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What happens when God gives you the song, but not the mic? In this powerful and transparent conversation, Rita Springer sits with Brett Younker (Passion Music) to talk about the tensions between artistry and pastoring in worship ministry. They explore calling, humility, the journey of identity, and what revival really looks like in today's church.Whether you're a worship leader, songwriter, or simply navigating your faith, this episode offers raw encouragement and spiritual depth. Brett shares how Gen Z is redefining church culture, the cost of creative ministry, and why true revival starts with repentance.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Benmont Locker, a powerhouse in the real estate investing and coaching industry.  He is a partner of Eric Brewer and Integrity First Home Buyers known as the authority in novations and master of many ways to take down hundreds of real estate deals!  He is a builder of businesses, systems and processes for owners and entrepreneurs and a master integrator of putting these into action to make money. Fighting out of Pennsylvania and getting bit by the entrepreneur bug early on, he started out in the outdoor industry and ended up scaling it to 20 locations in 9 states before he sold what he coined as the, "Redneck TJ Maxx," for a profit.  He learned marketing, sales and SOPs through this experience and when almost becoming a dentist or ski instructor he this one-time soccer player found his calling in real estate helping an investment company stabilize, profit and scale their business and from there things have escalated quickly and efficiently He is now the CGO of Integrity First Home Buyers where he has helped add an extra hundred deals a year!  He now teaches investors just like you how to align strategy with targets, set clear goals and establish lucrative systems, processes, and operations through RampREI.  He is a father, husband, photographer, dirt bike rider and our guest who drops a TON of content on this no fluff episode! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Systems and processes in business and real estate ✅ The importance of relationships for success in business ✅ How to overcome fear and failures in business ✅ How to choose a correct time frame for KPIs ✅  How novation creates conventional financing opportunities + more! Check the show notes to connect with all things Benmont and RampREI!   Connect with Benmont: Benmont Locker on Facebook Benmont Locker on Instagram Benmont Locker on LinkedIn Benmont Locker on Twitter Benmont Locker on Youtube Benmont Locker on TikTok     Connect with RampREI: www.ramprei.com Ramp REI on Facebook Ramp REI on Instagram   Connect with Integrity First Home Buyers: www.integityfirsthomebuyers.com Integrity First Home Buyers on Facebook Integrity First Home Buyers on instagram Integrity First Home Buyers on LinkedIn Integrity First hHome Buyers on Youtube --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

In this raw and honest solo episode, Rita Springer shares a deeply personal life update and spiritual reflection from the frontlines of her own exhaustion and weariness. As she opens up about launching new projects, navigating burnout, and wrestling with discouragement, Rita invites listeners into a powerful teaching: Who is your real enemy?Through the lens of Psalm 109, Rita explores the battle between spiritual resistance, emotional capacity, and discerning what is truly coming against us. If you've ever felt like you're juggling too much, losing faith, or wondering why God feels silent, this episode is for you.Topics covered:• Spiritual burnout and emotional exhaustion• Identifying the true enemy in seasons of discouragement• Finding rest without quitting your calling• How fear chokes out faith and how to get it back

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Ricardo Rosales, a full-time real estate investor, entrepreneur, educator and podcast host from Venezuela who is now investing out of Texas!  After being a bit lost in his early years, he found some purpose in the military as a diesel mechanic in the US Navy.  The oil and gas industry brought him to Texas and after seeing a real estate investor make money flipping homes it gave him the confidence to jump into real estate investing He borrowed money from his mother-in-law and learned some lessons through the school of hard knocks as he earned his stripes as a contractor and after getting laid off from his job, he became a  full-time investor and became an accident landlord and was bit by the cash flow bug owning up to 100 rentals at one time. Over the years he scaled his business to doing 40-50 deals a month after overcoming adversity in business a hurricane threw some unexpected winds into his sails and caused him to once again pivot his business into wholesaling to pay make his private lenders whole and fell into hiring and training virtual assistants to manage his day to day and scale his business.  Today that has become his bread and butter helping business owners and investors through his company Top Of The Line VA.  He holds exciting live real estate events for investors throughout the year known as Attend Growth and has one coming up June 27 and 28th in Tampa you won't want to miss! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Why having a high quality VA is important ✅ Top things VAs can help you with today ✅ How to stop being your own enemy in business ✅ How to rebuild and pivot your business after a setback ✅ Inspiring story of rags to riches you wont want to miss + more!   Connect with Ricardo: Ricardo Rosales on Facebook Ricardo Rosales on Instagram Ricardo Rosales on Youtube Ricardo Rosales on TikTok Real Estate Entrepreneurs Podcast   Connect with Top Of The Line VA: www.topofthelineva.com Top Of The Line VA on Facebook Top Of The Line VA on Instagram Top Of The Line VA on LinkedIn   Connect with Attend Growth Event: www.attendgrowth.com Attend Growth Conference on Instagram --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

What happens when obedience meets creativity in the middle of a global shutdown? In this powerful episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Aria Christian, one half of the viral sensation Twins That Cook, to uncover the story behind a cookie company birthed in quarantine and built by faith.Aria shares how God redirected her identity, healed her grief, and taught her to walk in bold obedience, even in the kitchen. This is a testimony of purpose, divine timing, marketplace ministry, and the wild ways God uses the unexpected to fulfill His promises.If you're wondering how your creativity can be a weapon for the Kingdom, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.Topics Covered:- Hearing God in a season of grief- Baking as a divine assignment- Marketplace evangelism- Obedience vs hustle- How God gives strategy through dreams- Faith and favor in the mainstreamIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Regan Archibald the founder of Ageless Future and author of the Peptide Mastery Course who is also an entrepreneur, podcast host and speaker.  His desire to not be a farmer.  After going through his own health trials and tribulations he is now known as one of the leading longevity experts in the nation.  He specializes in regenerative therapy and the very popular PEPTIDES! He is the co-founder of Go Wellness and is regarded as a highly sought after functional medicine practitioner and the man who can scientifically help you live your best life by improving energy, sleep, muscle mass, cognitive function, weight loss and overall quality of life.  His Ageless Future Program helps identify the root causes in your body that are often overlooked or misdiagnosed by modern doctors.  He is a dad, an athlete, a cold plunger and a biohacker! See the show notes to connect with all things Regan! Connect with Regan: Regan Archibald on Youtube     Connect with East West Health: Agelessfuture.com thepeptideexpert.com East West Health On Youtube   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Rita as she sits down with country artists and married duo Katelyn & Derek Drye (The Dryes) for an unforgettable conversation about love, grief, calling, and the beautiful collision of faith and mainstream music.From meeting through a divine setup to walking through deep personal loss and ultimately landing a dream opportunity with Dolly Parton's “Threads” show, Caitlin and Derek share how God's timing, music, and honest conversations have carried them through it all.They open up about navigating life as independent artists, the tension between worship and country music, and the sacred power of telling the truth through song. Get ready to be moved by their vulnerability, authenticity, and the stunning song they perform live during the episode, “Calls Me Home”.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Bas Rutten!  An athlete, entrepreneur, author, inventor, natural entertainer and world reknowned badass butt kicker!  He learned to fight through adversity mentally and realized he had a gift for fighting physically as well as he retaliated against the bullying he experienced growing up with asthma and eczema. He was on track to be a culinary chef studying French cuisine and luckily for us changed the recipe and found fighting.  He was a 3x King of Pancrase champion as well as UFC Veteran who won the heavyweight title and has since been inducted into the Pancreas Hall of fame, Mixed martial arts hall of fame and the UFC hall of fame. His sense of humor and natural ability to entertain landed him some roles In the acting world, hosting Inside MMA for 9 years, as well as shows like Kevin Can Wait and the hit movie Here Comes The Boom! He is the inventor of the body action system and The 02 Trainer which has proven published medical benefits including increased lung and exercise capacity and now spends time as the chairman and commentator for the fast growing Karate Combat! He was behind the realism you see fighting in Grand Theft Auto, he's been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast and he can even knit you a sweater!  He has a new movie coming out soon called The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Emily Blunt based on the life of Mark Kerr.  You will want to Hear his amazing story of going from "The Leper," to "El Guapo!"  Topics for this episode include: ✅ How To Create Better Habits That Actually Stick ✅ First Time Meeting The Rock and Emily Blunt Filming The Smashing Machine ✅ The Importance Of Being Positive When Things Go Wrong ✅ Bas Rutten Shares A Supernatural Experience  ✅ Karate Combat And Why You Should Be Excited About It ✅ Improve your cardio and lung capacity with the 02 Trainer + More See the show notes to connect with all things Bas Rutten!   Connect with Bas: basrutten.com Bas Rutten on Instagram Bas Rutten on LinkedIn Bas Rutten on Facebook Bas Rutten on Youtube Bas Rutten on TikTok Bas Rutten on Twitter   Connect with 02 Trainer: o2trainer.com o2trainer on Instagram 02 Trainer on Facebook 02 Trainer on TikTok O2trainer On Youtube the02trainer on Twitter   Connect with Karate Combat: www.karate.com Karate Combat on Facebook Karate Combat on Instagram Karate Combat on Twitter Karate Combat on Youtube Karate Combat on TikTok   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Will McGinniss, founding member of the Grammy-winning Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, to unpack a remarkable story of surrender, calling, and compassion.From being labeled "too edgy for church" to leading a mission that's rescued and raised hundreds of abandoned children in Haiti, Will shares how God radically redirected his life, from global stages to grassroots orphan care. This isn't just a story about music or missions, it's about what happens when we say YES to God's bigger plan.If you're navigating singleness, waiting seasons, or wondering if your gifts still matter, this conversation will inspire you, encourage you, and remind you that God writes stories more beautiful than we could ever imagine.

Memorial Day Re-Release Bonus episode with Chris Lytle and Matt Serra!  Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris "Lights Out" Lytle!  A former firefighter, UFC veteran, politician, author, podcast host and Bare Knuckle fighter and commentator as well as liquor connoisseur. Fighting out of Indiana he has spent time bringing people TO consciousness as a firefighter and spent many nights also knocking them unconscious in the ring and the cage for years earning himself the nickname "Lights Out!" He has hit the highest levels in the sport becoming a finalist on the The ultimate fighter and has gone toe to toe with the biggest names to fight in the UFC as well as being the first fighter to win all three bonuses including  Fight of the Night five times and Submission of the Night: three times and he holds the record for the most post-fight bonuses in UFC Welterweight history. He went on after his UFC career to fight and win in the Bare knuckle Fighting Championship and you can find him ringside commentating at BKFC events on most weekends for one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world today. He used his good name, reputation and desire to bring change to the world in different rings over the years including a run at Indiana State Senate trying to bring some authenticity back to politics  and even has  The Chris Lytle Foundation helping stop and reduce bullying, The Lytles Out Podcast covering incredible MMA history with legends of the sport and even his own Lytles Out Bourbon  We get a special addition to the podcast this episode as Matt Serra jumps on to surprise Chris and catch up on their fights and reflect on the Ultimate Fighter experience and catch up on past and present fighters!  Check out Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube as well! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get better at anything? Guarantee too fail bc if this ✅ Conor McGregors role in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Matt Serra talks about their past fights and The Ultimate Fighter Experience ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Ways to stay calm and control fear in stressful situations ✅ How to train for a bare knuckle boxing fight ✅ How dangerous is bare knuckle fighting + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and Matt! Connect with Chris: Chris Lytle on Facebook Chris Lytle on Instagram Chris Lytle on Twitter Lights Out Boubon Chris Lytle Foundation The Chris Lytle Foundation On Instagram   Connect with Lytes Out Pocast: Lytes Out MMA History Podcast Lytes Out Podcast on Facebook Lytes Out Podcast on Twitter Lytes Out Podcast on Instagram Lytes Out Podcast on Youtube   Connect with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: www.bkfc.com/ Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on Facebook BKFC on Twitter BKFC on TikTok BKFC on Instagram BKFC on Youtube   Connect with Matt Serra serrabjjacademy.com Matt Serra on Facebook Matt Serra on Instagram Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris Zubrycki, a full-time investor friendly real estate agent and active Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt fighting out of Arizona by way of East Rochester NY!  He has made a name for himself on being a valuable resource for real estate investors and has carved out a niche in probate!  After graduating with high honors he moved to Chicago, IL and worked for Hewitt Associates & Health Care Service Corporation  as a database administrator before finding his calling to the Phoenix-Metro area in 2001, where Chris started his real estate career. Having a white belt mentality with a black belt skill level not only on the mats but in life and business he recognized true intelligence is knowing you can always know more and has been on a never ending quest to educate himself on all aspects of real estate specifically learning about wholesaling, subject to and other creative finance deals.  Chris realized there is a disconnect between many agents and investors and lack of understanding.  He is now bridging the gap and helping not only homeowners but now investors find on-market deals and have a trusted realtor to help in their search who understands both sides.  He also is making an am When Chris isn't helping his clients reach their real estate goals, he can be found teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at The MMA Lab Phoenix, AZ. Chris received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from John Crouch in 2016 and trains alongside such legends as Benson Henderson.  This is a great episode for investors to understand how to work better with agents, and how agents can work with investors. Topics for this episode include: ✅ How A Real Estate Agent Can Help An Investor With Probate Real Estate Deals ✅ How Investors Can Get Real Estate Agents On Their Side ✅ Why Constant Learning Is Important In Real Estate ✅ How Jiu Jitsu Can Help To Deal With People Better ✅  A Way To Deal With Clients Who Don't Agree With Your Price + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and The MMA Lab!   Connect with Chris: www.bjj-broker.com Chris Zubrycki on Instagram AZ Probate Real Estate on Instagram BJJ Broker on Facebook Chris Zubrycki on LinkedIn Email chris@bjj-broker.com   Connect with The MMA Lab: The MMA Lab on Instagram The MMA Lab on Twitter The MMA Lab on Youtube The MMA Lab on Facebook The MMA Lab on Tiktok --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers    

REWIND to July 2018: Ep. 01: Duggie Fields - Ministry of Arts PodcastThe very first episode of The Mizog Art Podcast features conceptual Maximalist painter Duggie Fields.Duggie was the very first artist that corresponded with Gary Mansfield whilst he was in prison, Gary states that Duggie is the foundation stone of his new life as an artist, or a 'born again' artist, as Gary Jokingly refers to himself. See: http://www.mizogart.com for full listing.Feel free to contact Gary with any queries, comments etc: email: podcast@mizogArt.com All Social Media: @mizogart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with the anonymous creator behind Green Room Revival, the satirical meme account that's been shaking up Christian music one roast at a time. Known for his weekly “Monday Meme Drops,” this mystery guest talks about the unexpected ministry of memes, the fine line between healthy humor and harmful cynicism, and what it means to lovingly laugh at ourselves as believers.If you've ever wondered, “Can Christians take a joke?”, this episode has your answer.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Nick Kamrada, a former athlete turned full time real estate investor, entrepreneur and educator fighting out of Tampa by way of Michigan who has made an incredible name for himself in a competitive market in a short amount of time.  He Pivoted from thinking he was going into the medical field to finding Brent Daniels on Youtube and going full speed into wholesaling houses After 90 days of nothing, he landed his first deal and his company "27 Properties," an homage to a fallen friend, started picking up steam with over 500k in profit in year one.  They are now on pace to do 1.5 million In wholesale fees this year with a team of just under ten people he mostly manages virtually!  Do not miss this episode with this young rising star in real estate investing! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get more deals than other wholesalers ✅ How To Speak With A Seller About Sub-To ✅ How You Need To Be Selling Your Real Estate Deals In Todays Market ✅ How Do You Know If A Seller Is Motivated To Give You A Deal? ✅ Two Biggest Mistakes Wholesalers Make + More See the show notes to connect with all things Nick!   Connect with Nick: Nick Kamrada on Instagram Nick Kamrada on Facebook Nick Kamrada on LinkedIn Nick Kamrada on Youtube Nick Kamrada on Twitter Nick Kamrada on TikTok   Connect with One Call Away : One Call Away Community --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers    

In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Gracie Binion for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, insecurity, healing, and what it takes to truly know your worth. Gracie shares her real journey through self-harm, self-doubt, and finding freedom in surrender to God. If you're a young woman struggling to find your voice, your value, or your way back to self-respect, this is for you.Gracie also dives into her life as a singer-songwriter, the tension between artistry and worship, and the pressure young women face in the Christian music world. Her story is a bold call to embrace creativity without losing authenticity.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

In this powerful episode, Rita Springer sits down with pastor, author, and mother of four DawnCheré Wilkerson to talk about her deeply personal journey through seasons of waiting, faith, and breakthrough. Centered around her new book Slow Burn, this conversation explores the spiritual beauty found in long-suffering, the mystery of God's timing, and the power of worship in the waiting. Rita and DawnCheré unpack what it means to live fully even when prayers remain unanswered, how worship reshapes pain, and why God's presence is the true reward.Whether you're in a season of waiting for healing, direction, or fulfillment—this episode is for you.Grab Slow Burn by DawnCheré Wilkerson wherever books are sold.https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/slow-burn/If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Brandon Lindsey, an entrepreneur. real estate developer, investor, construction and development blackbelt implementer and educator fighting out of Richmond Virginia. At a time in our market with uncertainty, tariffs, supply chain issues, It is more important than ever to get systems and processes in place to limit our risk, maximize efficiency and provide real time education on what is happening today in construction for real estate renovators Nationwide! Who better to bring that info to us then the founder of "The Rehabbers Playbook," on  a mission to provide tools, training and community to rehab and build houses on the highest level providing home renovation tips for real estate investors relevant to the current state of the market. Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to make contractors see you as a legit investor ✅ The process of managing a construction site ✅ The most common mistakes in renovating houses ✅ The risks and rewards investing in new construction ✅ What insurance do real estate investors need + More See the show notes to connect with all things Brandon!   Connect with Brandon: Brandon Lindsey on Instagram Brandon Lindsey on Facebook Brandon Lindsey on LinkedIn   Connect with The Rehabbers Playbook: The Rehabbers Playbook  The Rehabbers Playbook on Youtube The Rehabbers Playbook on Facebook   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers    

In this powerful and joy-filled episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with the sibling trio CAIN (Taylor, Madison and Logan) for a deeply honest conversation. From their early days playing bar gigs to leading worship on major stages, the band shares the highs, the heartbreak, and the holy moments that shaped their journey.Together, they unpack the tension between calling and hustle, the beauty and chaos of family ministry, and the emotional cost of pursuing purpose through music. Watch as Rita does what she does best — throwing courage like wildfire — and watch it land on CAIN… and on you too.This episode is overflowing with laughter, wisdom, and inspiration for artists, worship leaders, creatives, and anyone walking out their faith in real life.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Benson "Smooth" Henderson a UFC Legend, athlete, entrepreneur, trainer and family man fighting out of The MMA Lab in Arizona by way of Colorado!  Initially thinking he would grow up to fight crime as a cop locking people in cages he ended up getting locked in cages himself as a professional fighter who has fought the biggest names in fighting.  He has thrown fists in every major promotion including Karate Combat, multiple high level Jiu Jitsu competitions against such high level grapplers as Demain Maia and Ben Saunders.  He fought In Bellator Fighting Championship and even became the lightweight champion of the WEC and of course won the belt in the world renowned UFC where he Is known as one of the greatest lightweights of all time tying Franke Edgar, BJ Penn and Khabib Nurmagomedov for the 2nd most lightweight title defenses of all time.  He earned Fight of the Night and Fight of the Year honors in some of his past battles, choking out some of your favorite UFC fighters.  After taking a temporary retirement from mma he jumped back into combat sports and earned a recent victory in the boxing ring and he has recently signed to the Global Fight League aka GFL and is scheduled to have another fight with Anthony Pettis this summer.  He walks the walk of a true martial artist and role model as he is faith based and all natural never having tried drugs or alcohol building his reputation on hard work, a strong mindset and ethics.  You can find him and his MMA Fighter wife teaching Jiu Jitsu and women's self defense at the MMA Lab in Glendale Arizona every week!  Topics for this episode include: ✅ The key to achieving your long-term vision ✅ Why risks and failure help to master anything you love ✅ The difference between Jiu Jitsu in a fight or in a sport ✅ Staying true to yourself for success in life ✅ Discover the lifelong benefits of martial arts training ✅ Present and future for Benson Henderson + More See the show notes to connect with all things Benson!   Connect with Benson: Benson Henderson on Instagram Benson Henderson on Facebook Benson Henderson on Twitter   Connect with The MMA Lab: The MMA Lab on Instagram The MMA Lab on Twitter The MMA Lab on Youtube The MMA Lab on Facebook The MMA Lab on Tiktok --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers    

In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer talks with pastor and author James Leveque about faith, leadership, and miracles in the midst of chaos. From a prophetic word to a building collapse, legal battles, and a hurricane, James shares how worship, surrender, and community carried him through it all.This conversation is a must-listen for all believers, pastors, worship leaders, anyone waiting on a breakthrough. God still moves. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Dolmar Cross, real estate investor and star of the hit TV Show Zombie House Flipping on A&E.  He is an educator, entrepreneur, public speaker and CEO fighting out of Florida by way of Jamaica.  This son of a preacher who went from broke college student and balloon artist with an extremely rocky start In real estate investing.  Through some decisive decisions and relentless commitment he stayed in the game and finally found financial success as this natural born entrepreneur found his calling. He has since done over 1000 real estate deals from wholesaling to fix and flips, from lipstick rehabs to major renovations.  You can now find him in your living room bringing some of the most decrepit houses in the greater Tampa area back to life as he is the host of Zombie House Flipping on A&E part of Homemade Nation! He is not only one of the most photogenic investors out there with a massive social media following, he is an expert on brand building where he and his partners are the men behind the men for some of the biggest influencers in real estate. He decided it was time to build his own brand and is now the CEO of Real Capital, the co-founder of the real estate education company Real Advisors as well as many other REAL Brand subsidiaries all carrying the tone of authenticity himself and his partners bring on and off camera. Real Advisors has been recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the nation's fastest growing private companies.  You will not want to miss this peak behind the curtain of the life and business of a real estate reality tv show star who is truly one of the good guys! Topics for this episode include: ✅ best strategies for finding real estate deals these days ✅ Top ways to avoid hiring a bad contractor ✅ The difference between good and bad wholesalers ✅ Dealing with losses on the way to success in real estate ✅ Why tough times build better businesses + More See the show notes to connect with all things Dolmar!   Connect with Dolmar: Dolmar Cross on Instagram Dolmar Cross on Youtube Dolmar Cross on Facebook Dolmar Cross on TikTok Dolmar Cross on Twitter Dolmar Cross on LinkedIn   Connect with Zombie Houses: Zombie Houses on Instagram Zombie House Flip on Twitter Home Made Nation on Instagram Home Made Nation on Youtube Home Made Nation on Facebook Home Made Nation on Twitter   Connect with Real Advisors: realadvisors.com Real Advisors on Instagram Real Advisors on Facebook Real Advisors on Twitter Real Advisors on Youtube Sign up for the automated investor workshop here --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers    

In this powerful episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Pastor Steve Berger to talk about one of the most painful wounds a person can experience, betrayal.What happens when the people you trusted most turn on you? When your inner circle becomes the source of your deepest hurt?Pastor Steve gets brutally honest about his personal experience being betrayed by people he loved, supported, and led. This isn't a sugar-coated conversation. It's raw, it's real, and it's for anyone who's been left bleeding by someone they thought would never hurt them.This conversation is for the person trying to trust again. For the one still carrying the weight of betrayal. For the one who's wondering, Can I forgive… and still be wise?Join us at Orange Conference 2025! Save $25 with code WORSHIP. Register at https;//www.theorangeconference.com.If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Jason Yang, aka "The Criminal Defense Butcher" a former NYC criminal defense attorney, turned butcher and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt!  Jason is an instructor at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu HQ in Midtown Manhattan and has an incredible and inspiring story of successfully reinventing himself multiple times in life.  He is an athlete, entrepreneur, and many of many talents who studied pre-med before changing his focus to law school. He played soccer, wrestled and even did some rowing before landing on his passion of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He started his Jiu Jitsu journey with his first instructor Matt Serra at Columbia College and then transitioned into teaching there for almost 20 years while training at Renzo's famous blue basement in midtown.  As a black belt with a white belt mentality he is constantly learning and reinventing himself showing courage and inspiration to change.  Many people in life feel stuck in their careers or choices or even identity and Jason shows us that it is never too late to shift your life and focus on the things that bring you happiness, keep you curious and allow you to constantly evolve and mature as a person.  You can find him shaping minds and talents of all shapes, sizes and ranks on the mats at Renzo Gracie's doing group and private lessons throughout the week!  You will not regret following this journey from a very intelligent and well spoken guest! Topics for this episode include: ✅ The key to learning new things in life and business ✅ What drives big life and career decisions? ✅ The principle that will give you the best chance of success ✅ How to spot the right fit in business and life ✅ Achieving success through curiosity and critical thinking + More See the show notes to connect with all things Jason!   Connect with Jason: Jason Yang on Instagram Jason Yang on Facebook Jason Yang on TikTok   Connect with Renzo Gracie Academy NYC: renzogracieacademy.com Renzo Gracie Academy On Facebook Renzo Gracie Academy on Instragram Renzo Gracie Academy on TikTok   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers   how to make millions in business overcoming adversity

In this powerful episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Ryan and Nikki Edgar to discuss faith, redemption, and the tension between the church and the marketplace. Nikki shares her journey from rising Christian artist to facing rejection after an unexpected pregnancy, leading her to walk away from faith—only to rediscover God through music. Ryan reflects on his own struggles with church culture and how true, authentic relationships helped him heal. Together, they unpack the importance of being real in worship, rejecting religious performance, and embracing the raw, unfiltered gospel in today's world. Don't miss this honest, moving conversation on faith, music, and calling.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Jordan Edwards an entrepreneur, Jiu Jitsu fighter, business owner, real estate investor and author fighting out of Long Island NY! He is a staple in the fashion industry and a marketing master who learned early on in life that every situation in life provides an opportunity for you to act on.  He took action and is now the partner at Chart Organization, a diversified investment and asset management company. He grew his name as the CEO of Mixology Clothing Company he runs with family members and friends with over 450 employees and 300k active customers over seventeen locations.  He credits much of the success he has found in business to the lessons he's learned on the mats practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which allowed him to THRIVE in turbulent times.  He managed to find a way to stay calm and find solutions when the pressure was on taking the lessons he learned from years on the mats with Sensei Nardu taking the integrity of the martial arts to do the right thing with his employees and partners at times taking no money and sacrificing his own bottom line to withhold a reputation as reliable and keep good relationships in place. He is the creator of Mix U and has a phenomenal podcast and new book out NOW with the same name called Business Jiu Jitsu where he shares these lessons with all of us in an informative and entertaining way. Topics for this episode include: ✅ The power of knowing how to lose for growing business ✅ How jiu jitsu principles can transform your life and career ✅ What mindset do you need to be successful entrepreneur? ✅ How mastering technique leads to better business networks ✅ Getting back into the fight after challenges and setbacks + More See the show notes to connect with all things Jordan!   Connect with Jordan: Jordan Edwards on Instagram Jordan Edwards on Threads Jordan Edwards on LinkedIn Jordan Edwards on Facebook Jordan Edwards on TikTok Jordan Edwards on Twitter   Connect with Business Jiu Jitsu: www.businessjiujitsu.com Business Jiu Jitsu on Facebook Business Jiu Jitsu on Instagram Business Jiu Jitsu on Threads Business Jiu Jitsu on Youtube Get the Business Jiu Jitsu BOOK Here! Business Jiu Jitsu Podcast on Spotify Business Jiu Jitsu Podcast on Apple   Connect with Mixology: www.shopmixology.com Mixology Clothing on Facebook Mixology Clothing on Instagram Mixology Clothing on Youtube Mixology Clothing on TikTok Mixology Clothing on Twitter   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers   how to make millions in business overcoming adversity

In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Jamie MacDonald, a worship leader and songwriter with a wild redemption story. From a childhood marked by instability, addiction, and rebellion, to hearing God's voice while high, Jamie opens up about how God met her in her darkest moments.Jamie shares how she went from selling drugs and running from her calling to rediscovering her faith, finding healing through music, missions, and prison ministry, and embracing God's purpose for her life.If you've ever felt like your story is too messy for God, this conversation will remind you: this isn't the end of your story.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by EVERYPLATE! Start with 50% off your first box with code rita50 at https://get.everyplate.com/podcast. EveryPlate offer valid with auto-renewing subscription.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Gary Harper who is the man behind the success of some of your favorite entrepreneurs in the country.  He is a business owner, author, investor and entrepreneur with an excellent reputation for results and integrity.  After deciding to not go the same direction as his Dad in the military he ventured into Corporate America having massive success before making a pivot to real estate. As most find there are obstacles as we grow new businesses and Gary was no stranger to overcoming hardships overcoming Lyme's disease and a major health crisis.  As a true innovator he sought out a better way to efficiently run his business and his health.  His success was mind blowing, losing over 100 pounds and inventing a modern day EOS system to run and track your business for maximum growth, efficiency and visibility.  Full circle he grew a successful property management company and handed it over turnkey to his father as a retirement present. As the world changed in the past years Gary realized business frameworks needed to do the same and he is now the CEO of his company Sharper Business Solutions which has become the oxygen for struggling business owners for all things including consulting, system setups, hiring and even content creation and shares his recipe through live events and books such as his most recent, RISE: A Business Framework!   This is a must listen for business owners looking for a proven way to scale your business! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Why resources are key to growing a successful business ✅ The danger in focusing on what you do not have ✅ Simple actions to to turn bad days to good days ✅ four things you need to know about your business to make money + More See the show notes to connect with all things Gary!   Connect with Gary: Gary Harper on Instagram Gary Harper on LinkedIn Gary Harper on Facebook Gary Harper on TikTok Gary Harper on Twitter     Connect with Sharper Business Solutions: sharperbusiness.com Sharper Business Solutions on Facebook Sharper Business Solutions on Instragram Sharper Business Solutions on LinkedIn Sharper Business Solutions on Youtube Sharper Business Solutions on TikTok Sharper Business on Twitter   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on a special BONUS episode of The A Game Podcast with our guests Jackson and Shaun Amiruddin, a father and son telling an inspiring story of how Jackson survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia at a very early age.  He is now getting the word out with a special fundraiser to bring a cure and awareness for this cause to stop families and children from suffering through Hope Chasers as he is looking for all of us to help.   There is a current campaign running for the Student Visionary of the year where Jackson is looking for donations.  We are proud to help promote a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise as much as possible for LLS's mission as a global leader in the fight against blood cancer, LLS:  Help will go toward: Funds cutting-edge research leading to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving the lives of patients Provides free education and support for blood cancer patients and families, including personalized, one-on-one support, assistance with identifying and enrolling in clinical trials, and more. Mobilizes thousands of advocates to drive policy changes that accelerate the development of new cancer treatments and break down barriers to care. Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. Please visit my website often and tell friends who would also like to donate! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Amazing story of how a child beat Leukemia  ✅ Words of encouragement from a child to other kids suffering from illness today ✅ Advice for parents struggling with the stress and emotions of dealing with this situation ✅ Tips on how to pick the best doctor when emotions are on the line. ✅  How we can help save lives  + More See the show notes to connect with all things Hope Chasers! Connect with Hope Chasers: Hope Chasers Facebook Hope Chasers Instagram Student Visionary of The Year Fundraiser Follow Jackson Amiruddin on Instagram --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Rita Springer, worship leader, songwriter, and truth-teller, on this week's episode of Worship is My Weapon, as she dives into the hard conversations the Church often avoids. With a heart for creativity and a passion for truth, Rita fearlessly addresses topics like church hurt, forgiveness, faith struggles, and healing from spiritual wounds.In a world that often reacts with outrage or silence, Rita challenges listeners to pursue balance—calling out injustice while embracing grace, love, and restoration. Whether you're navigating church wounds, wrestling with faith, or longing for a deeper relationship with God, this podcast is a safe space for raw honesty and spiritual renewal. #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndHealing #ChurchHurt #SpiritualGrowth #Forgiveness #HealingInChrist #TruthAndGrace #RitaSpringerIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b8-92ca-4871-a37d-42a3b7958ec9

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest James Lascara a full time real estate investor and former Navy Seal turned entrepreneur taking over the Florida market!  After serving well over a decade and 4 deployments he is now freshly retired and focused on his special op tactics to dominate the Tampa real estate market.  His journey started focusing on implementing strategies and discipline for personal financial freedom and understanding money as early as high school.  In 2020 he stepped it up when rates dropped and timed the market perfectly to pick up a number of rental properties and made a huge impact on his life with real estate in a very short time.   He has completed over 28 million in sales volume, raised and earned millions ranging from single family townhomes, multi family syndications, hotels and ground up land developments.  He is the founder and CEO of many successful real estate verticals including Lascara Real Estate Group, Lascara Capital, Poseidon 26 Developments, Trident Real Estate Group and the Elite Investors Mindset Group which is one of the biggest Meetups in Tampa boasting over 350 active members attending regularly.  Catch this great interview and learn from someone who is going to be a household name as a real estate rockstar soon!   Topics for this episode include: ✅ Top ways to save money on taxes in real estate investing  ✅ What is a 1031 Exchange and how do we do them? ✅ Navy Seal secrets to handling stress and fear ✅ Making money in land development and multifamily  ✅ How to change the use of real estate for massive profits  + More See the show notes to connect with all things James!   Connect with James: James Lascara on Instagram James Lascara on LinkedIn James Lascara on Facebook James Lascara on Youtube James Lascara on TikTok James Lascara on Threads     Connect with The Elite Investor Mindset Group: Elite Investor Mindset Group info   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

on? In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with rogue songwriter Andy Squyres — a poet who refuses to play by the rules of Christian music.Andy shares how his journey as a lyricist was shaped by Kevin Prosch, British pop bands, and the raw storytelling of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Together, Rita and Andy unpack the tension between faith, suffering, and the pressure to only speak positively about God.They wrestle with why the church needs more rouge writers — artists who aren't afraid to tell the truth, even when it makes people uncomfortable.If you're longing for a more honest articulation of faith — one that makes space for doubt, lament, and impossible circumstances — this conversation is for you.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by EVERYPLATE! Start with 50% off your first box with code rita50 at https://get.everyplate.com/podcast. EveryPlate offer valid with auto-renewing subscription.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Keith Florian an athlete, real estate investor and broker and entrepreneur who not only has a 5th degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu but also has a black belt in business!  He is the president of Florian Real Estate Group with over 20 years in real estate and the President of Beyond Appraisals and still finds ways to run his MMA and BJJ academy Florian Martial Arts Center! He is a money maker and butt kicker of the famous trio of Florian brothers! He now molds and trains fighters and practitioners under the true principles and foundations of martial arts with honor and tradition to make a positive impact in their lives. He is a father of 3, a world traveler with a fun, scenic and informative social media account.  He drops a ton of great knowledge for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals and people who want to do better in life! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Should you be using a specific type of appraiser ✅ Why is it important to get a local team in real estate? ✅ The most important things when valuing a property from an appraisers eyes ✅ The difference between conventional loan, FHA, purchase and refinancing appraising ✅ is it possible to multi task in business and still be successful + More See the show notes to connect with all things Keith!   Connect with Keith: Keith Florian on Instagram Keith Florian on LinkedIn Keith Florian on Facebook Keith Florian on Youtube Keith Florian on Twitter   Connect with Florian Martial Arts and Real Estate: www.florianmartialartscenter.com Florian Martial Arts on Facebook Florian Martial Arts on Instagram Florian Martial Arts on Youtube Florian Martial Arts on Twitter   Connect with Florian Real Estate Group: florianrealestategroup.com` Florian Real Estate Group on Facebook   Connect with Beyond Appraisals: beyondappraisals.com   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Cass Langton, former Global Creative Pastor of Hillsong Church, for a powerful conversation on the journey of creatives in the church. Rita and Cass dive into navigating the tension between creativity and church culture, the beauty of fostering potential over seeking perfection and the role of artists as evangelists in the church and beyondIf you've ever felt unseen or undervalued as a creative in the church, this conversation is for you.Listen in as Rita and Cass share their passion for building a culture that champions artists, disciples creativity, and uses the arts to point people to Jesus.If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Brad Holcman an A & E executive producer responsible for some of your favorite shows and some of the most successful reality tv real estate shows!  He is a many of many talents growing up in Detroit now fighting out of Charlotte he has made quite a name for himself in the world of entertainment by mastering the art of storytelling. He has worked on such shows as Sons Of Anarchy, Homeland, Brickleberry and made the jump to A & E producing such hits as "60 Days In" and "Intervention," when he took the reigns on the homemade nation campaign creating real estate reality entertaining programs such as Triple Digit Flip with Pace Morby and Jamil Damji, "24 Hour Flip," "50/50 Flip", "Zombie House Flipping," the most recent, "Million Dollar Zombie Flips" with James Dainard. He is now reinventing himself and instead of telling other people's stories he is writing his own and jumping from the small screen to the real estate scene as a full time real estate investor!  He will no doubt find success as he has proven people right time after time as a volunteer firefighter, baseball player, 4 time Emmy nominee and even become a sensation in the Peloton community! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get your own reality TV show! ✅ Is it better to talk or listen more in business meetings? ✅ What are networks looking for when casting talent for shows ✅ Techniques to overcome bad days and failures in life and business ✅ How to accept criticism from your peers properly ✅  Craziest things this producer has been pitched + More See the show notes to connect with all things Brad!   Connect with Brad: Brad Holcman on Instagram Brad Holcman on LinkedIn Brad Holcman on Facebook Brad Holcman on Youtube Brad Holcman on TikTok Brad Holcman on Twitter --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer talks with Josh Silverberg about healing, miracles, and faith. Josh shares his unique upbringing, a life-changing healing from asthma, and his journey into ministry. After experiencing a miraculous recovery during COVID-19, he now helps others encounter Jesus' love and healing. This conversation explores faith, community, and the church's call to resurrection power. If you're in need of healing, this episode is for you. Rita and Joshua also take a moment to pray for listeners, believing in faith, for breakthrough.SPECIAL OFFERS:Air Doctor Pro eliminates 99% of dangerous allergens and contaminants in our indoor air! Go to https://airdoctorpro.com and use code "RITA" at check out to get a $300 discount on your order today!This episode is sponsored by Jase Medical! Go to https://jasemedical.com/ and use code "RITA" to get a discount on your personalized kit TODAY!If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Alex Pardo a real estate investor, entrepreneur, financial coach and self storage unit investing master who went from flipping baseball cards to flipping real estate.  He went through the rollercoaster of ups and downs from massive deals to massive tax debt and back as he found his way to success along the way through multiple asset classes on his destination to financial freedom. He left working from GE to backpack through Europe when he saw himself on a path to a future he did not want and learned about real estate investing on European trains starting as a wholesaler, graduating to fix and flips and rentals doing over 700 deals and now focusing full time on self storage investing.  He not only achieved his own success fighting through obstacles and adversity along the way he now helps investors just like you through his massively successful podcast the Flip Empire Show and his coaching platform where he shares his no-nonsense, straight-shooter approach to give you tools and strategies to achieve results and not settle for mediocrity.  Topics for this episode include: ✅ Why self storage is an economy resilient product ✅ What are the best markets for self storage investing? ✅ Two types of risk in self storage investing ✅ Reasons to choose self storage facilities over residential real estate ✅ How much money do you need to start self storage investing? ✅ A perfect buy box for self storage investing + More See the show notes to connect with all things Alex!   Connect with Alex: alexpardo.com Alex Pardo on Instagram Alex Pardo on LinkedIn Alex Pardo on Facebook Alex Pardo on Youtube Alex Pardo on TikTok Alex Pardo on Twitter Storagewins.com   Connect with the Flip Empire Show: The Flip Empire Show on Apple Podcasts The Flip Empire Show on Spotify --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Kaelob Mecum, 7Hills Worship Pastor, as he shares his unbelievable story of survival and talks about authenticity in worship through suffering and tragedy. Kaelob shares his journey from a tough childhood and time in a homeless shelter to discovering his faith. After losing his friend in a tragic accident, he found healing, reconnected with family, and stepped into his calling as a worship leader. His story is one of resilience, faith, and music that speaks to life's rawest moments.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by Jase Medical! Go to https://jasemedical.com/ and use code "RITA" to get a discount on your personalized kit TODAY!Are you wasting $$$ on bottled water? AquaTru Water Filtration is the solution! Go to https://aquatruwater.com and use code "RITA" at check out to get 20% OFF your order! If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

On this episode of the Customers First Podcast, I discuss the transformative power of customer experience and brand storytelling with Timothy Kalinowski, president of Lore. A master storyteller and brand strategist, Tim empowers brands to connect meaningfully with their audiences.  Tim shares his journey from marketing enthusiast to leading branding figure, recounting his motivation to establish Lore a decade ago. Frustrated with traditional agency inefficiencies, he aimed to create a firm that prioritized effectiveness and client satisfaction.  We delve into the principles of brand storytelling, emphasizing the importance of making customers the heroes of their narratives. Tim highlights that understanding the customer journey is crucial for transforming marketing tactics into meaningful experiences that inspire action. He introduces his "secret sauce" for effective communication: delivering value quickly, making content digestible, and spurring curiosity. We also discuss the delicate balance between being a story's hero and mentor, using relatable examples, like marketing manufacturing products, to showcase how emotional resonance can drive customer engagement. Tim emphasizes that focusing on customer emotions—rather than just product features—can significantly influence purchasing decisions.  This episode offers practical insights and inspiration for cultivating customer-centric cultures that foster exceptional experiences. I encourage you to apply Tim's wisdom to enhance your brand's relationship with its audience.   Tim's Contact Information: Website: loretold.com LinkedIn: @timothykalinowski   Tacey's Contact Information:  Website: www.taceyatkinson.com   All Social Media: @taceyatkinson   Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to having more valuable conversations together in the future. Remember: Customer Centric Cultures Create Magical Customer Experiences. Now Go, Create the Magic!

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Cody Hofhine, a real estate legend, back for round 2!  He is a Former insurance agent and vinyl fence salesman turned entrepreneur who went from driving a scooter around his dads construction site to being a successful real estate investor fighting out of Utah investing in NC and TX.  He was the former owner of the world famous Wholesaling Inc, one of the most successful outlets for wholesalers to get their first deals.  He now runs Joe Homebuyer with just over 90 franchisees who help investors scale their business and get more deals.  This son of a contractor, father of 4 and Husband has a superpower of always bringing the positivity and finding the good in the not so good.  He brings some amazing insight and perspective on dealing with people, eliminating distractions, being a better leader and bringing out your best in life and business using the always inspiring words only he seems to be able to find.  Regardless of where you are in life or what you do, you will love this episode with Cody bringing insight and authenticity. Topics for this episode include: ✅ What investment gives you better time management ✅ A way to stop comparing yourself and start achieving results ✅ Sacrifices to make today for a better life tomorrow ✅ Are you wasting time on people that don't want to be helped? ✅ How to eliminate the fear of discovering new things ✅ Why getting 1% better everyday brings you joy in life + More See the show notes to connect with all things Cody!   Connect with Cody: Cody Hofhine on Instagram Cody Hofhine on LinkedIn Cody Hofhine on Facebook Cody Hofhine on Youtube Cody Hofhine on Twitter joehomebuyerfranchising.com --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Tyler Bates to share his powerful story of survival and healing.At 18, Tyler was sexually abused by a trusted church leader. For years, he stayed silent, believing the church would protect him—only to learn they knew and did nothing. Now, he's speaking out, seeking justice, and fighting for change.Rita and Tyler discuss the courage to confront abuse, the church's responsibility to protect survivors, and the path to true healing.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by Jase Medical! Go to https://jasemedical.com/ and use code "RITA10" to get 10% OFF your personalized kit TODAY!This episode is sponsored by HELLO FRESH! Get 10 FREE meals at hellofresh.com and use the code "rita10fm" at checkout

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Jasmin Moghbeli who recently returned from space as the commander for the NASA SpaceX Crew-7 Mission to the ISS (International Space Station). We sat down with Jasmin, an Iranian-American US Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra pilot, Marine Corps Test Pilot and NASA astronaut who has over 2,000 hours of flight time and 150 combat missions including sorties in Afghanistan before she went to space and we now catch back up with her to discuss the experience now that she has returned! Jasmin has been awarded four Air Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and various unit commendations. Awarded the US Navy Test Pilot School Class 144 Outstanding Developmental Phase II Award and the Commander Willie McCool Outstanding Student Award as the Class 144 Honor Graduate.  She is a mother of twins, a wife and seems to always have a smile on her face.  She is one of the most inspirational women in the world and has achieved levels of success and fulfillment most people only dream of.  There are many crossovers for entrepreneurs to take away from this episode who have ambition and need the mindset, determination and support around them to reach their true potential.  We could not be more proud of Jamin or happy to have her on again to discuss this incredible accomplishment. Topics for this episode include: ✅ Surprising medical breakthroughs made in space ✅ What do astronauts do every day while they are in space? ✅ What do astronauts feel when they get back to Earth? ✅ How to maintain quality sleep even in outer space ✅ Tips for more effective team work with new people ✅ Astronaut's advice on making long distance relationships work ✅ What's NEXT for Jasmin  + More See the show notes to connect with all things Jasmin!   Connect with Jasmin: Jasmin Moghbeli on Instagram Jasmin Moghbeli on Facebook  Jasmin Moghbeli on Twitter Jasmin Moghbeli on Linkedin NASA on Youtube SpaceX NASA --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

On this episode of 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita shares how hearing God's voice is a lot like exercising a muscle - it may be difficult at first, but with practice it becomes second nature - and that it's not about being educated or theologically trained, but about having a personal relationship with Jesus. Let go of your insecurities and doubts, and believe that you are worthy of hearing from God. A simple exercise to start today: ask Jesus "Why do you love me?" and then listen for His response.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by Jase Medical! Go to https://jasemedical.com/ and use code "RITA10" to get 10% OFF your personalized kit TODAY!If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b8-92ca-4871-a37d-42a3b7958ec9

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Sahil Bloom an investor, entrepreneur, creator, social media sensation, modern day philosopher and now author.  He planned to go a different direction in life as a star athlete getting a scholarship as a pitcher for Stamford University when he was thrown a curve ball of his own and had an injury that resulted in the curtain call on his dream of being a pro athlete. He began working in the world of finance finding success including serving as a VP at a private equity fund with $3.5 billion in assets under management.  He assumed having money was the key to happiness and realized he chased the money at the expense of his health, relationships, energy and friends and made a major change many thought was crazy. He shifted his perspective from being rich in money to being wealthy in the more valuable assets of time and relationships and started a newsletter called The Curiosity Chronicle which has over 800k subscribers and a tremendous following on social media platforms earning him success as a respected content creator. He was an early-stage investor in 40+ startups across the technology landscape, including multiple unicorns.  He owns own and operates a media company, as well as SRB Ventures, an early stage tech company  venture investment fund which he raised over 10 million dollars under, and SRB Holdings, a personal holding company of various equity stakes in cash-flowing business assets He is on a mission to positively impact one billion lives and he has a brand new book out now that is the MUST READ book of 2025 titled, "The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide To Design Your Dream Life."   You will not want to miss one of our most insightful podcasts! Topics for this episode include: ✅ The key to achieving the most meaningful things in life ✅ What is the best investment top performers can make? ✅ Do this today to improve every aspect of your life ✅ This is one of the biggest mistakes humans make in life ✅ An easy thing you can do to level up your health and finances ✅ How retired athletes can find new success and fullfillment ✅ What keeps most people from making progress in life and business + More See the show notes to connect with all things Sahil!   Connect with Sahil: www.sahilbloom.com Sahil Bloom on Facebook Sahil Bloom on Instagram Sahil Bloom on Twitter Sahil Bloom on Youtube Sahil Bloom on LinkedIn Sahil Bloom on Tiktok   Connect with The Curiosity Chronicle and 5 Types of Wealth: www.the5typesofwealth.com Get The Book The Five Types Of Wealth HERE The Curiosity Chronicle Newsletter HERE --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Kenny Florian, investor, entrepreneur, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. UFC veteran and co-host of the Anik and Florian Podcast!   He is a broadcaster, commentator who went from being a standout soccer player at Boston College when Royce Gracie combined with a near death experience in Brazil changed his direction from team sports to combat sports and the legend of "Ken-Flo," began. He reached the highest levels of the sport fighting in the UFC and becoming a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 and went on to fight for the title 3x and currently is only 1 of 2 fighters to battle in 4 different weight classes. He went from cutting people with elbows to using his voice to cut promos using his intellect  breaking down fights entertaining articulation for multiple fight organizations, sports channels and even Battle Bots!  You can find him twice a week on the wildly popular Anik and Florian Podcast with broadcast legend Jon Anik. He not only earned his black belt in Jiu jitsu but he used his work ethic and curiosity to earn his black belt investing and found a love and appreciation for cryptocurrency obtaining wealth the Bitcoin.  He can be found teaching tactical and weapons training as well as BJJ to law enforcement at A&R Tactics in North Carolina as well as Florian Martial Arts in Brookline, Massachusetts!  The man  that called Conor McGregor's first fight brings the heat in this episode you won't want to miss even if you are not a fight fan! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to change your life in five years ✅ Life principles everyone needs to practice to be successful ✅ How to get more opportunities to make money ✅ Why Bitcoin can change more than just your finances ✅ The importance of not identifying who you are with what you do ✅  How to find value in mistakes and failures + More See the show notes to connect with all things Kenny! Connect with Kenny: www.kennyflorian.com Kenny Florian on Facebook Kenny Florian on Instagram Kenny Florian on Twitter Kenny Florian on Youtube Kenny Florian on LinkedIn www.florianmartialartscenter.com   Connect with Anik and Florian Podcast: www.anikflorianpodcast.com Anik and Florian podcast on Instagram Anik and Florian Podcast on Twitter Anik and Florian Podcast on Facebook   Connect with A+R Tactics: www.ar-tactics.com A & R Tactics on Facebook A & R Tactics on Twitter A & R Tactics on Instagram A & R Tactics on Youtube A & R Tactics on TikTok --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Matt King of the elite mastermind Gobundance!  Now fighting out of Austin, Texas he grew up playing soccer and wrestling learning hard work from his parents and used those principles to net worth from negative 30k to over 4.5 million in under ten years!  He was bitten with the entreprenurial bug early in life and had a life changing conversation when working at a country club that shifted his path forever. He dropped out of college and never looked back and today is the CEO of Gobundance, a high level community of Entrepreneurs executives, and thought leaders committed to helping each other grow 1% better every day and go BIG claiming some of the most successful investors in the country.  Matt has dedicated himself to providing top tier value to his members and walks the walk in all aspects of his life crushing goals and intentionally creating an amazing life being the right hand man of David Osbourne. He is in charge of multiple companies, making game day high level decisions and implementing a variety of personal and business functions. Topics for this episode include: ✅ Common difference between successful people and unsuccessful people ✅ Know the important difference between ego and confidence ✅ How to make better decisions today for a better life tomorrow ✅ How a wrestling background helps to achieve success in business ✅ The importance of choosing right people for your sphere of influence + More See the show notes to connect with all things Matt! Connect with Matt: Themattking.com Matt King on Facebook Matt King on Instagram Matt King on Youtube Matt King on LinkedIn Matt King on TikTok   Connect with GoBundance: gobundance.com Gobundance on Facebook Gobundance on Twitter Gobundance on Instagram GoBundance on Youtube GoBundance on LinkedIn Gobundance on TikTok   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris "Lights Out" Lytle!  A former firefighter, UFC veteran, politician, author, podcast host and Bare Knuckle fighter and commentator as well as liquor connoisseur. Fighting out of Indiana he has spent time bringing people TO consciousness as a firefighter and spent many nights also knocking them unconscious in the ring and the cage for years earning himself the nickname "Lights Out!" He has hit the highest levels in the sport becoming a finalist on the The ultimate fighter and has gone toe to toe with the biggest names to fight in the UFC as well as being the first fighter to win all three bonuses including  Fight of the Night five times and Submission of the Night: three times and he holds the record for the most post-fight bonuses in UFC Welterweight history. He went on after his UFC career to fight and win in the Bare knuckle Fighting Championship and you can find him ringside commentating at BKFC events on most weekends for one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world today. He used his good name, reputation and desire to bring change to the world in different rings over the years including a run at Indiana State Senate trying to bring some authenticity back to politics  and even has  The Chris Lytle Foundation helping stop and reduce bullying, The Lytles Out Podcast covering incredible MMA history with legends of the sport and even his own Lytles Out Bourbon  We get a special addition to the podcast this episode as Matt Serra jumps on to surprise Chris and catch up on their fights and reflect on the Ultimate Fighter experience and catch up on past and present fighters!  Check out Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube as well! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get better at anything? Guarantee too fail bc if this ✅ Conor McGregors role in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Matt Serra talks about their past fights and The Ultimate Fighter Experience ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Ways to stay calm and control fear in stressful situations ✅ How to train for a bare knuckle boxing fight ✅ How dangerous is bare knuckle fighting + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and Matt! Connect with Chris: Chris Lytle on Facebook Chris Lytle on Instagram Chris Lytle on Twitter Lights Out Boubon Chris Lytle Foundation The Chris Lytle Foundation On Instagram   Connect with Lytes Out Pocast: Lytes Out MMA History Podcast Lytes Out Podcast on Facebook Lytes Out Podcast on Twitter Lytes Out Podcast on Instagram Lytes Out Podcast on Youtube   Connect with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: www.bkfc.com/ Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on Facebook BKFC on Twitter BKFC on TikTok BKFC on Instagram BKFC on Youtube   Connect with Matt Serra serrabjjacademy.com Matt Serra on Facebook Matt Serra on Instagram Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest "Mr TTP" Brent Daniels real estate investor and owner of Wholesaling Inc.   A former Real Estate agent fighting out of Arizona who experienced a major financial setback to the tune of over 700k dollars and in true Rocky fashion fought off the canvas to reinvent himself and become a successful business owner, real estate investor, podcast host and entrepreneur. He went from door knocking and cold calling for listings to calling for contracts going from a six figure real estate agent to a 7 figure real estate investor when he figured out the strategy of wholesaling real estate. As he mastered the art of finding deals at a discount his world opened up to possibilities of building a business and finding success he could scale. He now shares his information and passion through his podcasts and Youtube channel where you can find him giving incredible advice on the Wholesale hotline Podcast and Wholesaling Inc Podcast.   He discovered you could find profits in Real estate using your voice to pick up the phone and Talk To People to make millions. He is the founder of Talk to People, a platform to help investors get their first or next deal.  He is a high energy natural leader with the biggest biceps in the Business! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Is this the end of the line for real estate wholesalers? ✅ The three things a real estate investor needs to make money ✅ The most common way to LOSE MONEY in real estate ✅ Learn these six responses and close more deals over the phone ✅ The best properties to target for your first real estate deal ✅  Four steps to closing more real estate deals + More See the show notes to connect with all things Brent and TTP! Connect with Brent: Brent Daniels on Facebook Brent Daniels on LinkedIn Brent Daniels on TikTok Brent Daniels on Instagram Brent Daniels on Youtube   Connect with Wholesaling Inc and TTP: https://www.wholesalinginc.com/ Wholesaling inc on Facebook Wholesaling Inc on LinkedIn Wholesaling Inc on Twitter Wholesaling Inc on TikTok Wholesaling Inc on Instagram Wholesaling Inc on Youtube Wholesaling Inc Podcast Wholesale Hotline Podcast www.talktopeople.com   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Jason Medley the founder of The Collective Genius!  He is an investor, entrepreneur, speaker and master connector who learned early on from his mom the importance of going after what you want and relentless focus and follow up! He was forced to pivot multiple times when be roadblocks with his corporate career, his lending company and even a serious health crisis he decided to go down the entrepreneurs path repeatedly forcing him to test his resilience He became a wizard at short sales and went from facilitating short sales for others to flipping them for himself and eventually became a very successful transactional lender for investors and began to realize the power of collaborative and relationships to grow your business and enrich your life.  Eventually, built a mastermind to bring quality humans and investors together which is now one of the most successful collabroative groups in the industry known as the world famous Collective Genius which boasts some of the most successful investors and entrepreneurs in the world as well as some of the most exciting Keynote speakers such as Jocko willink and Chris Voss among many others He has figured out how to have investors responsibly scale and build a business that can let you hope for the best but prepare for the worst in a market correction.  He brings value and also gives back through the his charity The Generous Genius Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to set up your real estate business for 2025  ✅ What keeps people from getting what they want out of life? ✅ How to create business instincts instead of reactions ✅ Why new investors should NOT buy rental properties ✅  The conception and growth of The Collective Genius + More See the show notes to connect with all things Jason!   Connect with Jason Medley: Jason Medley on Facebook Jason Medley on Youtube The Collective Genius on Facebook Jason Medley on LinkedIn Jason Medley on Instagram   Connect with Collective Genius: Dominate The Downturn with Collective Genius Thecollectivegenius.com The Collective Genius on Facebook The Collective Genius on Twitter The Collective Genius on Instragram The Collective Genius on TikTok The Collective Genius Mastermind on Youtube --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Jerremy Alexander Newsome who is an investor of many asset classes, recognized as an authority on the stock market and has made big money investing in liquor as well.  He is a Coach, CEO and athlete who has been featured on CNBC, Forbes and many big publications who went from waiting tables to shifting his perspective from pursuing happiness to actually being happy. He made a choice to be a master of his time and through trading stocks and investing in alternative assets like Bourbon, he created the life he always envisioned. Jerremy makes a constant effort to do hard things to achieve an easier life whether the challenge is a cold plunge, an iron man or running a marathon, he commits to success in everything he does and is now committed to helping clients just like you understand and demystify their finances, health, lifestyle and get their time back!  He shares his knowledge through his best selling books, his podcast "Broke to Woke" and is the CEO of Real LIfe Trading Academy and its education platform.  Topics for this episode include: ✅ Three ways everyone can make money in stocks  ✅ How stocks can be exactly like real estate investing  ✅ How to limit your risk of losing money in the stock market ✅ The danger of being TOO optimistic ✅  Opportunities to make millions investing in liquor + More See the show notes to connect with all things Jerremy! Connect with Jerremy : Jerremy Newsome on Instagram Jerremy Newsome on Facebook Jerremy Newsome on Twitter Jerremy Newsome on LinkedIn Jerremy Newsome on Youtube Jerremy Newsome on Threads   Connect with Real Life Trading : reallifetrading.com Real Life Trading on Facebook Real Life Trading on Youtube Real Life Trading on Instagram Real Life Trading on Twitter Real Life Trading on TikTok   Connect with the Broke To Woke Podcast: The Broke To Woke Podcast --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Scott Morse the founder of Lamassu Leads and Synergydata.io.  Scott is a real estate investor, business owner and entrepreneur who has mastered the sales process of cold calling.  He invests in the US and runs a massive call center out of Columbia who went from marketing for leads for attorneys to generating highly motivated sellers for investors. He is not only the ceo, he is also a client as he practices what he preaches and helps investors in other markets benefit from his processes, his teams and his 12000 Sq foot office space he manages of personally trained cold callers to help YOU get more more motivated leads to close Part of the world famous Collective genius Scott and his company Lamassu Leads with his team of phone assassins are creating a high return on outbound leads making over 1.6 million dials a month! See the show notes to connect with all things Scott! Connect with Scott: Scott Morse on Instagram Scott Morse on Facebook Scott Morse on LinkedIn Scott Morse on TikTok   Connect with Llamasu Leads: Lamassu Leads  leads2deals.com Lamassu Leads on Instagram Lamassu Leads on Facebook Lamassu Leads on Youtube Lamassu Leads on Twitter --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers