Killingsworth, a seasoned entrepreneur who's been through it all. Kelly shares his incredible journey from being an operator in the local union to becoming a licensed contractor and eventually owning his own busines...
What should you say yes to today?
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MBA calling to adopt. Joy and grief. Once your eyes have been opened you can't pretend you don't see it. A non-profit for even greater impact. Through it all, God.
Finding the Miracles in the Ordinary
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBTrauma Surgeon. Move across the country. Water polo. Saved (the book). Leadership like you're on a team. From faith to becoming a follower.
One Million Mentors
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MBPrayer. Mentoring, coaching, consulting. A calling to mentor. A season of waiting. The ripple effect of just one. The power of real human connection.
Super Natural Thinking
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 92.6 MBImpact. From labor to leadership. Risk is in the name. Take action quickly. What and who you allow in matters. Plenty of Coaches to Coaching Done Better. And through it all, Super Natural Thinking.
Life is a journey. Enjoy it.
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 79.3 MBLockdown. Working from home. A cross-country move. Better together. It's about relationships. Family first.
Lyme Disease. Mold illness. Low Libido. It's not in your mind.
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBLyme Disease. Mold illness. Low Libido. It's not in your mind. A discussion on important health and wellness issues.
Healing for growth. Healing for success. Healing for a life well lived.
November 23, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 87 MBSelf mastery is a journey not a destination. Healing takes place on multiple planes. Emotional. Physical. Energetic. Spiritual. Everyone can experience growth through healing.
Discipline learned at age 11 is still serving at age 60.
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 88.2 MBStuttering as a child prompted his parents to get him in martial arts. A job at Burger King taught key lessons for life. A career as a law officer helped him be a better banker. Taking the bank from $500 million to over $1 billion brought all those learned skills into play. It all adds up to a "refirement" as a coach, consultant and mentor.
A founder’s journey.
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 78.4 MBHas never filled out a job application. Founded a tech company while still in college. Struggled, learned, grew. Rented a castle, flew his team in from around the world and celebrated 10 years of business success.
He received a death sentence and it wasn’t his time.
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBNear death. Unconscious for 6 weeks. The power of a loved one’s encouraging words. Living life on purpose.
The culture of your company is like the base line of a song.
October 28, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBFrom jazz musician to leadership and workplace productivity expert, Gerald shares a treasure of wisdom and experience.
Have the courage to create the life you want.
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 73.8 MBLori pioneered becoming a self-employed, work from home mom at the very beginning of the Internet age. She then intentionally created the life she desired.
Design Your Life with Joel Gandara
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 79.4 MBJoel shares about empowering people to make decisions and allowing them to grow and reach greater potential.
Chaos isn't to be avoided; it is to be mastered.
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBRunning a Biblical based company is our responsibility. Gary is an expert on leadership and integrating your faith at work.
Community Matters! So Why Not Create One?
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBAdam is a husband and a father to 5 girls and he recognized the need for community so he founded Real Husbands Of Loudoun County a group of now more than 3,000 members.
The Road to Finding Your Calling
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBToday we visit with Liz Szporn and learn how loss was the alarm that started her journey to find her calling.
Elevate your parenting by getting a P.O.O.P.Y. mindset with Meagan Duncan
July 13, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBA truly enlightening conversation around parenting. Meagan really is the best!
Eric Ryan Jones
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBIn this visit with Eric Ryan Jones we cover leadership, his lifelong pursuit of coaching, and challenges facing most small business owners. Connect with Eric www.renovateleadership.com [email protected]
Thomas Rivera
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBThomas Rivera shares the amazing mission he has been given to help youth in South Florida develop life skills, work skills, and discover their purpose along the way. Connect with Thomas [email protected] (862) 596-0850 www.xceltoday.com
Steve Bendzak
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBLaunching and building an apparel brand and protecting it's culture through four acquisitions. Moving from Seattle WA to Bozeman MT. The importance of family. All are covered in this episode.
Keith Wasserstrom
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBKeith Wasserstrom shares his experience going from successful attorney and city councilman to prison, and the journey since.
Mark Scrimenti
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBFellow System & Soul coach Mark Scrimenti walks us along his path from call center lead to head of operations of $150m company to even greater impact as a System & Soul coach.
Jay "Sales Ninja" Lee
May 06, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBJay Lee aka Sales Ninja is BACK! We cover sales. Sales as leadership. Sales as serving. Jay walks us through his process. And the BIG news about Jay's upcoming 5 day challenge. Black Belt Ninja Sales Challenge on May 8-12 @12-2pm EST We help coaches sell more to give more without salesy, sleazy or making prospects sleeping with boring offers. We're running our first ever 5-Day Black Belt Ninja Sales Challenge on May 8-12 from 12-2pm EST. Prices are going up in 24 hours!...
Kenny Lange
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBFellow System & Soul Business coach Kenny Lange recently completed his very first Triathlon and shares some of the lessons learned and the carry over to life and business.
Ash Smith
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBA man on a mission to help young athletes take the next step, play at the next level, and ultimately get a great education. That is Ash Smith of Athletes Dream. Find him here www.athletesdreamonline.org Please have a listen.
Jay Lee
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBAmazing visit with an amazing man. Jay Lee share how growing up in an immigrant household in Canada prepped him for his journey from the corporate world of banking to a career in ministry, then on to high ticket closer, and now to sales coach and entrepreneur. This is definitely worth a listen! Find more of Jay here... FREE Black Belt Ninja Offer Creation Masterclass (Apr 13 @10am EST): YOU ARE INVITED!! So excited for the very 1st Black Belt Ninja Offer Creation Masterclass o...
Alberto Altamiranda
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBA wonderful conversation with a dad blessed with three children with special needs. Alberto models servant leadership.
Dawn Herbik
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBDawn Herbik shares her journey from raising a family to ministry and entrepreneurship as a life coach. https://journeywithpurpose.coachsolutions.cc/contact-me/
William Gammon
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MBIn this episode you get to learn from and connect with William Gammon. William brings more than 5 decades of experience as a champion in the finance and business arenas.
Bruce Weinstein
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MBBruce “the planman” Weinstein shares insights on planning, business ownership, and thinking outside the box.
Will Lofton
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 85 MBOn this episode with Will Lofton we talk coaching…you too can benefit. Have a listen.
Robyn Dillon
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBRobyn is passionate in coaching, speaking and writing to discover wellness and higher purpose in spite of adverse experiences.
Dianne McKim
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MBA wonderful conversation around coaching, faith, and growth.
Dr. Omar Reda
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBA wonderful conversation on dealing with trauma.
Shayna Rattler
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBShayna is on mission to empower others to experience a God shift that moves them into a greater destiny, expectancy, and possibility.
Dillon Pollard
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBImpact before income. Getting in the right room. Finding clarity on who you are and how you serve. https://www.instagram.com/Dillonpollard_/?fs=e&s=cl
Bill Hood
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBA lesson in vulnerability. A message of Hope.
Chris White
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MBAn amazing conversation with 6X start-up entrepreneur Chris White on entrepreneurship, resilience, and work life balance.
David Wood
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBCoach, entrepreneur, author, and artist, David Wood joins us to share his journey from corporate, to coaching at the highest level, to now writing and acting. You can find him and his book "Mouse in the Room" at www.mouseintheroom.com