The Ty Brady Way

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Andy Neary, former professional baseball pitcher turned insurance industry consultant and founder of Complete Game Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom on branding, leadership, mindset, and what it really takes to go from stuck to scaling. Andy's path into insurance started the way many do: by accident. After playing Division One baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and spending two years in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system, he found a pink slip in his locker and a family friend pointing him toward New England Financial. But the limiting beliefs that derailed his baseball career, fear of judgment, fear of comparison, fear of failure, followed him straight into his sales career and kept him mediocre for the better part of a decade. The real turning point came in 2014 when he and his fiancé Amy packed up and moved to Colorado, giving Andy a blank slate and the push he needed to bet on himself for the first time. He built a personal brand on LinkedIn when most people in the industry were still laughing at the idea, generated inbound leads by showing up every day with valuable content, and eventually had peers asking him to teach them what he'd done. By 2021, he walked away from his book of business entirely and went all in on Complete Game Consulting, which today helps insurance professionals craft a sales message that gets the right prospects to say, tell me more. The heart of this conversation is the mindset gap between six-figure and seven-figure producers, and Andy breaks it down into three shifts. The first is investing in yourself without waiting for someone else to foot the bill, a non-negotiable he says separates top producers from everyone else. The second is putting in the work when no one is watching. The third is owning the result, good or bad, and treating every loss as data rather than defeat. From there, Andy walks through the three questions every stuck agent needs to answer: what makes you different, what is your zone of genius, and who is your ideal buyer? Get those three things clear, he argues, and you have the foundation to become a genuine thought leader in your niche, regardless of whether you've been in the business two months or twenty years. Andy and Ty also dig into the future of the industry, and Andy makes a compelling case that AI won't replace the relationship-driven insurance professional, but it will absolutely replace the transactional broker. His take is that the producer role is shifting from consultative advisor to industry expert, and agents who embrace that shift and use AI to automate the mundane so they can spend more time on relationships will thrive. Those still evaluating their stance on AI, in his words, are already getting left behind. The episode closes with two pieces of advice that Andy, a self-described natural introvert, says changed the way he sells. First, if you believe in what you sell and believe it helps people, you have an obligation to tell as many people as possible. Second, your job in a sales conversation isn't to win the business, it's to help the prospect make a clear and confident decision, even if that decision is no. Andy leaves everything with one final word: consistency. It's the only secret sauce, and the best producers in the industry have simply mastered the art of showing up every single day. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Skip Wilson, digital marketing veteran, agency founder, and self-described framework guy, for a candid and practical conversation about building a business from the ground up, leading with intention, and defining success on your own terms. Skip's origin story is one of the most disarming you'll hear: he got into marketing at 16 by telling a girl he was a writer to impress her, and then actually had to become one. That early pattern of committing first and figuring it out later carried him all the way to a VP of Digital Media role at iHeart Media, where he spent over a decade building and leading teams at scale. When he finally left the corporate world to go out on his own, the imposter syndrome he'd somehow dodged in his fearless teenage years hit him full force, a reminder that confidence isn't linear and that even the most experienced leaders have to keep earning it. Skip opens up about watching his father, a lifelong entrepreneur, lose his business, including the planes and everything that came with it, and how witnessing that from a front-row seat taught him that there is no such thing as arriving. You never get to stop building. He also shares one of the most relatable struggles of his career: learning to code while dyslexic at a time when WordPress required actual programming knowledge. Something that took him five times longer than anyone else, and something he quietly pushed through without ever letting a client know. The conversation takes a sharp turn into team building and leadership, where Skip is refreshingly specific. He offers a mathematical framework for employee performance built around four levers: desire, ability, expectation, and tools. His argument is that most underperformance isn't a talent problem but an expectation problem, and that giving people a clear scorecard for their role changes everything. He also makes a strong case for hiring people who will push back, disagree, and tell you when something is dumb, especially in the early days, while acknowledging that his own tendency toward bluntness required him to eventually hire a COO to bring the warmth and relational culture his team also needed. On the subject of success, Skip draws a clear line between who he was twenty years ago, chasing a name and personal recognition, and who he is today, someone who actively shies away from the spotlight because he's more interested in impact than in being known for impact. His definition of legacy is sitting on his desk in the form of a fortune cookie he kept not out of superstition but because he genuinely hopes it comes true: you'll become known for your generosity. He points to Milton Hershey and Walt Disney as his north stars, two builders who created not just great companies but entire communities and whose generosity still sends students to college and fills theme parks decades after they're gone. Skip closes by inviting listeners to reach out at info@draftmediapartners.com, where his team offers free marketing audits and business strategy conversations, because as both Skip and Ty agree, entrepreneurs take care of each other.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Rome Madison, a two-decade veteran of the precision medicine and life science industry turned keynote speaker, author, and confidence coach, for a conversation that is equal parts biography, business wisdom, and raw inspiration. Rome unpacks a journey that began not in a lab or a lecture hall, but on a football field in small-town Dennison, Texas, where he graduated college with a 2.0 GPA in general studies before teaching himself the language of genetics and genomics from medical school libraries. He spent his early career at the ground floor of the precision medicine revolution, building networks of key opinion leaders at top medical schools before eventually rising to VP of Sales. When a leadership regime change left him tutoring his own peers and spoon-feeding the industry to the very people he reported to, he made the leap in 2016 to launch his own consulting firm, Genomic Selling Solutions, helping early and mid-stage life science companies stop burning through capital and start competing with sound strategy. His first client? A multi-billionaire doctor who was making headlines for claiming he would cure cancer, whom Rome approached cold at a major oncology conference by walking straight past his entourage and sticking out his hand. The heart of this conversation is confidence, and Rome's framework for building it. He breaks down the three anchors he teaches in his Confidence Clinic: acceptance of who you are in the moment, self-competence rooted in your genuine areas of strength, and strategy, even an imperfect one. Together, these three things allow anyone to show up powerfully, not because they have it all figured out, but because they've stopped letting what they lack drown out what they know. He speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, noting that a persistent 2.0 GPA graduate with no PhD had to override every instinct telling him he didn't belong before he could build something remarkable. Rome also offers one of the most refreshing definitions of success you'll hear, pushing back on the idea that hitting a revenue number or acquiring a status symbol constitutes a life well built. To Rome, success is a place you live, not a moment you reach, and it has to be defined by meaning and fulfillment first, with the metrics following behind. He traces that philosophy back to a season of unemployment early in his career, when a college friend mailed him a copy of The Purpose Driven Life and its opening words, “It's not about you,” rewired how he saw everything. That single habit of reading, of biographies, of books that challenged and stretched him, is what gave him the discipline to self-educate into one of the most specialized industries in healthcare. He closes with a tribute to the two people who shaped him most: his mother, the first college graduate in their family who put herself through the University of Texas as a single working mom and told Rome he had absolutely no excuse, and his grandfather Richard Jackson, born in 1920 in Chickasaw Indian territory, an eighth-grade education, 33 years at Southwestern Bell, a pig farm, real estate, and AT&T and Walt Disney stock that kept sending dividend checks long after he passed, ultimately funding Rome's daughters' college accounts. As Rome puts it, as a Black man in America, he knows he is his ancestors' wildest dreams, and he wants every listener to stretch their vision of themselves just as wide.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty hosts a high-energy training call with his longtime friend and agency-building veteran Scott Heusser, who breaks down the four types of Medicare agents and shares the habits and strategies that helped him grow from a corporate career at United Healthcare to running an agency that wrote 7,000 applications in a single year. Scott opens up about his journey, from managing United Healthcare's broker division and scaling from 25 to 1,200 agents overnight, to nearly quitting 80 times during his first year running his own agency on the East Coast, before the mentorship of Ty Brady and others helped him push through. Before diving into the four agent types, Scott challenges every listener to write down their top three daily priorities, backed by the sobering stat that only 11% of Americans actually accomplish their top three priorities each day. He also makes the case for 50 contacts per week for full-time agents, showing that 2,500 annual contacts at just a 10% conversion rate equals 250 applications, simply from opening your mouth and telling people what you do. Scott then walks through all four types. The lead driven agent relies on sources like Our Marketing, Target Leads, Lead Heroes, RGI, Facebook, and the Integrity Lead Marketplace, with the real differentiator being how hard you work the lead, not what you paid for it. The Medicare seminar agent hosts dinner events to deliver Medicare 101 presentations, with one of Scott's North Carolina agents building a 300-client book doing nothing but seminars for two years. The Medicare kiosk agent works high-traffic locations like Walmart during AEP, county fairs, and even rural Dollar Generals, where Scott's team once wrote 25 brand new to Medicare applications in a single county fair weekend. Ty adds a key distinction every kiosk agent needs to know: the rules restrict approaching people, but engaging someone or asking a question is a different matter entirely. Scott's message is simple: success comes down to habits, hustle, and being willing to tell your story wherever you are.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Mike Saunders, a marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and the creator of the federally trademarked Authority Positioning Portfolio. The two have history, Ty was a guest on Mike's show years ago, and now the tables have turned for a conversation that is equal parts business strategy, personal philosophy, and hard-won wisdom from someone who built something real the slow and honest way. Mike's journey did not start in marketing. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry at JP Morgan Chase before the 2007 crash effectively wiped out the world he had built. Rather than wait it out, he got his MBA in marketing, launched his own firm, and promptly made every mistake a new entrepreneur can make, chasing every client, offering every service, and spreading himself so thin that nothing stuck. For four to five years he describes it plainly as a desolate and dark time, with a wife, four kids in private school, and the pressure of it all bearing down. But buried inside that stretch of struggle was the moment that changed everything, the day he handed out his first book at a conference and watched the room respond differently than they ever had to a PDF or a blog post. That one moment became the foundation of everything he does today. What Mike built from that moment is a concept he calls the Authority Positioning Portfolio, a done-for-you system that positions independent financial advisors as celebrity experts through podcast interviews, TV placements, press releases, and books, all indexed by Google and working around the clock to pre-frame trust and credibility before a prospect ever picks up the phone. He draws on a principle from 1960s philosopher Marshall McLuhan to explain why this works: the medium carrying your message gives it as much value, if not more, than the message itself. The same insight that might get ignored on a LinkedIn post becomes instantly compelling when it is delivered in a televised interview. It is not about the content changing. It is about where it is seen. One of the sharpest moments in the episode comes when Mike flips the script on the ghosting problem that plagues so many advisors. When leads no-show or disappear without explanation, most people assume it is a follow-up problem or a pricing problem. Mike argues it is a credibility problem, and the terrifying part is that no one ever tells you. They just quietly decide you are not worth their time based on what they found, or did not find, when they Googled you. The solution is not more ads. It is permanent, indexed, trust-building assets that are working even when you are not. Ty and Mike also dig into what separates people who succeed from those who stay stuck, and Mike's answer is simple but unsparing. If you are not moving forward, you are moving backward, because everyone behind you is still moving forward. He shares the story of an advisor who chose the higher-priced package not because it was comfortable but because he had learned that every time he stepped into discomfort and trusted the process, it worked out. That, Mike says, is exactly the mindset of someone ready to grow. He also introduces his daily VIP Three habit, three outreach touches per day to referral sources or strategic alliances, and his end-of-day practice of recording one good thing, a simple discipline that keeps gratitude and momentum running in the same direction. The episode closes with Mike finishing one of Ty's sentences in a way that lands hard. You either win or you lose? Wrong. You win or you learn. It is a phrase that captures the entire arc of Mike's story, from mortgage crash to marketing mastery, and it is the principle he would leave anyone with who is just getting started. Mike can be reached at MikeSaunders360.com, where his full authority hub, interviews, and contact information are all in one place.  

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Peter Justen, a serial entrepreneur, efficiency expert, and the man on a mission to fix one of the most broken application processes in America. Peter's background reads like a masterclass in reinvention, from driving a bulldozer as a kid in a town where your options were the steel plant or the auto factory, to building nationwide mortgage banking companies, testifying on Capitol Hill, and constructing entrepreneurship ecosystems for cities, state governments, and even the nation of South Africa. What ties all of it together is a single question he has asked his entire life: why not? Peter's pivot into the world of Medicaid was not a calculated business move. It was personal. When he moved his mother to Virginia in her mid-eighties and tried to get her enrolled in a program she was perfectly qualified for, what should have been a straightforward process turned into a four-month ordeal of back-and-forth letters, confusing questions, and daily phone calls filled with fear and anxiety from a woman who just needed to know if she could afford her medication. One of the application questions asked his 85-year-old mother if she was pregnant. That was the moment Peter decided someone had to fix it, and if not him, then who? What he built is remarkable in its simplicity. By hiring a data science firm to identify only the questions that truly matter, Peter's team reduced Virginia's 200-plus question application down to roughly 20. The entire process now takes about 12 minutes from start to finish, pulling third-party verified data to auto-populate the application rather than burdening already-stressed applicants with information they may not have on hand. For the states, the result is an application that arrives complete and pre-verified, cutting processing time and costs by roughly 75%. One cost-benefit analysis for a mid-sized southern state projected savings of approximately $2 billion per year after paying for Peter's platform. The conversation takes a powerful turn when Peter connects this work to the rural hospital crisis gripping America. Roughly 70% of rural hospitals are currently operating in the red, driven largely by $42 billion a year in uncompensated care for patients without insurance. Peter explains that an estimated 35% of those patients are eligible for Medicaid but never apply due to the intimidating complexity of the process. His solution is to embed the 12-minute application directly into hospital workflows, at the appointment desk, in the emergency room, anywhere a patient first makes contact, so that the Medicaid clock starts ticking immediately. Since Medicaid reimburses from the date of application rather than the date of approval, even a same-day submission can make an enormous financial difference for both the patient and the hospital. Ty and Peter also dig into the fraud problem that is costing the Medicaid system an estimated $75 billion a year, with Minnesota's scandal making headlines as just one example of a nationwide issue. Peter is clear that the answer is a surgical scalpel, not a machine gun. Cutting fraud without cutting off the people who genuinely need care is the only acceptable outcome, and his platform is built to detect fraud before it enters the system rather than chase it afterward. He shares the story of a 43-year-old man undergoing chemotherapy who lost his Medicaid coverage simply because he was too sick to complete the renewal application, a consequence that is both heartbreaking and entirely preventable. Peter closes with a message he wants everyone to hear: Medicaid is not just for poor people. It is for people who need help, and the social stigma surrounding it is keeping eligible Americans from accessing care they have every right to receive. He has also written a book on the history of Medicaid and is giving away free copies to anyone who reaches out directly. His contact information will be in the show notes.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Russ Morgan, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, co-host of the Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast, and co-author of Wealth Without Wall Street: 3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income. Known as “The Idea Guy,” Russ has spent two decades helping everyday people break free from the traditional financial script and build real, lasting passive income on their own terms. What starts as a conversation about investing quickly becomes a masterclass in rethinking everything you thought you knew about money. Russ's journey into alternative investing began the hard way. He spent years as a credentialed investment advisor, CFP designation and all, until the 2008 market crash humbled him in a way no classroom ever could. That crisis sent him searching for better answers, and eventually led him to partner with a former client to build Wealth Without Wall Street, a platform dedicated to helping people turn active income into passive income through strategies that have nothing to do with mutual funds, stock markets, or hoping Wall Street has a good day. One of the most eye-opening moments in the episode comes when Russ introduces the concept of Investor DNA, the idea that every person has a deeply personal relationship with investing that was largely formed between the ages of five and ten, and that choosing investments that do not match your wiring is a guaranteed path to frustration and failure regardless of the returns. He illustrates this with his own story of buying a rental condo that checked every box on paper, already tenanted, plug-and-play management, immediate cash flow, and being completely bored with it within 30 days. That boredom eventually led him to short-term rentals, a model that matched his energy and personality, and within 18 months he had grown from zero units to over 25. The lesson is simple but powerful: the best investment is the one you will actually stay engaged with. Russ also breaks down his concept of the Redneck Motor, a framework for getting deals done even when you do not have cash. The letters stand for Money, Opportunity, Time, Experience, and Relationships, and his point is that you only need one of them to get started. People who wholesale real estate use the O. People who trade their skills for mentorship use the T. People who lend their reputation and expertise to deals without putting in a dollar use the E. And people whose networks open doors that money alone never could use the R. It is a refreshingly practical reframe for anyone who has ever said they cannot invest because they do not have the funds. The conversation takes a deep turn into Infinite Banking, the strategy of using dividend-paying whole life insurance as a personal banking system. Russ is candid about the fact that he once dismissed the concept entirely as something for grandmothers and people who did not understand money. Then January 2009 changed his mind. After hearing a 75-year-old economist lay out the mechanics of becoming your own banker, Russ began putting six figures a year into life insurance policies, borrowing against the cash value to invest in income-producing assets, paying the loans back, and repeating the cycle. Six years of sharing his personal passive income report later, he and his team have documented over $50,000 a month in passive income built almost entirely through this approach. Russ also shares one of his most creative income strategies, buying raw land with no structures, no tenants, no toilets, and no termites, and selling it on owner financing at roughly four times the purchase price. With hundreds of monthly payments coming in from land contracts across the country, this single strategy now generates approximately $35,000 a month in passive income with almost none of the headaches associated with traditional real estate. Before and after photos look identical, he jokes, but the income statements tell a very different story. His closing framework is one worth writing on a wall somewhere: financial freedom is achieved when passive income exceeds monthly expenses. Every dollar you place somewhere should either create a passive income stream or reduce a monthly expense. If it does neither, you are moving further from freedom, not closer. Russ has created a dedicated page for Ty's audience at WealthWithoutWallStreet.com/TyBradyWay where everything discussed in this episode and more is available completely free.  

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Chris Papst, Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter for Fox 45 News and author of the explosive new book Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. Chris found Ty through a previous podcast interview with a candidate running for superintendent in Georgia, and it quickly becomes clear why the two were destined to have this conversation. What starts as a deep dive into one city's school system turns into a wake-up call for parents, voters, and taxpayers all across America. Chris walks Ty through his journey from small-town Pennsylvania to the halls of Washington DC journalism, and ultimately to Baltimore in January of 2017, where he launched Project Baltimore, a five-person investigative team at Fox 45 dedicated entirely to covering public education. What he expected to find and what he actually found over the next nine years are two very different things, and that gap is exactly what Failure Factory is built on. Over eight years, Baltimore City Schools received a 38% funding increase, an additional $500 million per year in taxpayer dollars. In that same window, math proficiency rose by just one percentage point and graduation rates climbed by just one point as well, still the lowest in the state of Maryland. Of the 1,700 additional employees hired with that money, only 200 were teachers. The data, Chris makes clear, tells the story all on its own. One of the most eye-opening moments of the episode comes when Chris breaks down what he calls the 50% rule, a policy where no student can receive below a 50% for a marking period grade, regardless of attendance, homework, or test performance. Since the lowest passing grade is a 60, students effectively only need to earn 10 points to pass a class. Chris explains that this policy exists not to help students learn, but to help schools pass students, boosting pass rates and making the system appear more successful than it actually is. And the higher performing school systems in Maryland, he notes, do not have this rule. Ty and Chris also get into the very human cost of all of this, and that is where the episode hits hardest. Chris shares the story of Michelle Bradley, a woman who made it all the way to ninth grade in Baltimore City schools without ever learning to read, her dyslexia going undiagnosed until her late thirties. She now has two daughters in the same system, living in Section 8 housing with no educational or financial means to seek alternatives. These are not statistics. These are people caught in a cycle of generational poverty that a broken school system keeps spinning. The conversation also covers teacher burnout and retaliation, the discipline crisis inside classrooms, grade changing scandals, and why so many school system employees speak to Chris only under the condition of anonymity. Chris is clear that solutions exist and that we already know how to educate kids well. The difference, he argues, comes down to accountability, and accountability starts at the ballot box. Local school board elections, he tells Ty, may matter more to the average American than any presidential race when it comes to daily quality of life, from home values and local economies to crime rates and unemployment. Failure Factory is available now wherever books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Chris's social media handles are simply his name, Chris Papst, C-H-R-I-S-P-A-P-S-T.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Chris Harris, a former U.S. military veteran, private contractor, martial arts system creator, and now executive coach and keynote speaker whose life journey reads like a masterclass in mental toughness from the ground up. Chris found Ty through another episode of the show, and what follows is one of those conversations that hits you in ways you did not expect walking in. Chris's background alone sets the tone for everything that follows. He grew up in a tumultuous environment, began training in martial arts at age 10, and enlisted in the military at 18 as his own graduation gift to himself. After four years of service he spent the next 25 years as a private contractor teaching elite military operators and Special Forces his own proprietary system of close quarters combat called Roku Jitsu, built not on muscle memory but on reflex arc, rewiring the body's involuntary responses to the only 12 ways a person can be hurt with bare hands. When his body could no longer keep up with that work, he pivoted into B2B tech sales, climbed to the top of the leaderboard fast, and realized that everything he had been teaching warriors applied directly to the boardroom. The conversation goes deep on why people quit, and Chris breaks it down into two forces: focus and friction. Focus means knowing exactly why you started and having a clear daily process to work, because a goal without a process is just a wish. Friction means identifying on the front end exactly what is going to stand between you and where you want to go, because if you cannot name your saboteur, you cannot stop it. He and Ty draw a sharp parallel between reflex arc training and objection handling in sales, landing on the idea that there are really only eight to ten objections just as there are only twelve ways to be hurt, and mastery in both comes from making your response automatic. One of the episode's most thought-provoking moments comes when Chris introduces the concept of metacognition, which he describes as awareness on steroids. It is not just noticing what you are doing, it is asking why you are doing it and what it is costing you. He connects this directly to overcoming the fear of rejection, which he calls the single biggest barrier between a salesperson and elite performance. And he grounds all of it in a simple but powerful idea: the Kingdom of God lives within you, which to Chris means that everything you need to achieve your biggest goals is already inside you. Your job is simply to develop it, become conscious of it, and stop looking for it somewhere else. Ty and Chris also get into the critical difference between coaching and consulting, and why Chris charges double for the latter. A coach leads you to your own conclusions. A consultant tells you exactly what to do and gets you there in half the time. Neither is better, but knowing which one a person actually wants before the conversation starts is everything. The same principle applies to knowing whether someone wants to be heard, helped, or hugged, and Chris is direct about the fact that if ego has moved out of its lane into blame, excuses, and finger pointing, he simply will not engage. There are too many people who genuinely want to do the work to spend time on those who do not. Chris closes with the piece of advice he would leave anyone with above all else: never withhold love if it is within your power to give it. In a world where divorce, obesity, and suicide are all at record highs despite unprecedented access to information, he brings it back to the simplest principle of all. Applied knowledge is power, and the golden rule is the most powerful application of all.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Tim Shurr, a leading expert in anxiety, mindset transformation, and what he calls the “One Belief Away” method, and the conversation gets refreshingly real, fast. After 37 years of studying everything from hypnotherapy to neurolinguistic programming to EMDR, Tim has conducted over 16,000 individual sessions and developed a framework that gets to the root of anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional suffering in ways traditional therapy simply doesn't. Ty opens up about his own experience with anxiety, sharing how growing up in a house with eight sisters and two brothers shaped a deep-seated belief that there would never be enough, enough money, enough security, enough breathing room. Tim meets him right there, offering one of the episode's most powerful moments: the simple but transformative reframe that you're not running out, you're running up. Watch Ty's energy shift in real time as that one phrase lands. Tim breaks down the difference between big T and little T traumas, and explains how the brain quietly builds unconscious beliefs, things like “I'm not safe,” “I'm not worthy,” or “I'm not enough,” without your knowledge or consent. He walks through his three-step process: pulling the mental weed at the root by revisiting the original feeling, upgrading the belief with new emotional resources, and then locking in that shift with better tools and questions that actually move the needle. He also tackles forgiveness in a way that will stick with you, borrowing from Wayne Dyer's snake bite analogy to explain that it's not the bite that kills you, it's the venom you refuse to let go of. The episode also digs into what Tim calls “achiever syndrome,” the relentless drive that keeps high performers grinding out of adrenaline and fear rather than peace and purpose. Ty and Tim explore why leaders so often feel alone at the top, why trust issues run deep in the entrepreneurial world, and why the most successful people in the room are sometimes the ones most desperate for a safe place to put their burdens down. Tim shares the story of a client making three million dollars a year who still woke up every morning feeling like he was going to run out of money, a powerful reminder that the number in your bank account will never outrun the beliefs in your head. One of the episode's standout moments comes when Tim reframes the way we think about procrastination, explaining that whenever someone avoids a goal, they are associating pain with it, not laziness. He and Ty talk about what it really means to be your own best friend, why that is a learnable skill and not something you are born with, and how upgrading your mindset tools is just as important as upgrading your phone. Most of us, Tim says, are still walking around running the same outdated program we were handed in childhood, and there are simply better tools available now. Tim's closing message is one worth writing down: you are already more than enough, your biggest breakthroughs are hiding in the places you most want to avoid, and you are literally just one belief away. He also leaves listeners with a free resource, the High Performance Switch, a four-minute audio and video program designed to get you back into a flow state fast. Links will be in the show notes.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Brian Will, a man who grew up in a small farm town in Ohio, failed out of high school at 16, served eight years across the Air Force and Army, and went on to launch ten companies over 35 years, sell two into venture capital and one into private equity, write four books including two Wall Street Journal bestsellers, and is currently building an AI startup in Atlanta. Brian's story is not a straight line to the top. It is a masterclass in getting knocked down, learning the lesson, and getting back up every single time. Brian shares his Five Keys to Success, which he is quick to point out are the exact same five keys to failure if you ignore them. It starts with your why, because if it is not strong enough, the first wave of adversity will knock you out. From there he breaks down why you need to understand who you are in your business, why most founders are technicians pretending to be CEOs, why ego is the silent killer of growing companies, and why not knowing your numbers is the fastest way to bleed a business dry without ever realizing it. The conversation goes deep on delegation and scaling, and Brian does not sugarcoat it. He explains why the founder is almost always the bottleneck when a company gets stuck, and why going from two million to ten million requires the willingness to temporarily take less money home so you can build the infrastructure underneath you that actually gets you there. He also walks through how he approaches broken sales organizations, building profit and loss statements by individual salesperson, cutting the channels and the people that are quietly losing money, and reallocating those resources to the performers who are starving for more leads. Ty and Brian also get into the future of business and agree on one thing without hesitation: if you are not using AI right now, you are already behind. Brian shares how he rebuilt seven financial documents totaling 20,000 lines of code in a single afternoon by himself, work that would have previously required a team of three for two weeks. His message is simple: AI is not going away, so stop debating it and start learning it. Brian closes with one of the most powerful points of the whole conversation. Tim Cook, the man running a three trillion dollar company, still meets quarterly with a board of directors and works with a personal coach. If the CEO of Apple needs ten to twelve people helping him lead, what makes any entrepreneur think they can figure it all out alone? Find someone who has been there, check your ego, take the advice, and go build something worth building. As always, we would like to hear from you!

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Dan Dearden, a 25-year veteran of the group health insurance industry who has spent his career helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate one of their biggest frustrations: the relentless, compounding cost of group health coverage. Dan lays out the landscape employers are dealing with right now. Hyperinflation in healthcare is running in the double digits with no slowdown projected for at least three to five years. Employers are capping employee hours to stay under the 50-employee mandate threshold, offering plans with $6,000 to $8,000 deductibles while still paying enormous premiums, and in some cases simply paying the government penalty because it costs less than the insurance itself. Trent Staggs, traveling the country talking to business owners, heard the same answer almost unanimously: the cost of health insurance is the number one problem in business today. Dan explains why so many employers stay stuck, and why the traditional brokerage model is part of the problem rather than the solution. Then he walks through the alternative his firm Spica Employee Benefits is most committed to: Pareto Health, the largest employer captive in the country with nearly 4,500 member companies. The model pools smaller employers together to create the same buying power as a Fortune 500 company, driving down the cost of medical procedures, surgeries, and prescription drugs while actually improving the quality of care. Dan shares that a top-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Bountiful, Utah performing robotic knee surgery can cost half of what a lesser surgeon down the street charges, and that steering employees toward the best providers in every category means better outcomes and lower total cost. His firm's goal is to get employers from 100% of their current fully insured cost down to around 80%, and often better, with one local Utah company saving $109,000 in their first year on 65 employees. Dan closes with the wellness piece, sharing his own story of dropping his A1C from 5.9 to 4.1 through coaching, dietary changes, and targeted supplements, going from nearly being put on diabetes medication to his doctor calling him in disbelief. His message is that a culture of proactive health is just as important as the financial structure of the plan, and that a lot of expensive medical interventions are avoidable with the right support. For any employer with 50 or more employees who thinks they are already getting the best deal possible, Dan's ask is simple: give his team 30 minutes. His parting wisdom for anyone building a career mirrors that same straightforward approach: work hard, become the subject matter expert in your field, and never stop investing in the people around you.  

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Brett Blackham, a Medicare and life insurance agent who built his business the slow, steady way while juggling his family's retail pharmacy on the side. Brett came into the industry through his brother Bryce and spent years growing his book of business nights and weekends before finally going all in. If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to build something part-time before making the leap, this episode is your roadmap. Brett opens up about what those first few years looked like: slow growth, leaning on a personal network built through years of pharmacy relationships, and using The Parable of the Pipeline as his guiding philosophy for building renewable income. The book's core idea is simple but powerful. One person hauls buckets every day to make money while another spends time building a pipeline. The bucket hauler earns faster at first, but once the pipeline is built, there is no competition. Brett's Medicare renewals were his pipeline, and he trusted the process even when the early returns were modest. The conversation gets practical fast. Brett breaks down how he approached lead generation, starting with word of mouth and referrals, then buying leads strategically, and even working discarded leads other agents had written off. His philosophy is simple: a lead isn't dead until they're buying or dying. He shares the story of closing a life insurance policy on a lead card belonging to a grandmother who had passed away eight months earlier, proof that the right conversation at the right time beats a shiny new lead every time. Ty and Brett also tackle the biggest misconceptions in the Medicare space, including the widespread belief that working with an agent costs money. It doesn't. Brett explains how the same products available online or over the phone are available through an agent at no extra cost to the consumer, with the agent paid by the carrier. He also addresses something that hits close to home for both of them: clients who don't think to call their agent when problems come up. Brett walks through a powerful real-life example involving a $3,500 ambulance bill that nearly got paid unnecessarily, resolved in minutes because a client finally picked up the phone. Near the end of the episode, Brett reflects on what he would tell his younger self: you could have gotten here faster. Not because he was lazy, but because he didn't yet believe how quickly it could happen. That insight leads to a broader conversation about the emotional weight of leaving guaranteed income behind and why the rule of thumb to wait until you're earning double before cutting the cord exists for a reason, even if the math eventually makes the decision for you. Brett's definition of success is one of the most grounded you'll hear: balance. Enough financial resource, enough time, and enough freedom to follow what actually brings you joy. He doesn't need a scoreboard. He needs to be at the game.   As always, we would like to hear from you!

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Chris Avery for a long awaited return appearance, and the reason is simple: the people demanded it. After Chris's first appearance where he shared how he ran a marathon with zero training, listeners flooded the comments with amazement and curiosity. So Ty brings him back to answer the question everyone was asking: what happened after that first marathon, and how did it lead to 1,500 straight days of running? Chris breaks down why the streak is far harder and far more meaningful than the single marathon that started it all, and why showing up every day, even sick, even broken, even at 11 PM, is what actually builds the person you want to become. Chris opens up about the moment the streak was born. He made the decision on January 8th, 2022, and was running by January 9th. No lag time, no overthinking, no room for doubt to creep in. He explains that most people kill their biggest dreams in the space between deciding and doing, and that acting fast is what turns a good idea into a real identity. Right now he is running 18 miles a day, burning through a pair of shoes every month, and waking up sore nearly every morning. But as he puts it, the soreness is worse lying in bed than once he gets moving, and the hardest part of every single day is simply getting out the door. Chris also pulls back the curtain on his ultimate goal: starting January 1st, 2027, he will run the perimeter of America, covering 50K (31.1 miles) every single day for 365 straight days, finishing December 31st, 2027. One man, one family, one RV. If completed, he will become the first person ever to run an ultra marathon distance consecutively around the country, surpassing the current record of roughly 200 days. He talks about the role his wife, his brotherhood, and his faith have played in keeping him going through shin splints, hernias, blown shoulders, and one brutal night with the flu where finishing felt impossible but quitting felt worse. He shares how a single question from a brother in his community, asking what it would take just to get started, was enough to reset his mind and get him out the door at 11 PM, finishing as the sun came up the next morning. His message is direct and personal: everybody has something calling them. Stop suppressing it. Stop delaying it. Breathe life into it and go do it, because as Les Brown says, the richest place in the world is the graveyard, full of symphonies never composed, books never written, and ideas that never got the chance to change the world. Chris refuses to add to that count, and after this episode, you just might too. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Tim Packer, a celebrated Canadian artist, former police detective, and creative business mentor whose story is as unlikely as it is inspiring. From the time Tim was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to be an artist. He took commercial art in high school, studied graphic design in college, and was so eager to get started that he was sitting in a college classroom at 17. But after two years of entry-level jobs in the industry that left him feeling like he just didn't have what it took, Tim did something that would define the next two decades of his life. He joined the Toronto Police Force, where he spent 18 years, eventually working as a fraud detective in the commercial crime unit investigating cases over two million dollars. Ty and Tim dig deep into the moment that changed everything, a single article Tim read featuring Canadian artist Harley Brown, who made a bold claim that talent isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. Tim didn't fully believe it at first, but he made a deal with himself to act as though he did for one year. He committed to painting three times a week, stopped avoiding the things he wasn't good at, and started attacking his weaknesses like a detective working a case. By the end of that year, the results were undeniable. Within three years, the conversation with his wife had shifted from if he would leave the police force to paint full-time, to when. In 2000, he cashed in his pension and never looked back. But the first five years were anything but a highlight reel. Tim opens up about the struggle of figuring out not just the art, but the business of art, and how every few months he was convinced the conversation about putting the suit back on was right around the corner. It wasn't until year five that he found his voice and things truly took off, culminating in a gallery opening in Toronto in 2015 that looked like something out of a movie, with people lined up at the door, red dots going up on every painting, and Tim realizing he was on track to make over a quarter million dollars that year from his art alone. And in that moment of success, what hit him wasn't pride. It was responsibility. That responsibility led Tim to start his YouTube channel, sharing everything he'd learned with artists who were struggling the way he once had. Then in 2020, after a pair of near-death experiences with a thyroid condition left him lying on a gurney with his wife by his side, Tim came away with one nagging regret. He'd been playing it safe with his teaching. He launched the Tim Packer Art Academy, which has since helped over 10,000 artists, and recently released his book, You Can Sell Your Art, with one clear mission: helping artists make a living doing what they love. Ty and Tim also get into the power of the word yet, the danger of comparing your chapter one to someone else's chapter thirty, the myth that doing what you love means you'll never work a day in your life, and why being an artist and being an entrepreneur are exactly the same thing. Tim's message is clear and it hits hard: talent is not a gift you either have or you don't. It is the sum total of your skills, knowledge, experience, and creativity, and every single one of those things can be developed, earned, and grown without a ceiling. If you've ever talked yourself out of a dream because you didn't think you were good enough, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Greg Mohr, franchise consultant, Founder of Franchise Maven, and two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Greg has spent 12 years guiding over 260 entrepreneurs through the franchise evaluation process, helping them open more than 500 successful territories, and he does it all working just 10 to 15 hours a week. Ty and Greg bust one of the biggest myths in franchising right out of the gate: that it's only for people with deep pockets looking to open a McDonald's or Chick-fil-A. Greg breaks down how franchising stretches across nearly every industry imaginable, from electrical services and senior care to crime scene cleanup, with many opportunities requiring as little as $20,000 down and manageable part-time hours. He also shares his signature 10-Operator Rule, a simple framework that takes 10 hours, costs nothing, and eliminates 60% of bad franchise opportunities before you risk a dime. Greg's core message is one Ty connects with deeply: build for alignment, not just income potential. The right franchise that plays to your natural strengths will outperform a bigger investment that doesn't fit you every single time. If you've ever wondered whether owning a business is actually within reach, this episode is for you. Pick up Greg's book, Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used for Building Wealth, and connect with him at franchisemaven.com or greg@franchisemaven.com.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway    

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Brian Greenberg, founder of Quoteplicity and best-selling author of The Salesman Who Doesn't Sell, to talk about how he cracked the code on selling life insurance without the grind. Brian shares his journey from fresh out of college with an entrepreneurship degree to becoming a million-dollar producer for ten straight years, all by figuring out how to let the internet do the heavy lifting. He opens up about his early days at MetLife doing direct mail for mortgage protection, knocking on doors, and trying to convince people to buy something they didn't think they needed, until he realized there had to be a better way. Brian takes you through the moment everything changed when a client's brother died without life insurance and the family called him immediately, ready to buy. That's when he knew he wanted more customers like that, people who were already looking for life insurance instead of him having to sell them on it. So he built True Blue Life Insurance, a website where people could run their own quotes, read through FAQs, and request to talk to an agent only when they were ready. He talks about spending a million bucks on software, mastering SEO to rank on the first page of Google for a decade, and eventually getting 50 application requests a day from people who were basically pre-sold. You'll hear about the systems he built to make the sales process so smooth that his agents just had to not screw it up, how he sold the website for a nice price a few years back, and why he started Quoteplicity to give other agents the same tools he used. Brian also dives into the role of AI in insurance sales, why agents aren't going anywhere, and the importance of building your personal brand online with a solid website, great reviews, and a social media presence that sells for you 24/7. His advice is simple: take your reputation seriously, don't go cheap on your website, and put in the work to attract a constant stream of leads, whether that's through SEO, social media, or good old-fashioned referrals. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Chris Avery, a faith-first performance coach who's been running every single day for over 1,400 days straight, and in 2027, he's planning to run 50k a day around the entire perimeter of America. Chris opens up about his journey from 17 years of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography to finding God, meeting his wife, and discovering that running wasn't just about miles, it was about proving to himself and others that we're capable of way more than we think. Chris takes you through the moment that changed everything, when he said yes to running his wife's last marathon with zero training just to be a good teammate, and how crossing that finish line unlocked something deeper, a spiritual connection and a new understanding of what it means to push past limiting beliefs. He talks about starting small with just one mile a day, building up to 17 miles a day now, and how the hardest days, like running 14 miles at 11:59 PM the night his son was born, became the ones that built the most purpose. You'll hear about how Chris coaches men to stop thinking their way out of problems and start acting their way out, breaking down big goals into five-minute actions so small they almost seem stupid not to do. He shares his vision for the next 10 to 15 years, building a brotherhood of business owners, buying up real estate to create communities where men can support each other, mentor each other, and build businesses without the golden handcuffs of a salary. Chris wraps it up with his favorite Michelangelo quote about chipping away the marble that isn't you, reminding us that we're not lazy, we're just out of alignment, and the key is understanding who we are and getting into action as fast as possible. If you're looking for a conversation about faith, discipline, fatherhood, and what it really takes to become the leader God is calling you to be, this episode is it. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Kathryn Krick, a pastor, author, and founder of Five-Fold Church. Throughout this episode, Kathryn shares her powerful journey from pursuing a career in acting and music to stepping into full-time ministry. Leaving behind her dreams in Los Angeles, she followed an unexpected calling from God, despite a fear of public speaking and many early challenges, including preaching to only a few people in extreme heat during the pandemic. Kathryn highlights how obedience and perseverance, despite slow growth and setbacks, eventually led to a breakthrough. A 59-second video she posted showcasing God's power sparked a global response, with viewers reporting healing from COVID, anxiety, physical pain, and more. Kathryn emphasizes that staying faithful to God's promptings, even when results are unseen, opens the door for miracles and transformation. Now leading a thriving international ministry, Kathryn shares insights from her new book, Unlock Your Deliverance, which offers practical steps to spiritual freedom. She encourages listeners that healing and abundant life are available to all who seek God with their whole heart, and ends the episode by praying for freedom and healing through the screen.   For more information and to keep up with Kathryn, make sure to follow her here; Youtube; https://www.youtube.com/@ApostleKathrynKrick Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/apostlekathrynkrick Instagram; @ApostleKathrynKrick TikTok; @ApostleKathrynK X:@KathrynKrick On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Kathryn Krick, a pastor, author, and founder of Five-Fold Church. Throughout this episode, Kathryn shares her powerful journey from pursuing a career in acting and music to stepping into full-time ministry. Leaving behind her dreams in Los Angeles, she followed an unexpected calling from God, despite a fear of public speaking and many early challenges, including preaching to only a few people in extreme heat during the pandemic. Kathryn highlights how obedience and perseverance, despite slow growth and setbacks, eventually led to a breakthrough. A 59-second video she posted showcasing God's power sparked a global response, with viewers reporting healing from COVID, anxiety, physical pain, and more. Kathryn emphasizes that staying faithful to God's promptings, even when results are unseen, opens the door for miracles and transformation. Now leading a thriving international ministry, Kathryn shares insights from her new book, Unlock Your Deliverance, which offers practical steps to spiritual freedom. She encourages listeners that healing and abundant life are available to all who seek God with their whole heart, and ends the episode by praying for freedom and healing through the screen.   For more information and to keep up with Kathryn, make sure to follow her here; Youtube; https://www.youtube.com/@ApostleKathrynKrick Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/apostlekathrynkrick Instagram; @ApostleKathrynKrick TikTok; @ApostleKathrynK X:@KathrynKrick

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Dr. Melva Lee, a former Republican candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools and Governor Kemp-appointed board member to the Department of Community Health. Dr. Lee is the founder and CEO of a Medical Interpreting Trade School, and her story is one of service, faith, and stepping forward when called, even when the outcome feels uncertain. Dr. Lee brings over 30 years of healthcare experience to the conversation. Ty and Dr. Lee dig into her path from being told by her dad in fifth grade that she'd be a doctor (because of her terrible handwriting) to earning three degrees in healthcare administration. She shares how she spotted a gap in qualified medical interpreters at Grady Health System and built a solution from scratch, training bilingual individuals to become certified professionals. That experience opened her eyes to the power of vocational education and workforce readiness, which became the foundation of her campaign platform. The conversation gets real about Georgia's education crisis. Dr. Lee breaks down the numbers: Georgia dropped to 38th out of 50 states, 70% of fourth graders can't read proficiently, and 76% of eighth graders are failing math. All of this happened under the current superintendent's 11-year tenure. She explains why literacy is the foundation of everything, how Mississippi went from dead last to top 10 by going back to phonics and the basics, and why every high school student should graduate with a trade certification. Ty opens up about his own experience with dyslexia, how he learned to sight read, and why his daughter's auto body classes at a vocational school give him hope for the future. They talk about the reality of running against an incumbent with 11 years of name recognition, the cost of campaigns, and why term limits matter at every level of government. Dr. Lee shares her belief that when you see a problem, you should be part of the solution, not just complain about it. You'll hear about the sobering fact that prisons are built based on third-grade literacy rates, why workforce-ready graduates matter more than ever, and how Dr. Lee planned to expand school choice and bring back the fundamentals that actually work. She also talks about her previous run for state senate, how every race is a learning experience, and why she's committed to fighting for Georgia's kids instead of just coasting on a title. Dr. Lee's work focuses on bridging communication in healthcare and empowering others to lead with purpose. Her professional story is rooted in service, faith, and the conviction to step forward when called. She's built organizations from the ground up and advocates for solutions that put people first, guided by faith, family, and values. If you want to learn more about Dr. Lee's work, visit her website at drnelvalee.com to check out her books and learn about her mission. This episode is a reminder that leadership matters, experience counts, and sometimes the best candidates are the ones who've actually solved problems in the real world. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes filmmaker and firefighter Tyler Volson, who shares his remarkable journey from firefighting shifts to building a thriving videography business. What began with documenting homes and weddings quickly expanded into filming outdoor expeditions across the globe before Tyler found his true niche in youth sports. Tyler talks about how sports videography has transformed his career by helping athletes showcase their talents to recruiters while giving parents the chance to simply enjoy the game. He opens up about the early days of offering free shoots to build his portfolio, the lessons learned from pricing creative work, and the challenge of balancing passion with profitability. Ty and Tyler also discuss what it takes to scale a creative business, from trusting others behind the camera to building a production team that can grow with demand. With highlights that have reached millions of viewers online, Tyler's story demonstrates how persistence, networking, and a willingness to take risks can turn creativity into lasting opportunity.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at HYPERLINK thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Ryan Dalley as he shares his journey from playing baseball and taking up bull riding on a dare, to eventually transitioning into the electrical trade. Ryan explains how, after a serious rodeo injury, he shifted focus, starting his own electrical company specializing in federal jobs. Despite challenges in growing the business, Ryan's persistence paid off, and now he's considering an exit strategy to pursue new passions like Medicare. Both Ryan and Ty Brady reflect on the importance of coaching youth sports, highlighting the rewarding experience of watching kids develop both skills and character. They discuss the patience required to teach different types of learners and how coaching goes beyond the game, shaping future leaders. Ty and Ryan reflect on how the bond between coaches and players often feels like family due to the significant time and effort invested. Throughout the conversation, Ryan emphasizes the value of community, whether it's the tight-knit rodeo world or the supportive environment of team sports. He also shares the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing freedom and responsibility while planning for the next chapter in life. The episode beautifully blends stories of grit, growth, and the impact of mentorship.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Alexander Concepcion, an Austin-based entrepreneur who turned a side gig into an eight-year business success story. Alexander opens up about his unconventional path from finance and economics degrees to finding his calling in apartment locating, a niche in real estate that most people have never heard of but that's given him the freedom to live life on his own terms. Alexander shares the raw truth about his early struggles, from getting rejected at every corporate interview to asking his dad for rent money at 27 years old with two college degrees. You'll hear how he went from broke and desperate to making $10,000 a month within nine months, all while building the systems and processes that would eventually let him go independent. He talks about the turning point when he realized he was paying 40% of his income to an agency when he'd already figured out how to generate 80% of his own leads. The conversation dives deep into what Alexander calls "return on energy," his framework for building a business that doesn't burn you out. He explains how he survived and thrived during COVID while watching other businesses crash around him, the twin realizations that some of his success was luck and some was preparation, and why he believes businesses don't fail, they're just abandoned when we stop putting energy into them. Ty and Alexander explore the practical side of entrepreneurship, from using Craigslist ads and virtual assistants to scale marketing efforts to the seasonal cycles of the rental market where summer heats up and winter cools down. Alexander breaks down his income range from zero-dollar months to $40,000-$50,000 months and explains why he focuses on high return on energy rather than just chasing bigger numbers. You'll also hear about Alexander's book Survival First, which came out of four years of asking himself why his business thrived when so many others didn't. His message is clear: we don't control the external world, but we control how we adapt to it, and the most important resource in business isn't money or time, it's our own human energy. If you're an entrepreneur feeling burnt out or wondering how to build something sustainable, this episode is for you. Connect with Alexander: Book: Survival First - Available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, and Audible (narrated by Alexander himself) Website: survivalfirstbook.com Instagram: @alexander_themagnificent   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode, Ty sits down with Pastor Ché, a Korean immigrant and 46-year veteran pastor running for California Governor. Pastor Ché shares the moment God called him to run on April 28th, his immediate response of "God, please not this, it is impossible," and the miraculous White House invitation that came just five hours after he asked for confirmation. You'll hear his incredible story, from growing up as the son of a North Korean pastor imprisoned under communism to his own battle with drug addiction at 17. He shares the supernatural moment at a Deep Purple concert in 1973 when he encountered Jesus, walked out before the main act, and was instantly delivered from addiction. That was 52 years ago. Pastor Ché breaks down California's crisis points: Proposition 1 codifying abortion through the ninth month, transgender sanctuary state policies, teen suicide now the number one killer of youth ages 10 to 18, $5 billion spent on homelessness with $2.5 billion unaccounted for, the bullet train to nowhere that's burned through nearly $100 billion with not one foot of track laid, and defunded police departments. He lays out his vision for common-sense solutions: DOGE-style audits of every department, fully funding law enforcement, balanced environmental policies, and calling for a statewide day of prayer and fasting on day one. He's the only person of color running in a state where over 50% are people of color, has zero political background but 46 years of proven integrity, and brings a spiritual dimension focused on revival. Ty and Pastor Ché find common ground in running for office after receiving divine impressions and believing voters need to look beyond party affiliation to character and values. Pastor Ché's message is clear: California's problems are fundamentally spiritual, and it's going to take more than policy changes to bring restoration. Visit che4ca.com to support his campaign. Anyone in all 50 states can contribute. Most importantly, he asks for your prayers for California.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty gets personal and shares the holiday traditions that have shaped his life, from growing up in a house with eight sisters and two brothers to the customs he's now passing down to his own kids. Ty takes you through the Sunday dinners around a crowded table where someone always spilled their drink, his mom's legendary homemade spare ribs with that perfect barbecue sauce, and the simple but meaningful gift exchanges where each kid would draw a name and shop for a sibling with whatever budget they had. Ty opens up about how his mom made sure every Christmas had the essentials under the tree, a toy, clothes, and a family game, even in the lean years when money was tight. He talks about carrying on those traditions today, from smoking racks of ribs on Thanksgiving and Christmas to the chaos of Christmas Eve jammies and progressive dinners with his siblings. You'll hear about the moments that matter most, reading the Christmas story with his dad, singing Joy to the World as a family, and watching Unaccompanied Minors every year because his late mom was an extra in it. Ty also shares the ways his family gives back during the holidays, from Thanksgiving Day Heroes delivering meals to families in need to Wreaths Across America honoring veterans to playing Sub for Santa for families who are struggling. His message is simple but powerful: take care of your own first, but find ways to serve others, whether it's your time, your money, or just showing up. If you're looking for a reminder of what the holidays are really about, this episode is it. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

  On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty breaks down the three phases that separate average salespeople from top producers: mastering your presentation, closing the deal, and handling objections. Building on the foundation of dialing and setting appointments, Ty takes you through what happens next.   Ty opens up about a turning point with his mentor who told him, "Ty, I know you can go and sell, but your process is not duplicatable." That feedback led to the creation of a simple 12-15 minute flip chart presentation that explains Medicare in a way that builds trust and credibility. You'll hear the story of knocking on a mayor's door, being challenged to prove himself in just 15 minutes, and how that one presentation led to nine deals and referrals to every city council member in that small town.   The episode breaks down why facts don't sell but stories do. Ty explains how to master the presentation, make it your own, and learn the lingo so you can answer questions with confidence. He shares real examples of bad sales pitches he receives daily and contrasts them with the right approach: asking questions to find the prospect's "heartburn" before jumping into a pitch.   Ty gets tactical about the close, emphasizing that if you've done your job in the presentation and asked the right questions, closing should be easy. He breaks down what makes a true prospect: someone who's willing to listen, has a need, and has the ability to pay. And if affordability becomes an issue? That's on you to create enough value. Ty uses the example of people who insure their cell phones but claim they can't afford a cancer plan. It's about creating value, not price.   The episode wraps with Ty's message: know your numbers, track your numbers, master the presentation before you try to reinvent it, and always identify a true prospect by asking questions. Whether you're in insurance, door-to-door sales, or any other industry, these principles apply.   As always, we would like to hear from you!   Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com   Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty gets personal and shares the holiday traditions that have shaped his life, from growing up in a house with eight sisters and two brothers to the customs he's now passing down to his own kids. Ty takes you through the Sunday dinners around a crowded table where someone always spilled their drink, his mom's legendary homemade spare ribs with that perfect barbecue sauce, and the simple but meaningful gift exchanges where each kid would draw a name and shop for a sibling with whatever budget they had. Ty opens up about how his mom made sure every Christmas had the essentials under the tree, a toy, clothes, and a family game, even in the lean years when money was tight. He talks about carrying on those traditions today, from smoking racks of ribs on Thanksgiving and Christmas to the chaos of Christmas Eve jammies and progressive dinners with his siblings. You'll hear about the moments that matter most, reading the Christmas story with his dad, singing Joy to the World as a family, and watching Unaccompanied Minors every year because his late mom was an extra in it. Ty also shares the ways his family gives back during the holidays, from Thanksgiving Day Heroes delivering meals to families in need to Wreaths Across America honoring veterans to playing Sub for Santa for families who are struggling. His message is simple but powerful: take care of your own first, but find ways to serve others, whether it's your time, your money, or just showing up. If you're looking for a reminder of what the holidays are really about, this episode is it. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty delves into the significance of family traditions, particularly as Thanksgiving approaches. With eight sisters and two brothers, Ty's family has a long-standing tradition of gathering for Thanksgiving, creating lasting memories. They embark on various adventures, such as fishing and duck hunting, and relish a diverse menu of exotic meats Ty has hunted or cooked over the years. Ty shares how his family's Thanksgiving gathering includes games for the kids and a delightful feast featuring prime rib, turkey, and homemade pies.    Ty fondly remembers Black Friday shopping but notes the shift to online shopping in recent years. He shares an appreciation for his wife's dedication to providing home-cooked meals, not just for their family but also for neighborhood kids. Centered around family, faith, financial freedom, and free time—the “four F's”—Ty's values allow him to support his children's activities and embrace the spirit of gratitude during the holiday season.   Ty expresses how Thanksgiving is more than just a feast, it's a day to reflect on the values of family, faith, and financial freedom. Ty highlights the joy of witnessing nieces, nephews, and siblings grow and come together during this special holiday. Ty also speaks about charitable traditions, like delivering pre-packaged Thanksgiving meals to those in need, as a way to give back to the community. Ty encourages listeners to share their own family traditions for Thanksgiving and express gratitude.    As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty explains the phrase ‘You have to want it as bad as you want oxygen'. Ty expresses how anything you do in life needs a vision and then a plan. Ty shares how once you know what it is you want, whether that be financial freedom or retiring at 40, make a plan on how you think you can achieve that and once you figure out each of the steps of your plan, those steps will become habits, rituals and routines and if you're committed and consistent with your plan, you will find success. Ty states that your dream needs to be your why and if you don't want your dream as much as you want oxygen, then dream bigger. Ty provides his best advice on how you can begin mapping out how to achieve your goals and also shares how he has achieved some of his goals through the same process.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes back his brother, Mike Brady for a special family-themed discussion timed around Ty's birthday. Ty and Mike reminisce about their childhood growing up in a large family with eight sisters and two brothers, sharing stories about their upbringing and the unique bond they formed despite the age gap. From memories of Mike eagerly waiting 13 years for a brother to Ty's adventures with his first big wheel, the conversation is filled with laughter and nostalgia.   Mike and Ty dive into their family dynamics, recalling how self-reliance and hard work were instilled in them by their parents. They talk about the challenges and joys of growing up with so many siblings, recounting vivid memories of building forts out of cardboard boxes, backfilling a house by hand, and even learning life lessons from helping out at their mom's reception center. The stories highlight the creativity and resourcefulness they learned from their parents, especially from their mother's entrepreneurial spirit.   Ty and Mike reflect on how these experiences shaped their work ethic, sense of responsibility, and ultimately their success in life. Mike and Ty discuss how their upbringing taught them to solve problems, help each other, and never shy away from hard work, all while maintaining a strong sense of family. 

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty shares his inspiring journey from a childhood in a large family to overcoming learning challenges and cultural shifts as a foreign exchange student. He reflects on his early passion for work, managing a pizza shop as a teen, and earning a college degree ahead of schedule, laying the foundation for a career rooted in persistence and resilience. Ty recounts his professional evolution, from home design and construction to the insurance industry, where he faced multiple failures before breaking through. His path illustrates the power of perseverance, coachability, and taking consistent action, even when juggling multiple jobs. Ty explains how his success came from embracing challenges and staying committed to growth. Drawing from life lessons and a Navy SEAL's disciplined routine, Ty emphasizes the importance of knowing your “why,” honoring the process and building success through daily habits. Ty reminds us that success starts with small acts of discipline, service, and respect.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Gary Brown, the Co-Founder and President of Furnished Quarters, one of the largest corporate housing companies in the U.S. Gary shares how his career path took a major turn—from working as an attorney and CPA to discovering the potential of real estate investing alongside his brother in Manhattan. Gary shares how what started as flipping homes soon evolved into a thriving furnished apartment business with a global reach. Gary opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from leveraging credit cards to fund early deals to navigating major challenges like 9/11, the 2008 recession, and COVID-19. His story highlights the creativity and determination it takes to build a business that lasts through changing markets. Gary also emphasizes the power of customer service in a digital world, explaining how real connections and quick responses set Furnished Quarters apart. Whether you're considering real estate investing or looking for insight into running a successful business, Gary's journey is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and long-term vision.   More about Gary Brown: As President, Gary manages the sales and financial efforts to ensure the company achieves sustained growth. Before, co-founding Furnished Quarters, Gary worked as a certified public accountant and attorney in New York and Connecticut. With a sharp sense of where the real estate industry was heading - and inspired by the Brown family's long-standing family business in furniture sales - Gary, alongside brother Steve Brown, identified an untapped need for high-quality furnished accommodations in New York City. In 1998, the brothers founded Furnished Quarters to serve that need. Starting with a handful of furnished apartments in a New York City brownstone, the venture saw immediate success, with high demand leading to continued growth for over 25 years. Gary has spent most of his career developing and investing in Manhattan real estate and continually identifies key trends and opportunities within the alternative accommodations space.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty delves into the concept of The Power of One More. Ty highlights the principle inspired by mentor Ed Millet, which emphasizes that small, incremental efforts can lead to significant results over time.  Whether in business, fitness, or personal growth, the idea is to push yourself to do "one more" rep, call, or action, contributing to remarkable achievements. Ty shares his application of this principle in recruiting insurance agents and instilling it in the young football players he coaches. Ty speaks about the importance of outcompeting competitors, staying ahead, and reaching one's goals by consistently doing more. Ty encourages his listeners to find mentors and role models who align with their values and to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.  As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty explains the phrase ‘You have to want it as bad as you want oxygen. Ty expresses how anything you do in life needs a vision and then a plan. Ty shares how once you know what it is you want, whether that be financial freedom or retiring at 40, make a plan on how you think you can achieve that and once you figure out each of the steps of your plan, those steps will become habits, rituals and routines and if you're committed and consistent with your plan, you will find success. Ty states that your dream needs to be your why and if you don't want your dream as much as you want oxygen, then dream bigger. Ty provides his best advice on how you can begin mapping out how to achieve your goals and also shares how he has achieved some of his goals through the same process.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

    On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty breaks down the current state of the health insurance industry and why so many agents and consumers are feeling the turbulence. From the Inflation Reduction Act's changes to Medicare drug plans and the rising cost of care, the ripple effects are hitting carriers, doctors, and members alike. Ty speaks about why PPOs are leaving markets, the differences between HMOs, PPOs, and Medicare Supplements, and why commission cuts are happening. Ty also shares insights on common pain points like dental coverage, prescription drug costs, and how to help members navigate plan changes without unnecessary frustration. While the headlines may sound grim, this episode reminds us that change is constant — and with change comes opportunity. By focusing on education, resetting strategies, and putting members first, agents can not only adapt but thrive in this new landscape.     As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Bronson Hill, a former youth pastor turned real estate investor, who shares how losing his dream job set him on a new path toward purpose and financial freedom. From leaving a $200k medical sales career to escaping the golden handcuffs, Bronson walks through his journey of building passive income and raising over $50 million in capital. The conversation dives deep into real estate investing, covering debt structures, cash flow, and the hard lessons both Ty and Bronson learned from painful deals. Ty recalls losing 13 of his 15 homes during the housing crash, while Bronson discusses missteps with rising interest rates and short-term debt. Both highlight the importance of risk management, rebuilding with cash-flowing assets, and staying committed even when setbacks occur. Beyond wealth, Bronson stresses the importance of purpose: using financial freedom to serve others, give back, and create meaningful experiences. He explains how surrounding yourself with the right people accelerates growth, why adding value first builds strong partnerships, and how investors can replace active income with passive income in three years or less. Bronson also introduces his book Fire Yourself and offers a free inflation guide, reminding us that progress starts by taking action, because version one is always better than version none.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

  On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with entrepreneur Brandon Patterson, to talk about his journey from humble beginnings to running multiple successful businesses. Brandon shares how his first venture, catching and selling worms to a local grocery store as a kid, sparked his passion for entrepreneurship and the freedom it provides. From growing up in rural Utah to learning hard work in construction, his story shows how small opportunities can grow into life-changing ventures. Brandon also opens up about the importance of family, especially the role his wife has played as his “ride or die” through tough times. Together, they've built businesses, faced challenges, and learned the value of keeping their word no matter what. Brandon explains why having someone who challenges your ideas is critical, and how strong relationships built on trust have become the foundation of his success. Ty and Brandon also dive into the future of business, with Brandon highlighting how AI is reshaping industries, even in areas like waste management. He encourages listeners to embrace discomfort, push through doubt, and chase their ideas with persistence. Brandon's advice is simple but powerful: progress brings joy, and with the right mindset, there's nothing you can't accomplish.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty Brady sits down with Brandon Patterson and Jacob Fleming to explore their AI-powered sports betting platform. Brandon & Jacob explain how their system uses arbitrage betting to remove emotion, identify opportunities, and consistently generate profits, sharing personal experiences from trips to Rome and Panama. The discussion highlights practical insights on AI, crypto, and emerging technologies, showing how these tools can empower everyday people to invest, generate income, and take control of their financial future. Brandon and Jacob also emphasize the importance of trust, due diligence, and working with confident, transparent teams when pursuing new ventures. Brandon & Jacob also share their actionable advice on embracing innovation, collaborating effectively, and leveraging technology and mindset for both financial and personal growth.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes entrepreneur Jacob Fleming to share his journey from small-town Utah to building and selling multiple businesses. Jacob talks about growing up with entrepreneurial parents and knowing early on he wanted to chart his own path. Jacob shares how college gave him discipline, but the real lessons came from watching opportunities in staffing, logistics, and CDL driver recruiting. Jacob talks about the “valley” every entrepreneur faces as explains it as that tough stage where excitement fades and reality sets in. He explains how grit, competitiveness, and duplicating success through systems helped him push through and scale his companies. Jacob also highlights the sacrifices and pressures that come with betting on yourself. Now, after selling several ventures, Jacob continues to chase new opportunities while keeping freedom and flexibility at the center of his work. His story is a reminder that success comes not from avoiding the hard parts, but from pushing through them with commitment and creativity.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty speaks with entrepreneur Johnie Tolman, who shares his path from the payroll and PEO industry into owning an insurance agency. Johnie share how starting in 2005, he built a strong presence in the construction and Latino markets, later expanding into insurance after the 2008 downturn & how by he had purchased an agency, enabling him to offer payroll, insurance, bonding, and benefits under one roof. Ty and Johnie discuss how combining services helps businesses simplify operations and stay compliant. John explains the advantages of platforms like Cloud9 HR, which streamline onboarding, payroll, and benefits, while also making it easier for employees to access essential information such as pay stubs and W-2s, and how this efficiency strengthens client relationships and improves retention. Ty and John also emphasize the importance of education in insurance. From supplemental cancer coverage to dental and vision plans, they highlight how offering the right benefits not only protects individuals from unexpected costs but also gives employers a competitive edge in attracting and keeping talent.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty talks with Bishop Kevin Foreman, “The People's Bishop,” about his path from challenging beginnings to global leadership and entrepreneurship. He shares how he launched his first business at 12, built a top real estate finance brokerage, and transitioned into ministry and other ventures. Their conversation dives into lessons from success and failure, including living debt-free, treating money as a resource, and developing resilience. Bishop Kevin Foreman also explains the dangers of over-parenting and the importance of self-leadership in overcoming obstacles. Packed with insights on choosing breakthrough over breakdown, facing fear directly, and leading with faith, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking growth, purpose, and lasting impact. Discover more and connect with Bishop Kevin Foreman at: X @BishopForeman TikTok @BishopForeman FaceBook @BishopForeman YouTube @BishopForeman Instagram @BishopForeman   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by entrepreneur Brian Briscoe, to discuss Brian's leap from semi-retirement into the septic pumping industry. Brian shares how after selling multiple businesses in California and moving to Utah, a frustrating delay in a septic inspection inspired his next venture. Brian speaks about how he grew the company from just a few jobs a week to securing major restaurant contracts for grease trap services. He explains how Google marketing, persistence, and creative problem-solving helped him overcome the challenges many startups face. Ty and Brian also discuss the realities of scaling, delegating responsibilities, and building a business with the end in mind. Brian's story is about spotting opportunities, taking calculated risks, and creating a company that works for you. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Ryan Dalley as he shares his journey from playing baseball and taking up bull riding on a dare, to eventually transitioning into the electrical trade. Ryan explains how, after a serious rodeo injury, he shifted focus, starting his own electrical company specializing in federal jobs. Despite challenges in growing the business, Ryan's persistence paid off, and now he's considering an exit strategy to pursue new passions like Medicare. Both Ryan and Ty Brady reflect on the importance of coaching youth sports, highlighting the rewarding experience of watching kids develop both skills and character. They discuss the patience required to teach different types of learners and how coaching goes beyond the game, shaping future leaders. Ty and Ryan reflect on how the bond between coaches and players often feels like family due to the significant time and effort invested. Throughout the conversation, Ryan emphasizes the value of community, whether it's the tight-knit rodeo world or the supportive environment of team sports. He also shares the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing freedom and responsibility while planning for the next chapter in life. The episode beautifully blends stories of grit, growth, and the impact of mentorship.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes filmmaker and firefighter Tyler Volson, who shares his remarkable journey from firefighting shifts to building a thriving videography business. What began with documenting homes and weddings quickly expanded into filming outdoor expeditions across the globe before Tyler found his true niche in youth sports. Tyler talks about how sports videography has transformed his career by helping athletes showcase their talents to recruiters while giving parents the chance to simply enjoy the game. He opens up about the early days of offering free shoots to build his portfolio, the lessons learned from pricing creative work, and the challenge of balancing passion with profitability. Ty and Tyler also discuss what it takes to scale a creative business, from trusting others behind the camera to building a production team that can grow with demand. With highlights that have reached millions of viewers online, Tyler's story demonstrates how persistence, networking, and a willingness to take risks can turn creativity into lasting opportunity.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at HYPERLINK thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by John Benson, co-founder of PDR Benefits and Cloud9HR. John shares his journey from corporate life to building a family-run HR company that now serves small and medium-sized businesses with payroll, benefits, and human capital management. John shares how he was frustrated by the limitations of existing software, so he and his team created Cloud9HR—an intuitive, centralized platform that simplifies HR operations and reduces administrative errors. John explains how Cloud9HR is designed for entrepreneurs, CPAs, and insurance agents, and it offers a licensing model that includes backend support, ACH credit lines, and scalable tools, which allow users to provide professional HR services or launch their own business without the burden of high upfront costs or complex infrastructure. Whether you're looking to manage your own team or expand your service offerings, this episode provides actionable insight into how integrated HR tech can enhance efficiency, open new revenue opportunities, and strengthen client relationships.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com" Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway 

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty explains the phrase ‘You have to want it as bad as you want oxygen'. Ty expresses how anything you do in life needs a vision and then a plan. Ty shares how once you know what it is you want, whether that be financial freedom or retiring at 40, make a plan on how you think you can achieve that and once you figure out each of the steps of your plan, those steps will become habits, rituals and routines and if you're committed and consistent with your plan, you will find success. Ty states that your dream needs to be your why and if you don't want your dream as much as you want oxygen, then dream bigger. Ty provides his best advice on how you can begin mapping out how to achieve your goals and also shares how he has achieved some of his goals through the same process.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Trent Staggs, a passionate public servant aiming to become Utah's next U.S. Senator. Staggs shares his journey from being a city council member in 2013 to becoming the mayor and his current Senate campaign. Trent discusses the challenges he faced, such as initiating a local police force to save taxpayer money, and highlights his commitment to public service over a career in politics. Trent also outlines his platform, which includes a strong stance on balancing the federal budget, banning congressional members and their families from trading individual stocks, and preventing ex-congress members from becoming lobbyists. Trent emphasizes his opposition to omnibus spending bills and his support for the Reins Act to rein in federal regulations. Trent believes in the importance of local governance and self-determination for communities.   Throughout the episode, Brady and Trent discuss the significance of grassroots support and voter engagement in the political process. Trent encourages listeners to be informed and participate actively in their civic duties, stressing that real change comes from the involvement of everyday citizens in local and national elections.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes back his brother, Mike Brady for a special family-themed discussion timed around Ty's birthday. Ty and Mike reminisce about their childhood growing up in a large family with eight sisters and two brothers, sharing stories about their upbringing and the unique bond they formed despite the age gap. From memories of Mike eagerly waiting 13 years for a brother to Ty's adventures with his first big wheel, the conversation is filled with laughter and nostalgia.   Mike and Ty dive into their family dynamics, recalling how self-reliance and hard work were instilled in them by their parents. They talk about the challenges and joys of growing up with so many siblings, recounting vivid memories of building forts out of cardboard boxes, backfilling a house by hand, and even learning life lessons from helping out at their mom's reception center. The stories highlight the creativity and resourcefulness they learned from their parents, especially from their mother's entrepreneurial spirit.   Ty and Mike reflect on how these experiences shaped their work ethic, sense of responsibility, and ultimately their success in life. Mike and Ty discuss how their upbringing taught them to solve problems, help each other, and never shy away from hard work, all while maintaining a strong sense of family.    As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Kathryn Krick, a pastor, author, and founder of Five-Fold Church. Throughout this episode, Kathryn shares her powerful journey from pursuing a career in acting and music to stepping into full-time ministry. Leaving behind her dreams in Los Angeles, she followed an unexpected calling from God, despite a fear of public speaking and many early challenges, including preaching to only a few people in extreme heat during the pandemic. Kathryn highlights how obedience and perseverance, despite slow growth and setbacks, eventually led to a breakthrough. A 59-second video she posted showcasing God's power sparked a global response, with viewers reporting healing from COVID, anxiety, physical pain, and more. Kathryn emphasizes that staying faithful to God's promptings, even when results are unseen, opens the door for miracles and transformation. Now leading a thriving international ministry, Kathryn shares insights from her new book, Unlock Your Deliverance, which offers practical steps to spiritual freedom. She encourages listeners that healing and abundant life are available to all who seek God with their whole heart, and ends the episode by praying for freedom and healing through the screen.   For more information and to keep up with Kathryn, make sure to follow her here; Youtube; https://www.youtube.com/@ApostleKathrynKrick Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/apostlekathrynkrick Instagram; @ApostleKathrynKrick TikTok; @ApostleKathrynK X:@KathrynKrick   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Neil Reich, a veteran insurance professional with over 27 years of experience. Neil recounts his career journey, beginning at a small P&C agency and advancing to a leadership role at Humana, where he was instrumental in launching the national broker channel and collaborating with major FMOs in the Medicare Advantage sector. After years in corporate leadership, Neil transitioned to entrepreneurship by founding his own agency, CareConnect, where he applied his expertise to scale operations and build a thriving business. Neil discusses the unique challenges of starting CareConnect, including adapting to the shift from field to virtual sales and responding to evolving consumer behaviors. He notes that phone enrollments are becoming increasingly common and highlights the importance of meeting clients where they are. Despite industry headwinds, his agency generated nearly $6 million in its first year. He also shares insights into managing client communication, setting clear expectations, and maintaining trust through prompt, supportive service. Looking ahead, Neil outlines strategies to keep his virtual sales team productive, especially in a market impacted by changes to SEP rules and lead quality. He emphasizes the importance of cross-selling products like final expense and cancer policies to boost retention and value. As the healthcare landscape evolves, Neil and Ty stress the need for agents to become trusted advisors rather than just salespeople. Their conversation underscores the enduring value of education, strong client relationships, and diversification in building a resilient, modern agency   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty Brady is joined by Darin Knudsen to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and how he found success in the Medicare industry. Influenced by his father's emphasis on business ownership, Darin navigated various roles, including a church mission, college, sales jobs, and an initial physician staffing venture halted by a non-compete before fully committing to Medicare after discovering its potential through a tech tool he helped launch. Darin shares how he values time freedom and family and how striving to build a sustainable, residual-income business allowed him be present for his children's activities. He emphasizes that entrepreneurship is rarely straightforward but achievable with persistence and adaptability. They discuss the mindset needed to grow a career in Medicare, highlighting the importance of commitment and reinvesting earnings into marketing to achieve steady growth. Darin views early retirement as a choice rather than an endpoint and aims to create a legacy by balancing work with community impact. Moving forward, Darin shares how he plans to expand digital marketing to offset declining seminar attendance and build a lasting, client-focused business that supports family and community engagement.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/