Joe Vogel shares his powerful story of leaving a tenured academic career to start the Timpanogos Hiking Company. After facing two family health crises and feeling drawn back to the mountains, Joe made the bold decision to shift his life’s path. He talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of mental health, and how nature became his way of finding clarity and purpose. From reviving old hiking traditions to building a business with community impact, Joe offers practical advice for anyone considering a major life change.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - “You Only Have So Much Time” – A Life-Changing Shift Begins
• 00:01:16 - Meet Joe Vogel: From Academia to the Outdoors
• 00:02:26 - When Family Health Crises Force Life-Altering Decisions
• 00:04:09 - The Birth of Timpanogos Hiking Company
• 00:06:47 - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship
• 00:08:06 - Reviving Old Traditions and Strengthening Communities
• 00:10:24 - Mental Health and the Healing Power of Nature
• 00:19:13 - Facing Major Life Transitions: Joe’s Advice
• 00:21:21 - Reflections: Personal Experiences and Closing Thoughts

Links and Resources:

• Joseph Vogel
• Joe on LinkedIn
• Timpanogos Hiking Co.
• Book a Consultation
• Andrew on LinkedIn
• Andrew on Twitter/X

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Scott Peltin, co-founder & chief catalyst at TIGNUM, shares his journey from fighting fires to coaching top executives, athletes, and special forces on how to perform under pressure. He breaks down the importance of building a strong mindset and self-image, offering real-world strategies to handle mistakes, self-doubt, and high-stress situations. Scott also dives into what effective leadership really looks like, explaining why most leaders focus too much on management and not enough on inspiring belief and multiplying energy. If you're looking to improve your leadership and performance, this episode gives clear, practical insights from someone who’s coached at the highest level.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – Get the Fundamentals Right or Stand in Quicksand
• 00:01:00 – From Firefighter to Fortune 100 Performance Coach: Meet Scott Peltin
• 00:02:05 – Scott’s Transition: From Battling Fires to Optimizing Human Performance
• 00:04:50 – The Core of Success: Defining Your Vision and Self-Image
• 00:08:20 – Performance Mindset 101: Unlocking High Impact Skills
• 00:13:10 – How to Recover from Mistakes and Build Mental Resilience
• 00:19:30 – Real-World Wins: Mindset Coaching for Athletes and Executives
• 00:21:45 – Staying Cool Under Pressure: Mastering Your Emotions in High-Stakes Moments
• 00:22:55 – Mindset, Coaching, and the Hidden Power Behind Peak Performance
• 00:24:05 – Precision Isn’t Just for Sports: How Business Mirrors Athletics
• 00:26:20 – Transferable Leadership Skills: Lessons from Firefighting to the Corporate World
• 00:30:55 – Leadership's True Value in Business Success
• 00:32:55 – The Chief Roles of Effective Leadership: Building Belief and Energy
• 00:36:05 – Why Corporate America is Mediocre: The Problem with Leadership
• 00:40:25 – Final Takeaways: Leadership, Mindset, and the Journey to Excellence

Links and Resources:

• Scott on LinkedIn
• Tignum
• Andrew on LinkedIn
• Andrew on Twitter/X

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Bennett Maxwell shares his journey of turning Dirty Dough from a small cookie business into a growing franchise with over 80 locations. He opens up about the challenges of managing cash flow, building a strong team, and the hard lessons learned along the way. Bennett also dives into his approach to handling stress, from ice baths to breathwork, and explains why being willing to share equity and lean on advisors helped him scale quickly. This conversation sheds light on the real grind behind entrepreneurship and what it takes to succeed in a high-growth business.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Special: Bennett Maxwell's Bold View on Success
• 00:01:52 - From Candy Bars to Cookies: Bennett Maxwell’s Entrepreneurial Roots
• 00:02:48 - Surviving COVID: The Start of Dirty Dough’s Franchise Journey
• 00:05:18 - Burning the Candle at Both Ends: How Bennett Ran Two Companies at Once
• 00:08:22 - From Stress to Strength: Ice Baths, Saunas, and Building Mental Resilience
• 00:11:18 - Hiring a CEO and Giving Away Equity: Why Bennett Chose to Share the Pie
• 00:16:50 - How Sharing Your Business Secrets Could Make You More Successful
• 00:19:35 - Why You Should Stop Worrying About People Stealing Your Ideas
• 00:24:28 - The Free Will Illusion: Bennett’s Philosophical Shift
• 00:28:12 - Grace and Compassion: How Bennett Lets Go of Mistakes and Moves Forward
• 00:33:26 - Staying Grounded: The Power of Luck and Letting Go of Pride

Links and Resources

• Bennett Maxwell
• Bennett on LinkedIn
• Bennett’s LinkTree
• Andrew on LinkedIn
• Andrew on Twitter/X

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