Cornerstone of America

To say Vaughn is a man of many talents with many interests would be an understatement.   I met Vaughn this past weekend out a men's event I hosted with Scott Rammage from the Brotherhood of Fatherhood.   We talked fellowship, mentorship, vulnerability, failure, BJJ, family and so much more.   Enjoy!Support the show

My guest today is Mike Woods.  Mike is one of the top Tattoo artists in the nation and he recently moved to the Flathead Valley.  Splitting time between his well established shop in Houston, TX and establishing himself here in Montana has been one of many new challenges we discussed on the podcast.   Mike is also a bow hunter and spent years practicing Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.  Having gone so far as to train in Thailand for a period of time.  To say he is a renaissance man would be an understatement.  From Mike's website for Advant Tatoo  https://www.mikewoodsart.com/"WHERE FINE ART AND TATTOOING COALESCE."      Tattooing since 2006, I have gained notoriety for my unique approach to tattooing and my focus of quality over quantity. My vision is to create a culture around tattoos as a fine-art form. Pushing the envelope of what can be done on skin with every tattoo.       I take quality time with each client to create a one of a kind design that reflects their personality and ideas. My mission is to take tattooing to the next level, from the artwork to the client's experience. I want to cultivate an experience that is rewarding for both the client and artist. Each tattoo is a new piece of fine-art imagined and created specifically for that client.  ​We talked Tattoo's, BJJ, Fighting, Bow Hunting, Business ownership, Family and so much more.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/mikewoodsart/https://www.mikewoodsart.com/Support the show

After graduating from Texas A&M University and a stint as a mountaineer and snowboard instructor, Colby spent a few years in Europe doing various things for various people in numerous countries. After Europe, Colby decided to go into education to understand why he was such a piss poor student, culminating in Mayan Hope, a nonprofit special education school in Nebaj, Guatemala. During his time in Guatemala he wrote the book, "The Vagabond Gypsy and His Beast of Burden" After a few years in Central America doing various things for various people, Colby worked as an adventure guide throughout Latin America, before returning to the States to project manage backcountry construction ops in National Parks and Forests. Colby then went to China. He spent…you guessed it, culminating in managing investigations into counterfeit products made in China that harmed Americans, namely pharmaceuticals. After leaving China, Colby went back to Austin, Texas to work for as an Analyst for Stratfor, a geopolitical think tank. Then, it was off to Yellowknife Canada to run logistics for an adventure company. While there, Colby was asked to join Pinkerton's Global Risk Group as Director on Intelligence, before also taking over operations in Washington in order to integrate intelligence into all Pinkerton operations. He's also a published author, BJJ black belt under Carter Fisk, a grappling instructor at AMC (Matt Hume), and husband. That last one is most important. In 2019 Colby founded Contingency 3. Contingency 3 is a global solutions company with a mission to reduce uncertainty, build resiliency, manage risk, protect assets and secure competitive advantage for clients. This approach will reduce harm, protect the innocent, and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.Colby Martin is a polymath driven by curiosity, creativity and death. His current interests include the study of consciousness, world affairs, technology, meta-systems and perfect top pressure. He believes that being a positive force in the world is not as eye-rolling and uncool as the evils make it out to be. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0595274277?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsSupport the show

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist, is the two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (BioMed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency Program. He serves on the board of directors/advisers for SpecialtyHealth Inc., the Chickasaw Nation's “Unconquered Life” initiative, and a number of innovative start-ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Robb is the co-founder of The Healthy Rebellion, a social movement with the goal of liberating 1 million people from the sick-care system. Robb is the executive producer of the film Sacred Cow.Robb is also a co-founder of LMNT and along with his wife Nicki Violetti, co-host the healthy rebellion podcast.We had a wide ranging conversation from parenting, entrepreneurship, homeschooling, Jiu Jitsu and more.Enjoy!https://drinklmnt.com/https://join.thehealthyrebellion.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Travis Davison is the VP of Straight Blast Gym International, owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a black belt with over 20 years in BJJ.  Daniel Di Stefano co-owns SBG Whitefish with Travis.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

In this episode, we'll discuss and share our own experiences on how to grow your business without compromising our self-progress. David Body, SPC, Army National GuardDrop Zone FacilitatorDavid is a Drop Zone facilitator at Operation Restored Warrior and is currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst for the Montana Army National Guard with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.David's desire to reach others so that they can experience the same freedom he has led him to serve with Operation Restored Warrior.https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/help-for-veterans/programs/https://www.instagram.com/david.m.body/Constructive Solutions EnterprisesConstructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned & operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American-made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran-owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/dapperguruSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

We'll be discussing the difference between doing things to get better at them and actually getting better. Every day, we all make attempts to better ourselves. We go to the gym, we read books, we try to learn new things. But there's a big difference between doing these things in order to become better and actually becoming better. In order to get better at something, you need to do it regularly and consistently. You need to push yourself past your comfort zone and embrace failure. It's not easy, but it's worth it. So forget about making excuses and start doing the work necessary to become the best version of yourself. You won't regret it.David Body, SPC, Army National GuardDrop Zone FacilitatorDavid is a Drop Zone facilitator at Operation Restored Warrior and is currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst for the Montana Army National Guard with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.David's desire to reach others so that they can experience the same freedom he has led him to serve with Operation Restored Warrior.https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/help-for-veterans/programs/https://www.instagram.com/david.m.body/Constructive Solutions EnterprisesConstructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned & operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American-made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran-owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/dapperguruSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

When you're starting a business or anything in your life,  there are always risks involved. You might not know if your product will be successful, or not.  You could also end up losing money if you're not careful. No one ever said starting your own business was easy. In fact, it's often filled with risk. But the potential payoff is worth it, right? We've asked our audience what were the risks they took and how or if they paid off. We will be discussing our own experiences and the responses we've received.No one ever became great by playing it safe. If you want to achieve something great, you have to be willing to take risks. Of course, that doesn't mean you should jump into anything without thinking it through first. But if you never take any chances, you'll never get anywhere in life. So don't be afraid to go for what you want - just make sure you're ready for whatever comes your way.—David Body, SPC, Army National GuardDrop Zone FacilitatorDavid is a Drop Zone facilitator at Operation Restored Warrior and is currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst for the Montana Army National Guard with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.David's desire to reach others so that they can experience the same freedom he has led him to serve with Operation Restored Warrior.https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/help-for-veterans/programs/https://www.instagram.com/david.m.body/Constructive Solutions EnterprisesConstructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned & operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American-made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran-owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I am Joined by WSJ best selling authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.From their website http://www.andrews-wilson.com/ https://twitter.com/BAndrewsJWilson Brian Andrews is a US Navy veteran and nuclear engineer who served as an officer on a fast-attack submarine in the Pacific. He is a Park Leadership Fellow, has a master's degree in business from Cornell, and holds a psychology degree from Vanderbilt. He is a husband, father, and advocate of planetary stewardship. He would like to someday take a walk about on Mars. Jeffrey Wilson has at one time worked as an actor, a firefighter, a paramedic, a jet pilot, a diving instructor, a Naval Officer, and a Vascular and Trauma Surgeon. He also served numerous tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Navy combat surgeon, deploying with an east coast-based SEAL Team as part of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. He is the co-author, with Brian Andrews, of the Wall Street Journal and Amazon #1 Bestselling TIER ONE series of thrillers from Thomas & Mercer, including TIER ONE SERIES and the hit spin off SONS OF VALOR.  He and Andrews also Co-author the Nick Foley Thriller Series, written under the pseudonym Alex Ryan, from Crooked Lane Books, which includes BEIJING RED and HONG KONG BLACK. He is the author of three award winning Supernatural thrillers from Journal Stone Publishing: THE TRAITEUR'S RING (2011), THE DONORS (2012), and FADE TO BLACK (2013).He is also the author of the faith based, inspirational war time novel WAR TORN.  Their latest book, ROGUE ASSET, is out now.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Recently David and I asked our audience if they started a business or side hustle when the pandemic hit.  We touch on some of the responses we received.   What it looks like to forge ahead when the world around you is shutting down.  How to not only find opportunities but create them yourself, and various way's you can leverage your skill set to build a business.  David Body, SPC, Army National GuardDrop Zone FacilitatorDavid is a Drop Zone facilitator at Operation Restored Warrior and is currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst for the Montana Army National Guard with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.David's desire to reach others so that they can experience the same freedom he has led him to serve with Operation Restored Warrior.https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/help-for-veterans/programs/https://www.instagram.com/david.m.body/Constructive Solutions EnterprisesConstructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned & operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/dapperguruSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

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Today I am joined by my new co-host, David Body.  David along with his wife and children, recently re-located to the Flathead Valley.  He is an enlisted member of the Army National Guard and was an arborist for 15 years. Like most of my new found friends here in Montana, we met through Jiu Jitsu at SBG. David also volunteers his time with Operation Restored Warrior, a non profit veteran's support organization.  From the ORW website:David Body, SPC, Army National GuardDrop Zone FacilitatorDavid is a Drop Zone facilitator at Operation Restored Warrior and is currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst for the Montana Army National Guard with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.David's desire to reach others so that they can experience the same freedom he has led him to serve with Operation Restored Warrior.https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/help-for-veterans/programs/Constructive Solutions Enterprises Constructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned & operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/dapperguruSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

This week we review listener submitted in-law horror stories!Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy is the founder of AM Strength.She is located in Kalispell, Montana, where she homeschools 5 kids. She takes great joy in helping as many people as she can become stronger than they thought possible at any age. She gives feedback with a smile and can talk baked goods, programming, beginner jiu-jitsu, and lifting form with you with the same level of excitement and passion.*Starting Strength Coach*Barbell Logic Coach*Strength Athlete*Head Strength Coach @ SBG Montana in Kalispell*BJJ White Belthttps://www.instagram.com/am_strength/Alex is the founder of the Cornerstone of America Podcast*Fitness Coach at SBG Montana in Kalispell.*Small Business Consultant (CSA Consulting Services)*7 years as a Gym Owner*20 years in Private Securityhttps://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/Having been together over 18 years, they homeschool their 5 kids in Kalispell, Montana as well as run multiple small businesses.  This podcast is born out of their life experiences and all the joys, trials and tribulations of marriage, parenting, small business owners and all success and failures along the way.  Enjoy some fun marital banter followed by some Q&A from friends, followers, clients and more.  Enjoy!!https://www.instagram.com/thehooliganandtheharridan/SPONSORS:Constructive Solutions EnterprisesThey made these amazing aluminum logo signs for the podcast. Constructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned and operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding.If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

We asked our friends/followers about some of the dumbest fights they've had with their significant other! Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy is the founder of AM Strength.She is located in Kalispell, Montana, where she homeschools 5 kids. She takes great joy in helping as many people as she can become stronger than they thought possible at any age. She gives feedback with a smile and can talk baked goods, programming, beginner jiu-jitsu, and lifting form with you with the same level of excitement and passion.*Starting Strength Coach*Barbell Logic Coach*Strength Athlete*Head Strength Coach @ SBG Montana in Kalispell*BJJ White BeltAlex is the founder of the Cornerstone of America Podcast*Fitness Coach at SBG Montana in Kalispell.*Small Business Consultant (CSA Consulting Services)*7 years as a Gym Owner*20 years in Private SecurityHaving been together over 18 years, they homeschool their 5 kids in Kalispell, Montana as well as run multiple small businesses.  This podcast is born out of their life experiences and all the joys, trials and tribulations of marriage, parenting, small business owners and all success and failures along the way.  Enjoy some fun marital banter followed by some Q&A from friends, followers, clients and more.  Enjoy!!SPONSORS:Constructive Solutions EnterprisesThey made these amazing aluminum logo signs for the podcast.  Constructive Solutions Ent. Is a Family owned and operated business in Northwest Montana.We specialize in creating custom products tailored to our Customer's needs and desires. We can create beautiful custom prints on high quality Aluminum with your images whether it be a personal picture offyour phone or your Company Logo or branding. We also create custom POP displays and signage for thebeverage industry and retailers.https://constructivesolutionsenterpri...https://www.facebook.com/constructivesehttps://www.instagram.com/constructiv...If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/dapperguru/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

In the first of a 7 part series I am co-hosting and releasing with Podcaster Scott Rammage from The Brotherhood of Fatherhood and Stories that Sell podcasts, we dive into the first steps of understanding how to improve your life.  In this episode, Alex and Scott talk about the necessity of personal transformation and it's the importance of each individual's commitment to grow and expand at all levels, that you can be the best version you can be by constantly raising your game while understanding your limits.In the coming weeks we will be covering the following: 2 Episodes on Self - Mental Health and what that entails2 Episodes on Health - Physical Health2 Episodes on Wealth - Financial Freedom and Flexibility and what that looks like.   And lastly an episode to summarize everything and next steps in your life.  You can check out more of Scott and his podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brotherhood-of-fatherhood/id1506798772https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodoffatherhood/https://www.instagram.com/scottrammage/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-that-sell/id1582826898Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Anna Marie & I kick off the first official episode of our new podcast!The first two episodes will be joint released on this channel and our new Podcast Channel dedicated to this show. We asked our friends/followers what is one of the dumbest arguments you and your significant other has had?  Some of the responses were hilarious!Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy is the founder of AM Strength.She is located in Kalispell, Montana, where she homeschools 5 kids. She takes great joy in helping as many people as she can become stronger than they thought possible at any age. She gives feedback with a smile and can talk baked goods, programming, beginner jiu-jitsu, and lifting form with you with the same level of excitement and passion.*Starting Strength Coach*Barbell Logic Coach*Strength Athlete*Head Strength Coach @ SBG Montana in Kalispell*BJJ White BeltAlex is the founder of the Cornerstone of America Podcast*Fitness Coach at SBG Montana in Kalispell.*Small Business Consultant (CSA Consulting Services)*7 years as a Gym Owner*20 years in Private SecurityHaving been together over 18 years, they homeschool their 5 kids in Kalispell, Montana as well as run multiple small businesses.  This podcast is born out of their life experiences and all the joys, trials and tribulations of marriage, parenting, small business owners and all success and failures along the way.  Enjoy some fun marital banter followed by some Q&A from friends, followers, clients and more.  Enjoy!!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

In this episode Anna Marie and I sat down to talk about our kids' Jiu Jitsu competition.  We talked about the various challenges and joys of parenting children through competition, experiences learned and more.We also started a new segment on the show: Things you never thought you would say to your partner when you started dating.Many laughs ensued! Enjoy!Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Chris Sigouin is the co-founder and co-owner of Level Up Health and Fitness https://levelupfitness406.com/ here in Kalispell, MT.  Chris has over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist, physical therapist and personal trainer.  I met Chris at SBG Montana during a BJJ class.  Recently Chris competed in his first MMA fight at 40 years old.  Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!https://www.facebook.com/Level-Up-Health-Fitness-101517572086505/?ref=page_internal If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I sit down with Anna Marie after her first Power Lifting competition in 4 years!We talked meet prep while balancing everything else a homeschooling mother of 5 who runs a business has to handle as well.  Enjoy!Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Jon Boone is a Black Belt in BJJ and one of my coaches at SBG Kalispell.  We are currently working security for the Cedar Creek Fire base camp in Winthrop, WA  It's been humbling to see so many people from various agencies and organizations come together for weeks on end to battle these immense fires.  This is our second tour here and we thought we would sit down and give a run down of what an immense operation it is to take on a forest fire the spans thousands of acres.  To learn more about this fire click the link below:https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7655/http://sbgmontana.com/https://www.instagram.com/jon_boone_sbg_socal/https://www.instagram.com/sbgmontana/https://www.facebook.com/sbgmontana/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Tim Cruickshank is the founder and CEO of Bonefrog Coffee & Bonefrog Cellars Company. A Veteran-owned and operated premium, small-batch coffee roastery & premium boutique winery both located in the Pacific Northwest.From their websites https://bonefrog-coffee.com/ & https://bonefrogcellars.com/After serving 25 years in the U.S. Navy, I created Bonefrog Coffee  & Bonefrog Cellars as a tribute to the “Brotherhood” of U.S. Navy SEAL's, the Naval Special Warfare community and to all Americans who bravely served, or who are currently serving, in our United States Armed Forces. Each label we create tells a story to remind us of battles fought and great American heroes who answered the call. We feel these stories are worth repeating and sharing with others so their memories and legacies will never be forgotten."I consider Bonefrog Coffee Company my next mission and I take great pride in the coffee we roast. We do this to support those brave Americans at the tip of the spear, we honor their sacrifices and preserve their legacies.We make this coffee for you, our fellow flag waving, freedom loving Americans, with a heartfelt thank you to our veteran, law enforcement and first responder communities".A large portion of the proceeds goes to the Navy Seal Foundation and other Veteran Support non profits.https://www.navysealfoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/bonefrogcoffee/https://www.instagram.com/bonefrogcellars/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

On this episode of our new weekly segment featuring my wife,  Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy, we talked about the difference between injured and hurt/sore, struggling mentally with a diet, when to stay in your lane when offering advice and we recapped our summer so far at SBG and some of our favorite people. Enjoy!Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru.  That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

On this episode of our new weekly segment featuring my wife,  Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy, we touch on the image of social media vs reality.  What the 4th of July means to you, and some more training myths busted.  Enjoy!Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!https://www.facebook.com/am.strength.ss/https://www.instagram.com/am_strength/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

John Frankl is a martial artist with a background in several different styles including Karate, Kuk Sool Won, Serrada Eskrima and Thai boxing (Muay Thai). Frankl is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Roberto Maia and a pioneer in bringing the sport of BJJ to South Korea having opened possibly the very first legitimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in the country (in 1999) Travis Davison is the VP of Straight Blast Gym International, and along with his wife Kisa, the owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a black belt with over 20 years in BJJ.  He's also my coach.If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Q&A Episode 2 with Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy  AM StrengthIf you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

A new weekly segment featuring my wife,  Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy.Anna Marie is a strength coach with Starting Strength, Barbell Logic and her company AM StrengthA homeschooling teacher/mother of 5 childrenWhite belt in Jiu JitsuStrength AthleteWife and so much more!Tune in for our weekly Q&A as she answers questions from the interwebs!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Travis Davison is the VP of Straight Blast Gym International, and along with his wife Kisa, the owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a black belt with over 20 years in BJJ.  He's also my coach.  When my wife and I made the decision last summer to move our family to the Flathead Valley, Travis' gym, SBG, was one of the reasons we chose Kalispell.  We related to his and Kisa's story of the peaks and valley's of early success and business followed by failure.  How you deal with that failure and the decisions you make in life to pick your self up and move forward.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.  Enjoy!If you're looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That's thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

If you don't know Bruce's story, please go back and listen to Episode #24.  This is a follow up conversation with Bruce and his progress/journey over the last year after his accident.  A truly inspiring story and amazing individual.  Enjoy!One week before his wife was due to have their first child Bruce stopped to help with a car accident on his way to work. While helping he was hit by a car and almost lost his life.  Bruce was then rush to the hospital and in surgery all day with life-threatening injuries. Thankfully now he is recovering and doing well but he had to lose his left leg from the knee down. When faced with the choice of either losing his leg or keeping it and taking the chance it might cost him his life, the choice was clear. Losing his leg would mean being with his wife and seeing his  baby girl grow up.When you listen to Bruce's story and the people that where there tell what happened, you come to realize, that by all accounts, Bruce should not have survived. There are many contributing factors for his survival.   His wife, his unborn daughter, the quick thinking of some amazing individuals who happened to be there that day as well.Bruce also had been strength training for a couple years at the time of the accident.  At 5'2" and 120lbs prior to starting this program, Bruce worked extremely hard with the Starting Strength program https://startingstrength.com/  and Coach Nick Delgadillo, he put on 20lbs of muscle and was lifting twice his body weight on most of his barbell lifts.This added muscle, strength, and ability fight through adversity no doubt helped him survive this ordeal.Not only that, Bruce was back under the Barbell, minus his lower left leg, training less than 2 months after his accident. Bruce's family and strength training helped save his life, and it's the driving force behind his incredible rate of recovery.https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericahttps://www.instagram.com/brucetrout28/https://www.facebook.com/bruce.trout.7https://www.gofundme.com/f/pleas-help-support-andrea-and-bruce-trout?fbclid=IwAR0hmedOQmiWiCmoStFiM--8o29pGcbYVAOv9hC640QpjUDaVLGCbjPUV6Ihttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialStartingStrength/https://startingstrength.com/author/nick-delgadillohttps://liftfightwin.com/https://www.instagram.com/startingstrength/Support the show https://thedapperguru.com   and use promo code "cornerstone" for 15% off your order!If you’re looking for American made, quality men's grooming products from a company that is veteran owned, then shop Dapperguru. That’s thedapperguru.com and use promo code cornerstone for 15% off your order. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

From Ryan's website https://www.ignitedff.com/It was my dream to become a firefighter/paramedic and join the brotherhood of men and women that put their lives on the line to help others in need.  I've lived and worked for 15 years as a professional firefighter and have learned a lot about what it takes to maintain physical and mental health while sustaining a healthy balance in my personal and professional life.I currently live and serve in the suburbs outside Phoenix, Arizona.  I am a husband and father of three.  I'm an avid reader.  I love to watch movies, play video games, and am very into fitness and nutrition.Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of my brothers and sisters who are finding it more difficult to manage their stress.  In 2017, firefighter and first-responder suicides surpassed line of duty deaths (LODDs) for the first time ever.  This devastating news has revealed that we have a very real problem within the fire service community and it MUST not be ignored!​IGNITEd is a brotherhood of firefighters who challenge the status quo through self-improvement and accountability.  Our working environments must be positively influenced and in order to improve them, we must first improve ourselves.​The IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast is a way to shed light on the issues facing us today as well as provide some strategies to help manage those challenges.  We become stronger as we build each other, but we must first make sure that we are taking care of ourselves.  Otherwise, we can't take care of those we are sworn to serve.​It's time to OWN IT when it comes to our physical and mental health as well as how we treat each other within our organizations!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I am joined today by my wife, Anna Marie Oakes-Joudy.  She is the founder of AM Strength. As a Starting Strength Coach and A Strength Coach with Barbell Logic, she trains clients out of her professionally outfitted garage gym as well as online.  She also homeschools our 5 children. We sat down and talked about our decision to move our family from Washington to Montana.  Our entire family becoming fully immersed in Jiu Jitsu.  Adapting strength training while rolling 4-5 days a week, and much more.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper, to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines, to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces.The fourth thriller in the “so powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written” (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Terminal List series follows former Navy SEAL James Reece as he is entrusted with a top-secret CIA mission of retribution twenty years in the making.  The Devils Hand hit's the shelves April 13th!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Matt Reynolds has over 20 years of experience competing in strength sports and coaching barbell-based strength and conditioning. In his earlier life he totaled “elite” in multiple weight classes in powerlifting and earned his professional status in the sport of Strongman. In 2008, he founded one of the strongest and largest strength gyms in the country, STRONG Gym, which Matt sold in 2015, to turn his attention to the broader audience of online coaching.Today his focus is on improving the quality-of-life of his clients and staff through the refining power of voluntary hardship (primarily through strength training). In 2016 Matt founded Barbell Logic; a company built to provide the highest quality online strength coaching and educational content in the industry, from the finest coaches on the planet, with unsurpassed customer service.Barbell Logic has grown to be one of the largest online coaching companies on the planet, with a successful podcast, YouTube channel, and hundreds of articles on the value of strength training. However, none of this would have been possible without the hard work and support of his incredible staff (and the support of his family).https://barbell-logic.com/https://www.facebook.com/barbelllogiccoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/barbell_logic/https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Had the pleasure of sitting down with my BJJ coach Jon Boone . Jon runs some of the Foundations classes at SBG Montana here in Kalispell. Starting over with something as in depth and challenging as Jiu Jitsu at 41 years old has been a great experience for myself and my family as well. We talked BJJ, moving our families, pursuit of freedom and opportunities, his experience in becoming a US Citizen ( Canadian born) small business ownership and so much more. If you've ever thought about trying Jiu Jitsu and haven't made the leap, do it! And def check out SBG here in Montana. They have multiple locations and the owners are wonderful. Enjoy!http://sbgmontana.com/https://www.instagram.com/jon_boone_sbg_socal/https://www.instagram.com/sbgmontana/https://www.facebook.com/sbgmontana/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I got a chance to sit down with Adam Lauritzen, SSC. He is the owner of Silverback Strength and Conditioning. https://www.silverbacksandc.com/He's also a former marine and purple belt in Jiu Jitsu. We hit on all those topics, enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/SilverbackStrengthReno/https://www.instagram.com/silverbacksandc/https://twitter.com/Silverback1371https://www.yelp.com/biz/silverback-strength-and-conditioning-renoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

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Jeff Mahaffey is many things:A father...A husband....A veteran....Franchise Director for Self Made Training Facility https://www.selfmadetrainingfacility.com/Owner of multiple locations himselfIn this episode we dove into his background and how he and his team have handled the illegal shutdown attempts placed on small businesses. https://www.selfmadetrainingfacility.com/phoenixhttps://www.instagram.com/selfmadetrainingfacility/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/jeff.mahaffey/?hl=enSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

My guest today is Scott Rammage. Scott is the Co-Founder of The Brotherhood of Fatherhood. The Brotherhood of Fatherhood is a resource to help men throughout the world to be better pillars in their household, work, and community. Inspiring a focus on fatherhood, Faith, Abilities, Tribe, Humility, Energy, and Resources.Scott has a passion to help men achieve greatness as fathers, husbands, and community leaders. Scott has two sons and has been married to his wife Kimberly since 1996! Scott Loves Rucking, lifting weights, mountain biking and spending time with his family.Find out more about The Brotherhood of Fatherhood below:https://thebrotherhoodoffatherhood-com.myshopify.com/https://www.facebook.com/brotherhoodofatherhoodhttps://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodoffatherhood/?hl=enSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

What better way to wrap up my first season of my podcast, https://www.cornerstoneofamericapodcast.com/podcast that with Chris Albanese! I say this all the time, but we had an absolutely wonderful conversation. From his website:Chris started his law enforcement career in 2000 as a state investigator with the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. Then, in 2004, he joined the ranks of the U.S. Secret Service as a special agent. And after spending four years in the Newark and New York City Field offices investigating financial crimes and conducting protective advances for some of the world’s most influential leaders, he transferred to Washington D.C.During his nearly decade of service with the Secret Service, Chris protected two sitting U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents (as well as three former U.S. Presidents and their spouses). He was also fortunate enough to travel the world and work alongside some of the very best men and women the United States of America has to offer. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, who is a special agent with the Secret Service, and their two children.He is also the co-host of the widely successful THE CREW REVIEWS podcast. For more information and links to episodes go to www.thecrewreviews.comHe is represented by Mike Hoogland of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC and is currently working on getting his first book published.Follow him on Twitter: @CE_AlbaneseInstagram: @ce_albanese_booksOrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEAlbaneseOfficial/https://cealbanese.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Jeff was born into a family of business ownership. His great grandfather and grandfather established a car dealership in High Springs, FL that was the oldest Chevrolet dealership in Florida. Over 75 years in business as a Chevrolet franchise. His father and mother owned a toy store that was in business for almost 30 years, and his brother has a thriving consulting business. Jeff’s professional path started in 1990 when his father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Since Jeff’s father was the sole provider, the family needed the business to stay open. His father needed treatment immediately and his mother needed to be his caretaker, so Jeff needed to go to work. He balanced his senior year in high school and keeping the store open. This was when he started to see the work ethic his parents taught him and that life will deal big blows when you least expect it. Jeff’s father lost his battle with cancer July 5, 1991. Along with the support and help of his mother, the business stayed open until Jeff graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Public Relations in 1997. They decided at that point it was time for a new chapter for both of them and they closed down the business after almost 30 years. The key learnings were customer service and attention to the small details. His father stressed the importance of being attentive to the customer standing in front of you. He also taught him to never sit down until everything has been done. The problem with that is there is always something that needs to be done and customers appreciate your attention to detail. Jeff has never forgotten those lessons and they are the core of who he is. His professional experiences cover retail sales, education technology sales, healthcare sales, team management, training, and marketing. Jeff is entering the 21st year of his pharmaceutical career and still carries the learnings from his father; customer service and attention to the small details. His experiences over the past 29 years have revealed the importance of self-discovery, self-motivation, and being an active part in his own future. These three things are the critical factors that led to his success and now he wants to pay it forward. Jeff was inspired and motivated to establish Active Futures LLC to help organizations, individual professionals, leaders, and executives reach their own potential through self-discovery and hard work. There isn’t an easy, one size fits all solution to reach your own potential. It will take hard work and dedication on your part and Jeff is excited to be a part of that. ​https://www.active-futures.com/https://www.instagram.com/activefuturesllc/https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericaSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

https://www.instagram.com/andrewbarbender/https://linktr.ee/andrewbarbenderAndrew grew up competing in multiple sports through college culminating in three varsity letters as the stroke seat of the Oregon State Men’s Crew team, a top ten crew in the country. He also earned Pac-10 First-Team All-Conference and All-Academic honors in 2001. After completing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Andrew served in the US Navy for six years as a Surface Warfare Officer with a specialty in nuclear power operations. After completing his service in the military, Andrew worked in the aerospace and electronics manufacturing industry for ten years. During that time he completed a Masters in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University and rose to senior management levels of two large diversified manufacturing companies.Andrew joined Barbell Logic in 2016 as a staff coach and eventually joined the company in full time position as Vice President of Coaching Excellence in 2019. After personally benefiting from strength training, he is passionate about helping others along their own personal journey of being stronger.Andrew has been strength training for over 25 years and has been a professional barbell coach since 2011. He coaches clients from all walks of life: high school athletes, working professionals, and masters athletes that aim to stay strong as late in life as possible. Having experience as both a competitive collegiate athlete as well as a working parent competing during the weekend, Andrew has a unique combination of both professional and personal experience balancing training, work, and life.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Brett Vance is a man of many interests and talents. Brett is the Director of Marketing for http://explosm.net/ (Cyanide and Happiness) He's also co-owner of https://www.thislittlebeanofmine.com/ and https://ubiquitybeards.com/

Jonathan Jakubowski is the Director of SmartSolve, an award-winning startup businessfocused on sustainable packaging. Jonathan received his undergraduate degree fromBowling Green State University and Masters Degree in Public Policy from GeorgetownUniversity. He is an avid social entrepreneur as the Founder of Champions in Actionand as the Chairman of the Forge Leadership Network Board of Directors. In 2017,Jonathan was unanimously selected as Executive Committee Chairman of the WoodCounty Republican Party and sits on the Wood County Board of Elections.His new book is Bellwether Blue. From Jon's website:Faith, family, freedom. These three pillars are interdependent in the Americanexperiment. These timeless principles represent the reason for this book. With somany wonderful sources of literature discussing these ideals, one must ask, why is thisbook worthy of my time?Naturally, before spending countless hours writing, I had to ask myself the samequestion. It was upon the recognition of my unique location, living in Wood County,Ohio, a “Swing County”, that I knew that I had struck gold. Through a compilation ofseven stories of Millennials in Swing County America, who swung from Obama toTrump, this work revives the importance of these timeless ideals of faith, family, andfreedom in the electoral context.https://bellwetherbluesbook.com/https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamerica - Links to all social media, webpage, podcasts and more!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

Art Campos is a former member of 2nd Ranger Battalion and current owner of Iron Legacy Fitness, a Cross Fit gym in Puyallup, Washington. From his website, https://www.ironlegacyfit.com/about/ART CAMPOSOwner Art Campos Jr. has been Crossfitting since 2009. He studied martial arts for 20 years and discovered CrossFit on his third combat rotation in Afghanistan with his Fire Team Leader. ``We used to do workouts in the middle of the day, and our platform was a baggage pallet,`` he says. ``I loved every minute of it, and the rest is history.``Art joined the military at 18 years old and served 10 years in 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, in every capacity from Rifleman to Weapons Squad Leader to Sniper Section Leader. He accumulated over 40 months in combat across 10 deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism.Currently, Art is serving in the Air Force (R) as an Air Force Security Forces Fire Team Leader, and is a recent graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. He works as a Police Officer for a local police department.While Art is passionate about CrossFit, serving his country and community, and loves shooting and time with his son, Dominic, is his favorite pastime. He also enjoys his pups, Daisy and Dmitri (named after Klokov, of course).“Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” Bruce LeeCERTSCrossFit Level 1USA Powerlifting Certified Club Coach1st Degree Black Belt Kum Saja DoDon't forget to check out my new website and You Tube page as well!https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericaThank you for supporting the show!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I am Joined by WSJ best selling authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. From their website http://www.andrews-wilson.com/https://twitter.com/BAndrewsJWilsonBrian Andrews is a US Navy veteran and nuclear engineer who served as an officer on a fast-attack submarine in the Pacific. He is a Park Leadership Fellow, has a master’s degree in business from Cornell, and holds a psychology degree from Vanderbilt. He is a husband, father, and advocate of planetary stewardship. He would like to someday take a walk about on Mars. Jeffrey Wilson has at one time worked as an actor, a firefighter, a paramedic, a jet pilot, a diving instructor, a Naval Officer, and a Vascular and Trauma Surgeon. He also served numerous tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Navy combat surgeon, deploying with an east coast-based SEAL Team as part of a Joint Special Operations Task Force.He is the co-author, with Brian Andrews, of the Wall Street Journal and Amazon #1 Bestselling TIER ONE series of thrillers from Thomas & Mercer, including TIER ONE, WAR SHADOWS, CRUSADER ONE, and AMERICAN OPERATOR. He and Andrews also Co-author the Nick Foley Thriller Series, written under the pseudonym Alex Ryan, from Crooked Lane Books, which includes BEIJING RED and HONG KONG BLACK.He is the author of three award winning Supernatural thrillers from Journal Stone Publishing: THE TRAITEUR’S RING (2011), THE DONORS (2012), and FADE TO BLACK (2013).He is also the author of the faith based, inspirational war time novel WAR TORN.Jeff and his wife, Wendy, are Virginia natives who, with children Ashley, Emma, Jack, and Connor, call Tampa, Florida home. He still works as a Vascular Surgeon and as a consultant for the Department of Defense when not hard at work on his next book.Their new book from the best selling Tier One series: Collateral is available for pre-order on Amazon now! https://www.amazon.com/Collateral-Tier-One-Thrillers-Book-ebook/dp/B083RM8K3F/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tier+one+book&qid=1585903876&sr=8-2With SCARS, Andrews & Wilson are launching the first installment in a new series of novellas called TIER ONE ORIGINS. Each short features a different Tier One character during a pivotal event in their past before joining Task Force Ember. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support please the head on over to the podcast page and new YouTube Channel -------> https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamerica

https://linktr.ee/vera_nahcehttps://www.instagram.com/vera_nahce/https://barbell-logic.com/team/niki-sims/With over a decade of coaching experience, Niki has gained invaluable experience coaching men and women from all training backgrounds, or lack thereof, who have diverse and important goals.Prior to becoming a dedicated strength coach, she spent many hours chasing aesthetic and flighty goals. Constantly feeling unfulfilled and stuck, it was through dedicated barbell training that she started to fully appreciate the big picture or strength. Goals are now driven by true internal values and motivation, and she hopes to help her clients find the same feeling of fulfillment in their abilities.Niki believes that through these basic barbell exercises, one is able to connect to something that brings tremendous value to his or her life in countless ways. Through the process of becoming stronger, her clients are rewarded with confidence, usefulness, youthfulness, and growth.Niki competes in Powerlifting and Strengthlifting with personal bests of a 290lb Squat, 120lb Press, 200lb Bench, 430lb Deadlift and a 100lb Weighted Chin-up. She also practices jiu jitsu and loves to watch sunsets over the beach.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYTozRfTi0Izwx746sDQBQhttps://www.cornerstoneofamericapodcast.com/https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericaSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I'm honored to have Scott of @unbreakable_journey join me on the podcast today!. If you don't know Scott's story, he's a married father of 4. A former Marine and Law Enforcement Officer. 18 months ago, Scott went in for a routine medical procedure and woke up paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors told him he'd never walk again. Scott's response? "Hold my beer doc, watch this!" (Ok, maybe he didn't say that exactly but you get the point!!). For the next year, with his faith, friends and family by his side, Scott defied the odds to not only walk again, but this past summer he completed a 10k along side @domraso Go listen to that podcast with Dom, Episode 1 to hear his full story.Scott has also began a new business venture as a motivational speaker among other things, helping others who may be in similar situations to keep fighting. They recently announced the launch of a 501c3 non profit to support veterans. People like Dom and Scott are truly the cornerstone of this amazing country.Looking forward to bringing you his story and plans for the future.https://www.facebook.com/scott.flansbaumhttps://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_journey/https://www.rescue22foundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/cornerstoneofamerica/https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneofamerica-106867044023639/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

I am joined but the multi talented and hilarious Robert MarshallRobert is a wearer of many hats including but not limited too:Army VeteranAuthorBusiness Owner of https://thedapperguru.com/ Comedian and Philanthropist - Works with https://weareosd.org/ helping with programs and raising money for the veteran support group. Including the upcoming comedy event he is helping host - Link Below https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugh-therapy-a-veteran-comedy-show-benefiting-osd-tickets-94218767871?fbclid=IwAR3VchnjcB6SVVXusBYA7Toc8LF0SxO4zj80bJHHrAlElLZej7MUkvzCCZ4And a program director through Positive Psychology Links below to all his social media as well, Enjoy!!https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericahttps://www.facebook.com/robertlmarshall5https://www.instagram.com/ruckwarrior/https://twitter.com/RobertMarsLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmarshall1/https://thedapperguru.com/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)

One week before his wife was due to have their first child Bruce stopped to help with a car accident on his way to work. While helping he was hit by a car and almost lost his life. Bruce was then rush to the hospital and in surgery all day with life-threatening injuries. Thankfully now he is recovering and doing well but he had to lose his left leg from the knee down. When faced with the choice of either losing his leg or keeping it and taking the chance it might cost him his life, the choice was clear. Losing his leg would mean being with his wife and seeing his baby girl grow up. When you listen to Bruce's story and the people that where there tell what happened, you come to realize, that by all accounts, Bruce should not have survived. There are many contributing factors for his survival. His wife, his unborn daughter, the quick thinking of some amazing individuals who happened to be there that day as well.Bruce also had been strength training for a couple years at the time of the accident. At 5'2" and 120lbs prior to starting this program, Bruce worked extremely hard with the Starting Strength program https://startingstrength.com/ and Coach Nick Delgadillo, he put on 20lbs of muscle and was lifting twice his body weight on most of his barbell lifts.This added muscle, strength, and ability fight through adversity no doubt helped him survive this ordeal. Not only that, Bruce was back under the Barbell, minus his lower left leg, training less than 2 months after his accident. Bruce's family and strength training helped save his life, and it's the driving force behind his incredible rate of recovery.https://linktr.ee/cornerstoneofamericahttps://www.instagram.com/brucetrout28/https://www.facebook.com/bruce.trout.7https://www.gofundme.com/f/pleas-help-support-andrea-and-bruce-trout?fbclid=IwAR0hmedOQmiWiCmoStFiM--8o29pGcbYVAOv9hC640QpjUDaVLGCbjPUV6Ihttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialStartingStrength/https://startingstrength.com/author/nick-delgadillohttps://liftfightwin.com/https://www.instagram.com/startingstrength/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ZV837Q7N62W36&source=url)