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This is Dollar Sign University, where we interview outstanding individuals with fantastic qualities and habits, so you can learn about how to apply them to your life!
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Leadership is a lifelong journey with many lessons to learn along the way. The world is filled with brilliant and inspiring leaders all with stories to share and insights to contribute to the world. The Gentle Art of Leadership podcast connects with these leaders who bravely, vulnerably and humbly share their stories, successes, struggles and failures sharing their lessons learned with the goal to make your life, leadership and business better. Gentle Art of Leadership host Matt Shoup is a J ...
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Zachary is a husband, entrepreneur, and a man with a unique journey. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the medical field, it seemed like a natural path for him. However, an early interest in finance took him in a different direction. The ability to speak multiple languages opened doors for him, which led to a global reach job and sales experi…
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Shane Sexton is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Hearth House. In this episode, Shane shares his journey from getting a business degree at CSU to starting a successful outdoor living business with his dad. Early on, they ventured into restaurant maintenance before pivoting to outdoor kitchens, masonry, and eventually fireplaces.…
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How to Start a THRIVING Food Truck With Zach Kimbrough
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Zach Kimbrough is a husband, father and the proud owner of the food truck "Mixed N' Mashed." His passion for culinary arts sparked early in home economics class, but his journey was anything but straightforward. After going to college for accounting and working as a building inspector, Zach found himself in a job he hated, often clashing with his p…
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Dave Albin is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and Vietnam veteran with an incredible story of resilience and transformation. After a bombshell revelation at age 5, Dave’s life took a dramatic turn leading to addiction at just 10 years old. As he aged, his struggles with addiction only grew, leading to a spiraling life of drugs, alcohol, and destru…
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Meg Chestnut is a wife, mother, and talented illustrator, best known for her work in the children’s book, JJ Learns Jiu Jitsu. In this episode, Meg shares how she got started illustrating for the book, and the importance of learning jiu jitsu for herself before diving into the project with Matt. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood …
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Jarrel Ferrara is a husband, father, and entrepreneur, owning both Gold's Gym and Show Shine Detail. In this episode, Jarrel shares his early journey into entrepreneurship, beginning with owning Subway franchises before launching his own detail shop. He offers valuable advice for those looking to start their own businesses early in life and emphasi…
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Kristina is a mother, entrepreneur, jiu jitsu brown belt, and an inspector judge for the Colorado Combat Sports Commission. After having kids, Kristina discovered her passion for jiu jitsu, and fell in love with competing at every belt. She and Matt discuss how the principles of jiu jitsu translate into the business world; and dive into the growing…
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Emily Shoup joins us for the third time to celebrate a milestone—20 years of marriage with her husband, Matt! In this episode, Emily and Matt share the secrets to reaching two decades together, emphasizing the importance of marrying your best friend. Emily opens up about her experience with postpartum anxiety after the birth of their first child, o…
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Marc Shirazi is a husband, entrepreneur, and storyteller with a unique background that has shaped his approach to life and business. As the son of an immigrant, he was raised with a strong work ethic, and trained to join the family business, which he did right after graduation. In this episode, Marc provides tactical sales strategies that have prov…
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The Realities of Human Resources With Amanda Ericson
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Amanda Ericson is a wife, mother, and the owner of HRX, a fractional HR service company. In this episode, Amanda shares her journey from working with Matt in her college painter days, to transitioning into a simpler role at a sign shop to take a much-needed breath. She opens up about the challenges of becoming a single mom, and the vital role of ha…
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Jessey Mansfield is a husband, father, and Non-Destructive Tester. His story is one of transformation that began with hard times at age 15, when he fell in with the wrong crowd and began smoking weed. After high school, his descent into opiates led him to a dark place. Jessey shares how he reached a breaking point and turned his life around with th…
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The Hard Path to Prosperity With Harlee Newman
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Harlee Newman joins us for another insightful podcast episode, fresh off the sale of his business. He shares his journey from overcoming a victim mindset to embracing ownership and responsibility. He recounts how reading "Think and Grow Rich" transformed his outlook while he was in jail, and the challenges he faced upon release. He dives deep into …
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Taylor is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who started his journey early. As a child, he sold bulk candy at school to make money, driven by the need to provide for himself and his family. After many various jobs, Taylor explored mortgages and real estate, learning to leverage short sales during the financial crash of 2008. Today he is a successf…
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Life's True Significance: Relationships and Faith With Grant Agler
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Grant Agler is a father, husband, and the new head pastor at Foundations Church in Loveland and Windsor. Grant opens up about the struggles and low success rates often faced when transitioning to a lead pastor role at a new church, highlighting the unique challenges and potential pitfalls, including the risk of hidden agendas by other leaders. He a…
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Lessons from a Year of Podcasting: The Journey and Insights With Matt & Joey
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The one year anniversary and 50th episode of the “Gentle Art Of Leadership” with Matt Shoup. Matt and Joey discuss the lessons they've learned after releasing a podcast episode every week for a year. They talk about the low barrier of entry for starting your own podcast, emphasizing how anyone can begin with minimal resources. They discuss the impo…
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The Turning Point: A Road to Success With Joseph Adkison
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Joseph is a father and young entrepreneur who has overcome significant challenges to achieve success. Growing up in the ghetto, his parents worked hard to provide him with better opportunities. Initially, Joseph dreamed of playing football, but when that didn't work out, he found himself joining a motorcycle club that was part of the 1%ers. Realizi…
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Empathy in Entrepreneurship: Life Lessons With Trent Scott
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Trent Scott is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. He shares how he grew his business from less than nothing, having borrowed $48k to start his practice before he passed his boards. Trent emphasizes seeing the best in people and maintaining a positive attitude when employees move on to other endeavors, and underscores the importance of having empa…
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From Dyslexic Student to Real Estate Mogul: Tips and Insights With Justin Morales
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Justin Morales is a husband, father, and real estate investor with a compelling story of resilience and success. After struggling in school due to dyslexia, Justin found inspiration in the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and bought his first house at 19. He excelled as a sales rep at Sysco Foods and making six figures, but when his boss gave him an ultima…
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Direct Impact: Transforming Child Protection With Craig Secher
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Craig is a counselor, therapist, and the founder of Realities for Children. Through his extensive experience as a kids' chemical addictions counselor, child protection investigator, and case manager, Craig witnessed firsthand how many vulnerable children were slipping through the cracks of the system. Faced with the high burnout rate among child pr…
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Josh Moser is the co-founder of Laborjack, an innovative application that connects people with reliable staff for various tasks. Josh's entrepreneurial journey began in college, where he balanced being a full-time student, president of the soccer club, and working multiple jobs while simultaneously building his startup. Laborjack started by helping…
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Chelsea is a wife, mother, author, dynamic speaker, and entrepreneur who owns a niche construction company in Denver. Her journey began with a degree in Spanish and Broadcast Journalism, which led her to Denver for an internship. As student loan payments loomed, she took a temp receptionist job, and quickly climbed the ranks in a marketing company.…
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Skills For Entrepreneurship, Writing, and Speaking With Mike Michalowicz
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Mike Michalowicz is a husband, father, entrepreneur and acclaimed author whose journey is both inspiring and cautionary. Mike began his career by founding a software company, followed by delving into the world of angel investing. After losing money on poor investments, and facing a challenging period marked by functional depression and alcohol abus…
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Eryn Lynum is a wife, mother, author, and podcaster. Her story took off with a viral blog post that led to the publication of her book, igniting a movement toward real rest in the lives of busy entrepreneurial moms. Amidst the demands of raising four children and managing a career, Eryn discovered the transformative power of the Sabbath, and found …
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Triumph Over Turmoil: Journey to Entrepreneurial Success With Alex Wells
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Alex Wells is a father, husband, and entrepreneur. He is the founder/owner of Imprint Digital, the marketing company that produces this podcast, and one of our proud sponsors. Growing up, he faced a volatile home environment due to his parents' tumultuous relationship and his father's struggle with substance abuse. After his parents split, a move t…
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Mike Howard is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. After 16 years in law enforcement, Mike managed to replace that income in just 90 days with his new junk removal business. Starting with humble beginnings, Mike began his venture with one trailer and the simple task of picking up one couch. During our conversation, Mike delves into the intricacies…
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A Second Chance at Life: A Story of Redemption With Ron Worley
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Ron Worley is a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur. At the shockingly young age of 2, Ron's path was influenced by drugs, starting a cycle of addiction that would haunt him for years. Battling addiction, car accidents, and DUIs, Ron found himself at a crossroads, realizing that it was time for a change. With a determination fueled by survival…
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Bob Younger is a devoted husband, loving father, skilled photographer, and dedicated law enforcement officer. Bob shares his journey of going from a full-time job to becoming a full-time business owner, and candidly discusses the challenges he encountered and the transformative power of pursuing one's passions. He opens up about the moments that ig…
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The Power of Faith: The Path of Purpose With Rob Bray
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Rob Bray is a Pastor, entrepreneur, husband, and father of six. Rob navigates the complexities of bi-vocational ministry with grace and purpose. Raised in the shadow of his father's absence, Rob learned the value of hard work and perseverance from an early age. Starting his career at Verizon, he quickly ascended the ranks, discovering his passion f…
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Thrift Flipping to Web Design: A Business Journey With Daniel James Vandenberg
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Daniel James Vandenberg is an entrepreneur, husband, and marketer hailing from South Africa. He embarked on a life-altering adventure by immigrating to America, a decision that brought with it a myriad of challenges and obstacles. Daniel shares his evolution from flipping thrift items online to navigating the intricate world of dropshipping. Faced …
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Redefining Coaching: A New Approach With Justin Fleming
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Justin Fleming is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and the innovative mind behind the groundbreaking app, MyPerforma. Arriving in Colorado with only $649 to his name, Justin found himself navigating the complexities of life away from home, and despite facing some massive challenges, his resilience and determination propelled him forward. In 2008, Jus…
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Spirits of Success: Entrepreneurial Insights with Mat Dinsmore
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Mat Dinsmore is a seasoned entrepreneur, proud father, and the driving force behind Wilbur's Total Beverage Wine and Spirits. His journey into the world of business began in high school, where he launched his first venture in landscaping, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of entrepreneurial endeavors. In this candid conversation, Mat reflects on…
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Alyssa Wells is a visionary entrepreneur, devoted wife, and loving mother who has been on a journey of challenges and triumphs in recent years. Married in 2019 and welcoming her first child amidst the chaos of the pandemic in 2020, Alyssa grappled with the unique trials of parenthood during uncertain times. Alyssa also dabbled briefly in politics, …
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Defining Your Worth as a Man: Manhood Lessons With Chris Bruno
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Chris Bruno is the CEO and Founder of Restoration Counseling and Restoration Project. Chris has a unique and diverse background in overseas missionary work, having spent years in Turkey growing and running missionary teams. It was during that time that he was able to dig deep into his story and faith, leading him to much of the work he does today. …
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Justin Vetters is a Northern Colorado serial entrepreneur, who owns Alinea Coaching and Nova Tans. He is also a professional IFBB bodybuilder, and coaches many other professional bodybuilders. Justin shares how a personal, earth shaking event led him to realize that he wasn’t taking care of himself. This realization led to prioritizing his health a…
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Troy Pettyjohn is a northern Colorado husband, father, life-long martial artist, and co-owner of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense. As a result of severe bullying in his childhood, he sought an outlet in martial arts. That introduction became a lifelong passion for Troy, and he currently holds 4 black belts in 4 different martial arts.Tr…
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Nate Mendel is an entrepreneur, long time friend and president of Mendel Construction. Nate shares his journey of moving to Colorado to jump into the construction industry. The lessons from his first days in the trenches have stayed with him as he has grown his company over the past decades. Nate opens up about his struggles and the major challenge…
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Richard Fagerlin is a Jesus follower, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of Peak Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in organizational health and effectiveness. Richard shares his story of growing up on a farm, and his initial introduction to leadership which took him on a lifelong journey to serve and teach others. He looks back …
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Leah Johnson, a Loveland, Colorado native, wife, mother, author, and former Loveland City Council Member. Leah candidly shares her journey from addiction to accomplishment, shedding light on past traumas that led her to confront depression, substance abuse, and the realization of not living authentically. Through facing these challenges head-on, sh…
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A Veteran’s Journey From Hitting Rock Bottom to Changing Lives With Greg Birch
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Meet Greg Birch, Jesus follower, US Army Veteran, serial entrepreneur, and fitness coach. Greg unfolds his journey from childhood military dreams to civilian life, discovering passion in sales and coaching. Yet, his path was laden with unresolved demons. Greg vulnerably shares his rock-bottom moment—a mental health crisis and suicide attempt. In th…
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Justin Boling is a Jesus follower, father, husband and Northern Colorado entrepreneur. He joins us today to shares his story of finding his passion, purpose and calling in the business and faith community. Justin is an EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) implementer, and shares tips and advice that both businesses and nonprofits can use to drive th…
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Leaning into Your Faith During Difficult Times With Jon Holsten
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Jon Holsten, a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, and Realtor in Northern Colorado, delves into his real estate journey after 17 years with the Fort Collins Police Department. He opens up about traumatic experiences prompting a deep dive into faith and mental health, sharing his struggles transparently. Jon offers advice for those facing similar challen…
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The Amazing Experience Of Hiking The Camino De Santiago With Kris Hocum
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Dive into this week's episode with Kris Hocum—Jesus follower, husband, father, ex-professional MMA fighter, and mortgage officer at 1st City Mortgage in Northern Colorado. Kris unfolds his incredible journey on the first-ever 'Hike of a Lifetime' on the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September 2023. Join us for tales of adventure and inspiration!If…
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Changing The Family Legacy with Zeke Cortez
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Zeke Cortez is a Jesus follower, husband, father, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Supernatural Eats. Zeke shares his story of growing up in poverty in a fatherless home, his 14 years of drug addiction, and how, when and why he decided to turn his life around. Zeke discusses his deep faith in God, and how he credits God with the success he has attained…
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Shannon Truax is a Jesus follower, entrepreneur, flight attendant, registered nurse, self-professed adrenaline junky, and world traveler. She is the founder of You Heart Life, and is known as the Integrative Nurse. Shannon travels the country teaching US Border Patrol agents, and other professionals, how to live a healthy lifestyle. She shares prac…
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A Film Director's Journey through Personal Development and Business Mastery With Joey McClellan
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Meet Joey McClellan—Northern Colorado entrepreneur, husband, film director, and devoted pursuer of personal development. Join us as he unveils the essence of his personal growth journey, offering wisdom on gaining perspective and continuously pressing forward. Joey emphasizes the significance of businesses creating content, establishing a digital f…
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Steve Skaer is a Northern Colorado entrepreneur, and the founder of Skyline Moving, Skyline Cleaning and Skyline Roll Off Services. Steve has an incredible story of battling through drug addiction that started at age 15. He shares the ups and downs, the wins and losses and his continuing journey of pursuing sobriety and loving himself. Steve also o…
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Raising Kids While Growing Your Marriage With Emily Shoup
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My beautiful wife and best friend, and a dedicated Jesus follower—joins us in the studio for a deeper dive into our relationship. Explore our intentional approach to raising and parenting children while nurturing our marriage. From the differences in raising boys and girls to owning up to parenting mistakes, we share insights on carving out intenti…
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The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness With Samson Jagoras
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Meet Samson Jagoras—devoted Jesus follower, father, husband, and seasoned Northern Colorado entrepreneur. As the founder of Pain to Profits podcast, Clearly Acquired, and Pursuit Fitness, Samson brings a wealth of knowledge from the frontlines of leadership and business building. Join us as he unravels the secrets to greatness and the common pitfal…
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Tylar Fry is a Northern Colorado Entrepreneur, husband, father, and great friend of mine. Tylar joins us this week to share his story of leaving a secure job to start a curbing business. Today he is the owner of Lit Lighting Solutions and Advanced Curb Design. Tylar talks about his journey of the early days of business, including some of the mistak…
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Meet Mike Howard—Jesus follower, husband, father, former law enforcement officer, and entrepreneur in Northern Colorado. Recently transitioning from a secure career in law enforcement, he fearlessly founded Hulk Addicts Hauling and never looked back! Hulk Addicts rapidly soared, propelled by Mike's expansive vision, unwavering work ethic, and deep …
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