In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway welcomes Chad Potts, a husband, father, pastor, pharmacist, and coach who’s guiding men toward lasting transformation through faith, discipline, and intentional living. Chad shares how, after achieving the “American dream” by 24; house, car, career, marriage; he still felt deeply empty. It wasn’t until he encountered Jesus in an intimate, daily relationship that things began to shift. That overflow eventually became a calling: helping other men connect to the source of their identity and influence through coaching, ministry, and honest conversations about what really matters.
Chad discusses creating authentic Christian culture among young adults and men by guiding them through spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction. He emphasizes that true transformation doesn’t come from rule-following but from a living relationship with Jesus; and that spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture reading are not about performance but connection. Chad’s daily rhythm of early morning quiet time, intentional family leadership, physical training, and scheduled soul care models a life of integrity, influence, and sustainable excellence for men trying to live out their faith in the real world.
Key Takeaways:
Spiritual Emptiness Can Follow Earthly Success: Having it all doesn’t mean you’re fulfilled; only Christ can satisfy the deeper hunger.
Disciplines Are Connectors, Not Checklists: Bible reading and prayer are meant to root us in relationship, not religious duty.
You’re Always Influencing: Your daily walk either attracts people to Christ; or repels them. Authenticity matters more than words.
Intentional Rhythms Build Excellence: Early mornings, spiritual habits, fitness, family presence, and soul care create long-term impact.
“You may be the only image of Christ people ever see; make sure what they see is real.” – Chad Potts
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In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Casey Ames, CEO of Taylor Jean Homes, a luxury home builder who’s weathered the highs and lows of the real estate market with resilience and clarity. From wholesaling over 100 homes a year to flipping and eventually building multimillion-dollar custom homes, Casey shares how his early wins taught him momentum; but his losses taught him wisdom. When $100 million in capital vanished overnight during a market crash, Casey was forced to pivot hard, embrace humility, and rebuild a more sustainable hybrid model focused on high-margin custom work. His story is a raw look into risk, scale, and the importance of contingency planning.
Casey unpacks the value of remaining teachable, building solution-oriented teams, and leading from a posture of faith and responsibility. His personal mission; building people’s lives by building homes; guides every business decision. Whether he’s designing a subdivision or mentoring his staff, Casey leads with vision and trust, empowering others to solve problems and take ownership. This episode is a masterclass in leading through crisis, building culture, and keeping your priorities straight: God first, family second, business third.
Key Takeaways:
Adaptability Over Ego: Sticking to a rigid plan in a shifting market can sink your business. Be willing to pivot with wisdom.
Build Leaders, Not Just Teams: Foster a culture where employees solve problems and grow in confidence. Faith Fuels Business: When your identity is rooted in Christ, business becomes a tool for expansion; not your source of worth.
Work Smarter, Not Just Harder: Personal excellence means doing high-leverage work and freeing up time for what matters most. Wisdom Is Earned in Loss: Failure isn't the end; it's often the soil where your best leadership fruit grows.
“God gives and God takes away. I lost $3 million, but gained the kind of wisdom no coach or book could ever teach.” - Casey Ames
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Carl Hultgren, a fitness coach with over 26 years of experience, who transitioned from a troubled youth of drugs and alcohol to a life-changing career in personal training. Based in Texas with two gyms and affiliates in California, Carl’s passion for preventative fitness stems from his own recovery, having been sober since age 16. After surviving challenges like the 2008 housing crash, he now helps clients transform their lives through fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching. Carl ties physical fitness to influence, noting that a disciplined, fit physique exudes confidence and respect, signaling a willingness to sacrifice comfort for success, which inspires others.
Carl emphasizes discipline over motivation, advocating for foundational habits like lifting weights three times a week, getting 10,000 steps daily, and eating single-ingredient foods like chicken or steak to avoid processed junk. His daily routine—prayer, gym at 4:30 AM, 250 grams of protein, and reading—drives his excellence, rooted in his faith, which was reignited in 2015 after a personal crisis. Progressive overload, consistently increasing workout intensity, fuels exponential growth, while his faith guides him to honor his body as God’s temple. Carl’s message: don’t quit, and do the work you’ll stick with to live better.
Key Takeaways:
Discipline Signals Influence: A fit, disciplined body projects confidence and sacrifice, earning respect and inspiring others.
Foundational Habits: Lift weights three times a week, get 10,000 steps daily, and eat single-ingredient foods to build a healthy body.
Progressive Overload: Gradually increase workout intensity to adapt and grow stronger, avoiding plateaus.
Faith and Fitness: Honor your body as God’s temple through consistent exercise and clean eating, driven by purpose.
Actionable Step: Lift weights three times this week, even light ones, to start building muscle and longevity.
“Discipline trumps motivation every day. Do the work you’ll never stop doing to be the man God intended.” - Carl Hultgren
In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Richard Rosner, known as "The Shark," a former probation officer turned international keynote speaker, podcaster, and business consultant. After a decade in probation, Richard took a leap, quitting his job, moving to Pittsburgh, and diving into staffing, recruiting, and coaching. Now, as the "Staffing Shark," he revamps businesses by fostering authentic leadership and human connection. Richard emphasizes that a healthy business thrives on open communication, team collaboration, and a vibrant work culture where leaders act as coaches, not untouchable bosses. He advocates for regular round tables, team-building beyond annual parties, and perks like half-day Fridays to boost morale and productivity.
Richard ties personal health to business success, starting his day with black coffee, a workout, and a mindset of living fully, which fuels his ability to inspire others. He shares his four core principles; struggles equal strategy, adapt equals achieve, challenges equal change, and giving equals growth; to drive exponential business growth through authenticity, social media marketing, and customer-focused service. By being real, engaging employees like a family, and prioritizing their well-being, businesses can create a loyal "fan base" of employees and customers, ensuring long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
Lead Like a Coach: Foster open communication and collaboration, treating employees as a team, not subordinates, to boost morale and productivity.
Build a Fan Base: Use authentic, people-focused marketing to create loyal employees and customers who keep coming back.
Health Fuels Success: Prioritize personal health; nutrition, exercise, and mindset; to enhance leadership and business performance.
Four Principles for Growth: Embrace struggles with strategy, adapt to achieve, change through challenges, and give generously to grow.
Actionable Step: Be authentic; share a genuine moment (like a photo or video with employees or customers) on social media to build connection and engagement.
“Be you, be different. Build your business by being real and making it about them, not you.” - Richard 'The Shark' Rosner
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In this raw and real episode of Business Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with ethical sales coach and mindset disruptor John. What starts off as a hilarious intro quickly dives deep into the gritty truths behind self-sabotage, the hidden cost of success, and the real reason many entrepreneurs stall out just when the breakthrough is near.John shares his wild ride through car sales hazing, MLM flops, and selling $21K pools, only to eventually build a thriving business that’s helping salespeople 9x their income and repair their relationships. But this isn’t just another rags-to-riches story. This is about what really keeps good men stuck: guilt, shame, and the lies we tell ourselves to avoid responsibility.You’ll hear how internal sabotage isn’t failure, it’s your soul crying out for alignment. John unpacks the eight dynamics of life, the trap of chasing status, and how true power starts with serving others (not yourself).5 Takeaways:Self-sabotage often comes from unaddressed guilt or avoidance of responsibility.Your mental and spiritual state directly affects your ability to make money.Confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s built by doing the hard thing anyway.Sales success is rooted in deep communication, not manipulation.True joy (and results) come when you stop thinking about yourself."You're only as alive as you're expanding, and self-sabotage is just your soul trying to stop you from hurting others."
In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Marwan Killu, a health and fitness coach specializing in helping men with fat loss, muscle building, and mindset improvement. A former "fat boy" who struggled with failed diets, Marwan found his passion by transforming his own health and then guiding family and friends to do the same, eventually turning it into a career. He defines a healthy body as one that allows you to enjoy food, socialize, and maintain a good physique without extreme restrictions. Marwan shares his past experiences with unsustainable fad diets, like the "Extreme Fat Loss Diet," and contrasts them with sustainable habits that prioritize balance over deprivation.
Marwan emphasizes that sustainable fat loss comes from building habits like eating protein-first meals with vegetables to stay full, reducing reliance on processed foods, and tracking calories initially to understand food’s impact. He advocates walking as an accessible, low-impact way to start physical activity, noting its mental health benefits in reducing stress and boredom-driven overeating. By avoiding restrictive "I can’t" mindsets, Marwan encourages men to focus on small, consistent changes that naturally lead to fat loss without feeling oppressive, fostering a lifestyle you can maintain long-term.
Key Takeaways:
Sustainable Health Over Fad Diets: Avoid extreme diets like 75 Hard; focus on habits you can maintain, like protein-first meals and walking.
Protein and Veggies First: Eat protein and vegetables to stay full, naturally reducing overeating without restrictive rules.
Track Calories Initially: Use apps to track calories for a few months to learn how food affects your body, then eat intuitively.
Walking for Body and Mind: Start with walking; park farther, take stairs, or schedule walks; to boost physical and mental health.
Actionable Step: Eat protein (like eggs or chicken) and vegetables with every meal to stay full and reduce processed food intake.
“Load up on protein and veggies first, and you’ll naturally eat less of the other stuff without feeling restricted.” - Marwan Killu
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Mark Tregilgas, known as "Tregs," a 45-year-old fitness coach from South Wales, UK, with nearly 18 years in the industry. As the owner of 30 Plus Men’s Fitness, Tregs shares his journey from a nightlife event promoter to finding his calling as a personal trainer after a pivotal 10k run. Inspired by his active parents, he transitioned into fitness at 27, coaching men both online and in-person to optimize their health and energy. Tregs emphasizes that physical fitness enhances confidence, energy, and presence, enabling men to influence others positively by "vibrating differently" and embracing life’s challenges without fear of judgment.
Tregs outlines a foundational approach to health, starting with sleep, hydration, and daily steps before layering in nutrition (high-protein, calorie-deficit diets) and training. He stresses consistency over quick fixes, warning against reliance on trends like weight loss injections without addressing mindset and environment. Drawing from Atomic Habits by James Clear, Tregs advocates for identity change through small, consistent wins, proving to yourself daily who you want to become. His non-negotiable habits; nighttime tea for sleep, 2-3 liters of water, and 15,000 steps; drive his personal excellence, and he encourages men to start these simple practices immediately for lasting impact.
Key Takeaways:
Fitness Fuels Influence: A healthy body boosts energy and confidence, enhancing how you show up and influence others in all areas of life.
Foundation First: Prioritize sleep, hydration, and daily steps as the base of a healthy lifestyle before adding nutrition and training.
Consistency Over Quick Fixes: Sustainable change comes from boring, consistent habits, not short-term challenges or extreme diets.
Identity Through Habits: Small daily wins shape your identity, proving to yourself you’re disciplined and capable of change.
Actionable Step: Start today by drinking 2-3 liters of water, aiming for 7,000-10,000 steps, and creating a nighttime routine for better sleep.
“The magic is in the journey; who you become through consistent habits, not just the end result.” - Mark Tregilgas
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes David Good, who shares his transformative journey through loss, grief, and social challenges to become a global connector of people. Diagnosed with Asperger’s last year, David reflects on overcoming severe bullying, a career-ending car accident, and treatment-resistant depression following family losses in 2010. Hitting rock bottom in 2011, he found resilience through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helped him rebuild his life and discover a purpose in connecting others. From founding West Michigan Geeks to launching 47 global meetup chapters during the COVID lockdown, David’s story culminated in being recognized as a Point of Light by the George H.W. Bush Points of Light organization.
David emphasizes building psychological resilience by identifying a “why” stronger than pain, using mindfulness and grounding techniques to manage intense emotions, and celebrating small wins to counter negative thinking. He shares his “Friend Magnet Instant Connection Formula,” which uses feel-good questions and active listening to build rapport quickly. For men struggling with isolation or social anxiety, David advocates starting small by attending local meetups, embracing discomfort, and listening actively to foster meaningful connections. His mission now focuses on teaching soft skills to IT workers, helping them communicate effectively and manage emotions to thrive in professional and personal settings.
Key Takeaways:
Resilience Through Purpose: Find a “why” bigger than your pain to push through adversity, using tools like ACT for mindfulness and IFS to address subconscious barriers.
Connection Over Isolation: Combat loneliness by attending small local events, starting with simple interactions, and using active listening to build relationships.
Friend Magnet Formula: Ask open-ended, feel-good questions and listen actively to create positive emotional associations and foster quick connections.
Celebrate Small Wins: Counter negative thinking by acknowledging every small victory, as supportive relationships are key to longevity and resilience.
Actionable Step: Join a local meetup or Facebook group event with 20 or fewer people, say hi to the organizer, and practice asking one feel-good question like, “What have you been doing for fun lately?”
“Your purpose will find you if you do the work. Celebrate every small win to combat negativity and build resilience.” - David Good
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Dr. Brett Davis, a chiropractor and health coach with nearly two decades of experience helping people overcome health challenges. Inspired by a chiropractor who helped him as a young man, Dr. Davis pursued a career in chiropractic and recently expanded into health coaching in the digital space, reaching clients worldwide. Living in Canada but originally from America, he reflects on how the COVID era heightened health consciousness and opened new avenues for online influence. Dr. Davis shares how physical fitness, particularly movement and breathing, is foundational to personal excellence and impactful leadership as a husband, father, and business owner.
Dr. Davis emphasizes that a healthy body enhances mental clarity and projects a positive vibe, influencing how others perceive and connect with you. He ties physical health to mental well-being, noting that poor posture or inflammation from bad habits (like excessive alcohol or negative media) can degrade mindset and interactions. By prioritizing movement, proper breathing, and habit stacking; combining simple health practices like sunlight exposure, grounding, and hydration; men can elevate their health and influence. He also explores how self-love and boundaries prevent depletion, allowing men to serve others more effectively by first caring for themselves, aligning with biblical principles of treating your body as a temple.
Key Takeaways:
Physical Health Fuels Influence: Movement and proper breathing enhance posture, mental clarity, and confidence, projecting a positive vibe that attracts others.
Mind-Body Connection: A healthy body reduces pain and inflammation, fostering positive thoughts and actions, while poor habits like negative media harm mental health.
Habit Stacking for Efficiency: Combine health practices; like morning sunlight, grounding, and hydration; to maximize benefits without overwhelming your routine.
Self-Love Enables Service: Prioritize self-care to avoid depletion, ensuring you have more to give to family and community, as your inner state reflects outward.
Actionable Step: Stack habits by setting up water and supplements by your toothbrush and walking barefoot outside in the morning for sunlight and grounding.
“The more things you do right, the better you get. Stack habits to upgrade your operating system for better output.” - Dr. Brett Davis
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What do you do when everything comes crashing down? When your dreams stall, your health fails, and you're left staring into the unknown? This week’s episode isn’t just another conversation—it’s a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring story of survival, grit, and unshakable faith.
Jacob Conrad, shares his extraordinary journey from event producer and music lover in Quincy, IL, to battling an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that nearly took his life. What began as a story of community-building and creativity through concerts and networking turned into a fight for survival—and a deeper look at what truly matters.
In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jacob walks us through:
His background in media and music, and how that shaped his mission to bring people together.
The events he helped produce in Quincy that sparked connection in a post-COVID world.
The shocking moment he was diagnosed with cancer—and the symptoms he ignored leading up to it.
The mental, emotional, and spiritual battle he faced in the hospital room.
How slowing down, finding inner peace, and holding onto faith became his true healing.
💡 5 TAKEAWAYS:
*“Busy” can become just as dangerous as burnout—don’t ignore your body’s warning signs.
Faith doesn’t just carry you through the fire—it gives you a reason to fight.
Community and human connection can literally save lives.
We all need something deeper than routine to fall back on in life’s storms.
True strength is found not in doing more, but in knowing when to rest.
🔥 QUOTE:
"I don’t know if I was ready to stop, but everything around me did. And that’s when I had to decide: Am I giving in—or am I going to fight?"
📝 CALL TO ACTION:
If this story moved you, share this episode with someone who’s in a hard place right now. Journal what you would hold on to if life stopped today. And don’t miss Part 2, where we go deeper into Jacob’s healing journey, family dynamics, and rediscovered purpose. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it.
In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Charles Sears, a seasoned entrepreneur and member of Global Influencers Ministries, who shares his journey from starting his first business at 20 to navigating entrepreneurship through military service, law enforcement, and tech. Having grown a marketing agency from $84,000 to over $420,000 in revenue, Charles discusses how faith-driven leadership and a culture of love and service can transform business. He emphasizes that a business reflects its leader’s growth, and success hinges on personal development, embracing pain as a lesson, and expanding reach through effective marketing.
Charles highlights the importance of building a positive business culture by treating employees and clients as neighbors, embodying Christian values like love, care, and concern. He shares lessons from setbacks, like taking on $200,000 in bad debt, and underscores the power of lifelong learning and prayer in overcoming challenges. For Charles, love in business means sacrificing personally to ensure others’ well-being, fostering a community where everyone thrives. His actionable advice centers on living as a man of God in all contexts, prioritizing relationships and discipleship to create lasting influence.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership Drives Growth: A business grows only as far as its leader’s capacity; personal growth through learning and perseverance is essential.
Culture of Love: Build a business culture rooted in Christian values; treating employees and clients as neighbors with care and concern.
Marketing for Reach: Success depends on solving problems and increasing awareness through intentional marketing to expand your audience.
Embrace Pain as Growth: Learn from failures, like debt or missteps, by persisting and trusting God’s guidance through challenges.
Actionable Step: Pray daily for guidance and act with love, showing care and concern for others’ well-being to embody Christ’s principles in business.
“Love is the care and concern for another’s survival and well-being, measured by the personal sacrifice you’re willing to make.” - Charles Sears
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Cliff Brooks, a 25-year veteran of the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer, health coach, nutrition specialist, and high-performance coach. Cliff shares his passion for helping high-achieving men optimize their health, mindset, and performance through a unique blend of personal training and functional medicine, including gut health testing, hormone panels, and DNA profiling. Inspired by his father’s death from a stroke at 56 and his own journey from a frail child to a fitness expert, Cliff emphasizes how disciplined health practices create a ripple effect, enhancing energy, confidence, and leadership in all areas of life; family, business, and beyond.
Cliff explains that starting with the body builds discipline that spills over into mental clarity, relationships, and professional success. He stresses the importance of foundational habits like sleep, hydration, and whole-food nutrition while avoiding convenience-driven choices that harm the gut and mood. By keeping promises to yourself, you raise personal standards, fostering self-respect and trust. Cliff also shares his recovery from alcoholism, highlighting how avoiding sedation; whether through alcohol, social media, or junk food; unlocks exponential growth across health, relationships, and career. His “Win the Day” guide ensures daily progress in fitness, mindset, relationships, and business for lasting transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Health as the Gateway: Discipline in fitness; sleep, hydration, whole foods; creates exponential growth in mindset, relationships, and business.
Mindset Drives Action: Thoughts shape beliefs, beliefs shape actions, and actions build habits that define your lifestyle; start with a clear plan in your mind.
Raise Your Standards: Keep daily promises to yourself to build self-esteem and confidence, elevating your life beyond low standards like drive-thru meals.
Gut Health Matters: Proper nutrition fuels mental clarity and serotonin production, while poor choices like trans fats cause brain fog and inflammation.
Actionable Step: Use a daily checklist like Cliff’s “Win the Day” guide to track small steps in fitness, mindset, relationships, and career for compounded growth.
“Don’t spend the first half of your life hustling for wealth and neglecting health, only to spend the second half wasting wealth to buy it back.” - Cliff Brooks
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Can healing your body help heal your heart?
Too many men are pushing through pain, physical, emotional, and spiritual, without a plan for true healing. In this episode of The Businessman of Influence Show, host Tim Holloway sits down with chiropractor and entrepreneur Dr. Zachary to unpack how modern innovations in chiropractic care are transforming more than just back pain, they’re restoring lives.
Dr. Zachary shares his powerful journey from pursuing traditional medicine to discovering a more holistic, hands-on path through chiropractic care. You’ll hear how a traumatic hospital experience reshaped his future and how faith, family, and a drive to serve others now fuel his mission to bring healing to the men and families in his community.
But this episode goes deeper than joints and muscles. Tim and Dr. Zachary explore the emotional and spiritual weight men carry and how physical treatment can sometimes unlock long-buried trauma or release joy. You’ll also get a glimpse into cutting-edge approaches like shockwave therapy, integrative dry needling, and genetic testing that are changing the game for chronic pain, athletic recovery, and long-term health.
What you’ll take away:
Why emotional trauma can live in the body, and how to release it
The critical role of touch, trust, and relationship in healing
How alternative therapies are disrupting outdated Western models
The connection between faith, resilience, and recovery
Why godly community is vital for men seeking breakthrough
“We’re not just helping people feel better, we’re helping them believe again.” —Dr. Zachary
Don’t just listen—act.
Grab a physical Bible, crack open Proverbs or 1 Samuel, and ask God how He wants to bring healing to your body, mind, and spirit. Then share this episode with a brother who needs encouragement today.
In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Paul List, a church planter and campus chaplain at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. Fresh into the third week of his church plant, Relevant Church, Paul shares his journey from serving as a senior pastor in nearby Slater, Missouri, to answering God’s call to plant a church just 13 miles away, targeting college students and the local community. With nearly 90 attendees already, Paul’s ministry focuses on reaching a diverse student body from across the globe, fulfilling the Great Commission by fostering discipleship and flexibility in a non-traditional church model. As a chaplain to 1,500 students, he emphasizes living out faith authentically to influence others.
Paul dives into the importance of faith as a transformative influence, prioritizing obedience to God’s call over worldly measures of success like bigger platforms or paychecks. He shares how spiritual disciplines; starting the day with prayer and Bible study; form the foundation for a healthy spiritual life. To grow exponentially, Paul advocates for accountability through transparent men’s groups and stepping out of comfort zones, such as mission trips, which accelerate faith by exposing people to global perspectives and gratitude. He urges listeners to invest in the next generation, emphasizing that the simple gospel of Jesus Christ unites believers across all divides.
Key Takeaways:
Obedient Faith: Prioritize God’s call over worldly success, embracing sacrifice and discomfort to model authentic faith for others.
Spiritual Disciplines: Start and end each day with prayer and Bible study to ground your faith and influence.
Community Accountability: Join a transparent men’s group to share struggles and grow in trust and faith.
Mission-Driven Growth: Take mission trips to expand perspective, strip away entitlement, and ignite passion for the Great Commission.
“Stop looking out for the next guy and start looking inside your church. Your Timothy is already there; pour into them now.” - Paul List
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Dr. Justin Potts, a chiropractor and holistic health expert with over 17 years of experience, known for his whole-body approach to transforming health through essential oils and proteins. Dr. Potts, who has treated everyone from college coaches to Yellowstone actors and stuntmen, shares his journey from a farm kid who hated school to a Doctor of Chiropractic and EMT, driven by a passion for helping people optimize their bodies. With a background in radio syndication and a future in health consulting, Dr. Potts reveals how to turn your body into an efficient machine that works for you, not against you, using simple yet powerful principles.
Dr. Potts emphasizes three foundational elements for health: water, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. He warns against the dangers of convenience-driven diets filled with trans fats, which the body cannot break down, leading to clogged arteries and organ stress. By consciously prioritizing clean water (a gallon daily), high-quality proteins, and omega-3s while eliminating sugars and processed foods, you can fuel your body for peak performance and even starve cancer cells, as inspired by Dr. Johanna Budwig’s oil-protein protocol. Dr. Potts shares practical daily habits; ike hydration and mindful nutrition; that create personal excellence, urging listeners to reject convenience for conscious health choices to unlock their body’s potential.
Key Takeaways:
Foundational Health: Drink a gallon of clean water daily, prioritize high-quality proteins (like lean turkey), and consume omega-3 fatty acids to fuel your body effectively.
Avoid Convenience: Steer clear of trans fats in fast food and packaged goods, as they cannot be broken down and harm your health.
Conscious Choices: Plan meals intentionally to prioritize whole foods, avoiding the trap of convenience that leads to poor health outcomes.
Starve Disease: Omega-3s and ketones (from reduced sugars and glutamine) can starve cancer cells, supporting overall health and resilience.
Actionable Step: Start drinking a gallon of water daily, eliminate sugary drinks, and incorporate omega-3 oils and lean proteins to optimize your body.
“At the cost of convenience, we will destroy our body. Make conscious decisions to fuel it right.” - Dr. Justin Potts
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Marc Mason, a dynamic entrepreneur behind two eight-figure companies: RCL Mechanical, a plumbing and HVAC business, and East Side, a real estate development firm with ventures in property management, fix-and-flips, and rentals. Starting his journey in 2009 with a plumbing diploma, Marc shares how he scaled his businesses from zero to 110 employees by focusing on authentic company culture and strategic marketing. He discusses the challenges of running dual divisions; commercial and residential; within one business, and the importance of hiring the right people, delegating effectively, and embracing adaptability to drive exponential growth.
Marc emphasizes that a thriving business starts with a people-first culture, showcased through authentic social media presence to attract both employees and customers. He shares lessons learned, like the need to slow down as a leader to ensure clear communication and the value of stepping back when tasks exceed expertise. On a personal level, Marc highlights how becoming a father shifted his priorities, inspiring daily habits like workouts and family time to maintain excellence. He encourages entrepreneurs to celebrate past wins to stay grounded, offering a practical approach to balancing ambition with gratitude for sustained success.
Key Takeaways:
People-First Culture: Market your company’s authentic culture on social media to attract employees and customers, driving growth through genuine connection.
Right People, Right Environment: Invest in top talent and live out core values consistently to build a scalable business foundation.
Delegate and Adapt: Recognize when to step back and bring in experts to handle tasks beyond your capacity for better efficiency.
Personal Excellence: Prioritize daily habits like fitness and family time to be your best self, enhancing leadership and business outcomes.
Celebrate Wins: Reflect on the past 90 days’ achievements to foster gratitude and avoid the hamster wheel of endless ambition.
“Be grateful for the small things. Look back at what you’ve accomplished in the last 90 days and give yourself a pat on the back.” - Marc Mason
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Steve Moby Leitch, a faith-driven ultra-marathon swimmer, author of Against the Current, and producer of the award-finalist documentary Beyond the Shoreline. Sober for over 14 years by God’s grace, Steve shares his journey from addiction and spiritual bankruptcy to a life of purpose as a husband, father of six, and mentor to men in recovery. Through his Legacy Lifestyle Coaching and upcoming Rise and Thrive ministry, Steve inspires others to build a relationship with God and live out their faith through action. He discusses how faith, rooted in daily spiritual disciplines, empowers men to navigate life’s storms with resilience and grace, drawing from his own experiences, like swimming 28 miles across the Pacific Ocean while battling sickness and adversity.
Steve emphasizes that positive influence in faith comes from cultivating a deep relationship with God through consistent habits like prayer, worship, journaling, and scripture reading. He shares a powerful lesson from his swim: God doesn’t promise to calm the seas but to calm you in them, reframing expectations to focus on Christ amidst challenges. Steve also highlights the importance of prioritizing your spouse as your primary earthly relationship and extending grace to yourself when life’s plans go awry. With a call to surrender to God’s providence, Steve encourages men to embrace their purpose; loving God, loving others, and serving with their talents; to live a life of impact.
Key Takeaways:
Faith as Relationship: Build faith through daily disciplines; prayer, worship, journaling, and scripture; to stay focused on Christ, not the storm (James 2:17).
Spiritual Foundation: Prioritize spiritual habits first, as they anchor physical, relational, and financial growth, creating a life built on the “rock” of God.
Grace in Adversity: Expect challenges but trust God’s calming presence; extend grace to yourself when plans falter, knowing His script surpasses your own.
Spousal Priority: Cultivate your marriage daily through communication and prayer, not just weekly date nights, to honor God’s design for unity.
Actionable Step: Journal God’s activity in your life daily, starting with a verse or prayer, to track His provision and grow in faith.
“God never promised to calm the seas. He promised to calm you in the seas.” - Steve Moby Leitch
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Dr. Bill Janeshak, a chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience in functional neurology, functional medicine, and performance optimization. Dr. Bill shares his holistic approach to health, blending physical fitness, mental clarity, and spiritual purpose to help men thrive in faith, family, fitness, and finances. Drawing from his expertise, he explains how lifestyle choices in one area; such as fitness; naturally enhance others, creating a ripple effect of influence. From overcoming personal challenges like epilepsy to guiding patients through complex health journeys, Dr. Bill emphasizes the power of aligning body, mind, and purpose to live as men were designed: to provide, protect, and grow.
Dr. Bill dives into the fundamentals of health; breathing, hydration, nutrition, sleep, movement, sunlight, and stress reduction; while stressing the importance of a compelling “why” to fuel daily action. He offers practical steps for building resilience, like writing down your ideal self to clarify your identity and assembling a supportive “tribe” for accountability. Through a neuroscientific lens, he explores how dopamine drives motivation and how breaking down limiting beliefs can unlock potential. With insights from the hero’s journey and biblical principles like Philippians 4:8, Dr. Bill inspires men to embrace adversity, move daily, and build a life of purpose and strength for their families and communities.
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Influence: Improving fitness enhances faith, family, and finances, as lifestyle choices “leak” into all areas of life.
Health Fundamentals: Prioritize non-negotiables; breathing, hydration, clean eating, sleep, movement, sunlight, and stress reduction; to build a thriving foundation.
Identity-Driven Action: Write down your ideal self to clarify your purpose, then act daily to align with that vision, choosing progress over excuses.
Mindset and Neurology: Challenge limiting beliefs by asking, “Is this true?” and leverage dopamine to fuel motivation for meaningful goals.
Build Your Tribe: Surround yourself with a supportive community; trainers, mentors, or peers; to stay accountable and resilient, drawing strength from shared values.
“Your body adapts to what you do most frequently, not your best intentions. Get up, move, and become the man you’re meant to be.” - Dr. Bill Janeshak
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Brandon Jones, a dynamic entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry, owner of med spas, real estate ventures, and an online business. A devoted husband of 18 years and father to two teenagers, Brandon shares his journey from grueling corporate shift work to launching a CrossFit gym and building multiple successful businesses. He dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, debunking the “build it and they’ll come” myth and emphasizing the critical role of marketing and systems in achieving growth. With a passion for fitness and faith, Brandon offers practical insights on leading with vision, fostering a strong team culture, and balancing personal excellence with business success.
Brandon breaks down the essentials of business growth: creating clear systems and processes, delegating effectively, and mastering marketing to avoid “market or die.” He shares actionable advice on starting with simple standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations and free up time for high-impact tasks. Beyond business, Brandon discusses his non-negotiables; daily fitness, clean nutrition, family time, and faith; as the foundation for personal excellence. He offers simple nutrition tips, like cutting sugar and increasing protein, and recommends tools like the Bobby Approved app to make healthy choices easier. With a heartfelt call to escape the chaos of entrepreneurship, Brandon inspires listeners to take small, intentional steps toward a thriving business and a fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership and Culture: Strong leadership and a positive team culture are vital for business success; align your team with a clear vision to avoid disengagement.
Systems and Processes: Write clear, simple SOPs (at a 5th–6th grade level) for all tasks to ensure accountability and scalability, starting with your own daily responsibilities.
Market or Die: Consistent marketing is non-negotiable; even average businesses can outperform the best if they master marketing and visibility.
Small Wins: Identify 3–5 time-sucking tasks you dislike, create SOPs, and delegate them to focus on money-making activities and reduce chaos.
“Market or die. If you’re not constantly marketing your business, it’s just slowly dying.” - Brandon Jones
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In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Steve McNitt, a seasoned high school teacher, coach, therapist, and leadership consultant with over 30 years as a licensed clinical social worker and 40 years in youth ministry with Young Life. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a Catholic upbringing to a deeply personal faith sparked at age 15, emphasizing God’s unwavering faithfulness through life’s ups and downs, including church hurt and personal challenges. As a husband of 38 years, father of two, and author of a book on Romans 8, Steve offers practical wisdom on balancing faith, love, and purpose to live a life of influence.
Steve explores the importance of growing in both grace and knowledge, drawing from 2 Peter 3:18, and likens spiritual balance to a four-legged chair; physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. He shares actionable habits like daily devotionals, journaling, and reading the Gospels to foster exponential spiritual growth, while stressing the power of awareness and intentional time with God. Steve also discusses his book, which unpacks Romans 8’s promises of no condemnation and inseparable love, offering readers tools to reduce anxiety and deepen faith. With heartfelt stories from his work with at-risk youth and personal anecdotes, Steve encourages men to embrace their brokenness, serve with love, and lead by example, inspiring others through authentic influence rather than perfection.
Key Takeaways:
Balanced Faith: Grow in both grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18) to avoid legalism or complacency, ensuring a grounded spiritual life.
Daily Habits: Use devotionals like Jesus Calling or My Utmost for His Highest, journal, and read scripture daily to stay connected to God’s purpose.
Four-Legged Chair: Balance physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of life, prioritizing God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33).
Authentic Influence: Lead through love, compassion, and service, not just knowledge, as people are drawn to genuine care (John Maxwell: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”).
Romans 8 Power: Embrace God’s promises of no condemnation and inseparable love to reduce anxiety and live confidently in faith.
“God’s been faithful the whole time, even when I haven’t been. If I’m going to have a relationship with Him, I have to show up.” - Steve McNitt
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