Podcast appearances and mentions of brad britton

In this episode of Head, Heart and Boots, Brandon and I sat down with J. Brad Britton for one of the most meaningful conversations we've had on the podcast. J. Brad spent decades leading inside the Cutco and Vector organizations, but this episode centers on something far deeper - his relationship with his son Sam and how that journey completely changed the way he thinks about leadership, communication, and human potential. What stuck with us most was hearing J. Brad talk about realizing Sam understood far more than anyone had assumed for years. It forced him to rethink not only his parenting, but the way we all judge people based on surface behavior instead of curiosity and empathy. We also dug into leadership lessons from Cutco, coaching young salespeople, and why presence and encouragement matter so much when developing people. This episode is thoughtful, emotional, and packed with perspective that applies far beyond business. Hope you enjoy Chris Why You Should Listen: [00:05:42] The moment J. Brad realized his son understood far more than anyone had believed for years [00:14:18] How raising a child with apraxia reshaped his perspective on leadership, patience, and communication [00:24:07] Why curiosity and empathy matter more than assumptions when working with people [00:36:12] Leadership lessons from decades inside the Cutco and Vector organizations developing young salespeople [00:49:03] A powerful conversation about fatherhood, encouragement, and learning to truly see the people in front of you Did you know... Only 30% of businesses listed for sale actually find a buyer? Even more striking, just 10% of those sell for the price their owners anticipated or higher, meaning only 3% of all business owners achieve their desired sale price. By focusing on understanding and enhancing your enterprise value, you can significantly boost your chances of joining that successful 3%. Business Health & Value Assessment Start Assessment Know Your Enterprise Value. See Your Potential Gaps. Complete this assessment in less than 15 minutes and receive a free assessment for your business that includes: A Lite Valuation Of Your Business Your Value Multiplier Per Your Industry Health Assessment Per Our PYB Methodology Business Value & Growth Roadmap Tailored For You Value Acceleration Strategies Spotlight on Floodlight: Your Secret Weapon for Sales & Scaling This isn't a paid plug. It's real talk from the front lines. If you've ever thought, “How do I get a VP-level sales leader or even a sales team without hiring full-time?” Floodlight has the answer. Fractional Sales Leadership They act as your outsourced VP of Sales, taking full responsibility for training, managing, and growing your sales team. No six-figure hire needed. Clients often close 20 to 50 percent more deals within six months, thanks to data-driven coaching, CRM setup, scripts, and performance reviews.More at floodlightgrp.com/sales Commercial Sales MasterCourse A self-paced, video-driven B2B sales course designed specifically for restoration teams. Perfect for building commercial revenue and getting free from TPA handcuffs. Covers mindset, prospecting, pipeline building, LinkedIn lead generation, and includes a $250 discount with code SALESBOOST.Details at floodlightgrp.com/courses Tailored Consulting & Coaching Floodlight's Propel Your Business methodology offers a full-circle roadmap: financials, sales, marketing, leadership, recruiting, productivity. All built for contractors. These aren't “life coaches.” They're former restoration owners who've lived the chaos and know how to scale out of it.Explore more at floodlightgrp.com Live Training, Tools & Strategic Partnerships Floodlight also delivers live onsite and virtual training, keynote speaking, and leadership tracks covering operations, project management, and strategic growth. Bonus: They've vetted tools like Xcelerate, Liftify, and Sureti. Floodlight clients get access to exclusive discounts on tech that actually moves the needle.See all partnerships at floodlightgrp.com/partners Why it matters for you as a listener You don't need to figure this stuff out alone. If you're serious about sales growth, operational clarity, exit readiness, or leadership development, Floodlight is already helping folks like you scale smarter. And you get it from industry insiders. People who've sat in your chair, survived the fires, and built systems that actually work.

Today's guest, J. Brad Britton, is one of my earliest mentors and the co-author of the new book, Real Words with Sam. J. Brad's son Sam was diagnosed with autism at age two, and he remained largely non-speaking for most of his life. But after attending a symposium and seeing the success other families had with a unique spelling method, J. Brad discovered that Sam had been thinking, listening, understanding, and was capable of communicating, often poetically, in ways that changed everything. In our conversation, Brad shares the emotional story of how his relationship with Sam has evolved and how it has completely changed the way he understands his son, himself, and others. You'll also understand why this conversation is about so much more than autism, what it means to move beyond assumptions and truly see someone, and why becoming a more patient, present, empathetic human being may be one of the most powerful transformations any of us can experience. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Inspiration For Writing "Real Words with Sam" How Brad's Entire View of People Changed The Symposium That Created A Huge Breakthrough Spelling to Communicate Changed Everything The Relationship Between Apraxia and Autism The Power of Open Questions and Original Thought Everyone Needs to Be Seen and Heard Learning and Adapting Never Stops As a Dad Spiritual Lessons Learned On This Ongoing Journey The Chapter That Intentionally Induces Tears Why This Book Is For Every Human Being   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/630 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Get Access to Hal's Books and the Miracle Morning App For access to Hal's Miracle Morning books, CLICK HERE.  To upgrade your morning routine, CLICK HERE to download the Miracle Morning App.  Book Hal to Speak At Your Event! If you'd like to book Hal to speak at your next event, CLICK HERE. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok   Copyright © 2026 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

Johnny Jones, American Federation of Government Employees Transportation Security Administration Council 100 Secretary-Treasurer, joined the AWF Union Podcast and explained the recent wage increase TSA workers will receive thanks to passage of the omnibus government funding bill. He also spoke about the unique items passengers try to bring through airport security.        Plumber and Steamfitters Local 565 Business Manager Brad Britton appeared on the AWF Union and discussed how West Virginia legislatures may weakening the licensing requirements of construction workers and a potential change to unemployment benefits. He also talked about several mega projects in the area.

Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 Business Manager Brad Britton joined the AWF Podcast and discussed how the 2016 repeal of West Virginia's Prevailing Wage law has hurt the state's building trades, taxpayers and local economies. Furthermore, he explained how construction industry license requirement cuts have created a “race to the bottom” mentality within the industry.   Greg Regan, Transportation Trades Department President of the AFL-CIO, also appeared on the podcast and spoke about issues within the railroad industry. Instead of focusing on delivering results, the hedge funds who control the railroads are focused on cutting costs by running bare bones crews, which helped lead to the nation's current supply chain crisis.

Tasha Saran Smith is the Founder & CEO of Emerge Sales Training, a company that provides sales and leadership coaching to network marketing leaders. From scratch, Tasha created a 7-figure revenue coaching business within her first 2 years. Emerge has helped thousands of clients grow their businesses, even if they have no sales experience. Tasha worked with Cutco/Vector in sales and management for a few years in the early 2000s. She graduated from UC-San Diego with a degree in Political Science, and has also obtained her MBA. She lives in Corona, CA with her husband, Charlie, a former Vector District Manager, and their 2 daughters. Tasha's first book, titled Customer First, was released in 2020. This episode is guest hosted by J. Brad Britton, whose relationship with Tasha goes back to her early days with the company. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit  ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Brad Britton is the current Southland Division Manager of the Cutco/Vector organization, headquartered in Anaheim, CA. His career with the company dates back to 1988, when he started as a sales rep in Texas. His path led him to Oklahoma and then California, where he was a National Champion District Manager in Sacramento in 1993. He became one of the top-producing Division Managers in the company, and ultimately took on the role of Regional Executive in the Western Region from 1999 through 2005. Brad left the Cutco/Vector business for nine years at that point, returning in 2014 to lead the Southland Division and spread his influence throughout the entire company through programs like the Cutco Cares World Impact Initiative, which he started. A true legend in the company, Brad has been directly responsible for at least $275 million in Cutco sales, and has indirectly influenced hundreds of millions more in sales. The Southland Division won the “Elite 8” Division Silver Cup in 2020. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit  ChangingLivesPodcast.com

What a episode! We have a great one for you, Brad Britton! He consulted with the movie Tin Cup, talks about his time on the tour, caddying, playing and so many great stories!! This is a great episode and you won't want to miss it!! Troy steps out as he is working but the Reverend steps in Danny Hagel is back in the pit! Drew talks about his hockey, and golf!!! Enjoy!! #OffTheHosel

There’s a good chance that if you are reading this, you are among the most fortunate people anywhere. We have an opportunity — perhaps you might even say a responsibility — to spread our good fortune to others. Making acts of service a part of your organization’s culture can impact your communities, and can also build community among your own team. For many years, J. Brad Britton has set the example as a servant leader, and in this conversation, he shares examples of how a company can lead the way in impacting others around them. Our hope is that everyone who listens can implement these concepts where you work or where you live. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Tasha Saran Smith is the Founder & CEO of Emerge Sales Training, a company that provides sales and leadership coaching to network marketing leaders. From scratch, Tasha created a 7-figure revenue coaching business within her first 2 years. Emerge has now helped over 8000 clients grow their businesses, even if they have no sales experience. Tasha worked with Cutco/Vector in sales and management for a few years in the early 2000s. She graduated from UC-San Diego with a degree in Political Science, and has also obtained her MBA. She lives in Corona, CA with her husband, Charlie, a former Vector District Manager, and their 2 daughters. This episode is guest hosted by J. Brad Britton, whose relationship with Tasha goes back to her early days with the company.   For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Brad Britton is the current Southland Division Manager of the Cutco/Vector organization, headquartered in Anaheim, CA. His career with the company dates back to 1988, when he started as a sales rep in Texas. His path led him to Oklahoma and then California, where he was a National Champion District Manager in Sacramento in 1993. He became one of the top-producing Division Managers in the company, and ultimately took on the role of Regional Executive in the Western Region from 1999 through 2005. Brad left the Cutco/Vector business for nine years at that point, returning in 2014 to lead the Southland Division and spread his influence throughout the entire company through programs like the Cutco Cares World Impact Initiative, which he started. A true legend in the company, Brad has been directly responsible for at least $260 million in Cutco sales, and has indirectly influenced hundreds of millions more in sales. Show Notes: ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Gary Dennis McCord (born May 23, 1948) is an American professional golfer, commentator, author, and actor. McCord was born in San Gabriel, California and raised in southern California. He was a two-time Division II All-American at UC Riverside. He won the NCAA Division II individual championship in 1970 and turned professional in 1971. McCord's best two finishes on the PGA Tour were at the Greater Milwaukee Open, placing second in both 1975 and 1977. During his years on the PGA Tour, he had nearly two dozen top-10 finishes. At age 37 in 1986, McCord joined CBS Sports as a golf analyst, a capacity in which he still serves. He is noted for his outspokenness, a trait that has seen him barred from the CBS commentary team for The Masters. During the network's coverage of the 1995 Masters, he remarked that the 17th green was so fast that it seemed to be "bikini-waxed", and that "body bags" were located behind that green for players who missed their approach shots. Augusta National Golf Club, which organizes The Masters, used its influence with CBS to have him removed from The Masters commentary team. While McCord has continued to cover virtually all other golf events aired by CBS, he has yet to return to Augusta with the network. Aside from his CBS commentary duties, McCord also plays on the Champions Tour. After turning 50 in May 1998, he won his first event at the Toshiba Senior Classic in March 1999, and also won that year's Ingersoll-Rand Senior Tour Championship. Back in 1991, he won the Gateway Open on the Ben Hogan Tour, the second-tier tour in the U.S., now called the Nationwide Tour. McCord has also written two books, Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists and Golf for Dummies. In 1996, he appeared as himself in the Kevin Costner movie Tin Cup. He and Peter Kostis are partners in the Kostis/McCord Learning Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also a co-announcer on the EA Sports' Tiger Woods PGA Tour series along with David Feherty. McCord credits golf pro Brad Britton for teaching him the ins and outs of the golf swing and especially the mental game.[citation needed] McCord lives with his wife, Diane, in Paradise Valley, Arizona and Edwards, Colorado. THE TOUR STRIKER - Finally! A simple training club that intuitively promotes the essentials of Tour quality club head to ball impact! One percent of golfers strike golf balls correctly. The Tour Striker and Tour Striker Pro training clubs will intuitively help you understand leverage and how to apply the club head to the golf ball in the same manner as the best players in the world. You will gain command of the elusive skills required to compress a golf ball. Best of all, this is not a temporary solution! Allow the creative golfer inside you to enjoy the game once and for all. You can learn how to have world-class impact conditions and strike golf balls purely, accurately and with great control. Visit  www.tourstrikershop.com and use the promo code "GTR" for FREE shipping on the Tour Striker!  Click Here for more information on the GTR Shag Bag Membership - online golf instruction, great prizes and more! Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.com Inn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.com Avila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.com Slickstix - www.slickstix.com Adams Golf - www.adamsgolf.com For more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.