This episode features longtime friend K.C. Johnson who is the national sales director for Tatuaje Cigars and co-owner of L'Atelier Cigars. K.C. shares how his professional journey from working at adidas to teaching to managing a hockey rink has FORMED and INFORMED his current role. Tatuaje is one of the trailblazers and innovators of their industry. We unpack that and share how you can do the same in your industry. Enjoy...
For more information on Tatuaje & L'Atelier:
https://www.latelierimports.com/
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The reason to be an original and the cautionary tale of copycats.
This episode is official a "Toddcast" not a podcast. Championship level coach Adam Todd of SUNY Canton joins us in studio. We discuss leadership and life lessons from the coach whom my award-winning book Seeds of Success was based on... Coach Randy Mills or "Coach Morgan Randall" as he is referred to in the book.
You'll hear some never before told stories, backstories and things one can only file under "You can't make this $h!t up".
To learn more about Adam, his university and lacrosse program go to: https://rooathletics.com/staff-directory/adam-todd/105
If you're a prospective student-athlete interested in SUNY Canton Lacrosse, here's recruiting information for you: https://rooathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=3
If you want to get a signed copy Seeds of Success, here's the link: https://www.coachbru.com/shop/p/seeds-of-success-a-leader-his-legacy-the-life-lessons-learned
*Audiobook available here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Seeds-of-Success-Audiobook/B07B452VH6
This episode is a result of a listener question that was emailed in…
“Coach Bru, How do I generate more and better ideas?”
Ideas are currency, well at least good ideas are. And the ability to create ideas is just like exercising a muscle. If you don’t exercise your creativity it will atrophy.
This episode teaches you how to do it and shares a tool with you. And that tool is available here:
https://www.coachbru.com/shop/p/the-idea-journal
What can entrepreneurs and leaders learn about resilience and the creative process from a couple of singer-songwriters?
A lot... if you pay attention.
We are joined by Grammy award winner Dave Cutter and the one and only Joel Thetford. Joel just released his new album, Guitars, Outlaws and Unforgettable Tales. And Dave was a writer and producer of the album. Dave too has a new album out titled, The Music Industry Is Trying To Kill Me.
Thetford and Cutter share their highs, lows, unpack their creative process and discuss succeeding in an industry where the deck is stacked against the artist.
WARNING: You're gonna want to listen all the way through because Dave saves the best for last and shares a whopper of a story at the end of the show.
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How a rising tide can raise all ships in YOUR industry too.
How incorporating these two words even in just a small amount into your life will dramatically improve you and your results
This is my single best piece of advice and a lesson every current and aspiring entrepreneur can learn from Harrison Ford; well before he was “successful”.
Stephanie Ryann is the female version of the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man In The World". She's one of the most fascinating people you'll ever meet. Stephanie is a former volunteer firefighter turned fashion model turned country artist, she's played dive bars, honky-tonks, and festivals, earning a reputation for her powerhouse vocals and genuine connection with audiences. Stephanie's entrepreneurial, independent spirit is reflected in every song she writes, from heartfelt tales of love and loss, to unapologetic tracks about living life on her own terms.
Stephanie has been featured in CMT, WSM Radio, and Celeb Secrets Country and many other media outlets. Her songs have landed on major playlists, quickly making her a force in country music.
Ryann's live shows are where she truly shines, performing alongside some of the biggest names in country. She’s shared stages with artists including Matt Stell, Priscilla Block, Jamie O’Neal, Cole Swindell, Tenille Arts, Jackson Dean, Morgan Myles and more.
She's playing the Claws -n- Country music festival on Sunday July 27 in Brunswick, Maine. Tickets are available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claws-n-country-music-festival-tickets-1297213353059
Her website is: https://stephanieryann.com/
Ignore this advice at your own peril.
A cautionary tale of what not to do when it comes to your brand. And how to avoid the pitfalls of brands gone wrong.
72 year-old Bill Belichick‘s 24-year-old girlfriend put on a master class on promotion publicity and earned media for the brand that is Bill Belichick Inc.
In this episode, I break down how you can do the same thing. And I also expose how intellectually lazy and naïve everyone in the media is.
In this episode, I’ve got some great inspiration for anyone struggling to stay the course professionally or questioning their purpose.
I’ve also got a new book out: The Tao of Rip: Cowboy Wisdom For Ruthless Inner Peace. It’s available here:
And also on audio, kindle & print on Amazon:
Your brand has more in common with this organization than you realize. Grab a pen and paper, and listen to my conversation about the Portland VFW.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…
In case you think you’ve marketed yourself enough to the people closest to you… you haven’t. And I’m living proof of that.
BTW every format of every one of my books is available here: https://www.bru.news/books
Evolve or perish, innovate or die— this episode helps you unpack how and where you can find your best ideas to create efficiencies, greater production, and more cost savings in your business.
Plus your people will thank you!
The most important question you can ask yourself in business is what’s the stupidest thing that we could do to ruin our company? And then make sure you do not do that thing. Today’s episode highlights how you can learn from Southwest Airlines recent changes and not fall victim in your business to the mistakes they’re making.
What do coaching softball and running a multi-million dollar manufacturing company have in common? A lot.
In this episode Coach Bru interviews Derek Volk, CEO of Volk Packaging Corp. about his new book Go For Third: Leadership Lessons From The Softball Field To The Workplace.
The interview gives you an up close look at how YOU can apply Derek's leadership wisdom to take your team's results to that elusive next level.
Buy the book here: https://goforthird.com/store/
More about Derek & Volk Packaging: https://volkboxes.com/
In this episode, we discussed why you ought to document and journal your successes on a daily basis. We also touch on the importance of keeping an ego file in your filing cabinet.
To purchase one of Coach Bru‘s custom journals go to:
http://www.WinAcustomHat.com
*That weird custom URL will make sense after you listen to the episode
