Podcasts about Prefontaine

Nick Prefontaine survived a life‑threatening snowboarding accident at age 14 after doctors told his parents he might never walk, talk or eat independently again. Defying all odds, he recovered and now inspires audiences nationwide. As a best‑selling author and nationally recognized motivational speaker, Nick shares his STEP System—developed from his own experience—to help people overcome adversity with grace and power. He founded Common Goal to guide others toward their full potential and has shared his message with thousands across the country.In this episode we discuss how real estate agents can overcome major adversities, bounce back after setbacks and remain persistent in pursuing their goals. Nick explains the principles of his STEP System and offers practical advice for building resilience and achieving success despite challenges.You Can Find Nick @:FREE E‑Book on STEP System: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/

Discover the incredible journey of Nick Prefontaine, Founder of Common Goal and creator of the S.T.E.P. System, as he shares his inspiring story on TBCY with Ashutosh Garg.At just 14, Nick experienced a catastrophic accident and was told he might never walk, talk, or eat independently again. Through unwavering determination and the principles of the S.T.E.P. System—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—he not only recovered but ran out of the hospital against all odds.In this episode, Nick dives deep into each pillar of the S.T.E.P. system, explains how support can come from unexpected places, highlights why energy is more powerful than motivation, and shares how persistence drives long-term success.Whether you're overcoming a setback or seeking inspiration to push forward, this conversation will motivate you to take your next step.

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listIn Episode 3, Benji Prefontaine takes you into the most demanding phase of his combat experience—flying the Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard over Afghanistan in a crowded, chaotic coalition battlespace.With limited sensors, minimal weapons, and no datalink, every mission becomes a test of situational awareness and judgment. He describes near-misses in mid-air, fuel emergencies, comms failures, and the constant risk of fratricide—all while supporting troops in contact on the ground.The central theme is stark: the biggest danger isn't always the enemy—it's the environment, the complexity, and your own decisions. Benji explains why the urge to drop a weapon can be the most dangerous instinct a pilot has—and why sometimes the right call is to hold fire.This episode is a raw, honest look at the reality of close air support—and the responsibility carried by the person in the cockpit.⸻0:00 intro teaser - CAS story2:40 Welcome back (Again!) Benji3:30 recap of Super E capabilities as deployment to Afghanistan looms6:28 Spinning up and deploying 9:02 commencing ops in a relatively quiet 200611:04 2007 tougher (expanded ops, integration of new Rafale capabilities)14:30 “joint” Navy buddy mission with Rafale on 27/03/07 (including 5:59:59 flameout)19:01 admin can kill you - fuel problems and deconfliction 22:48 2008 Carrier stood down for refit/repair so Super E is ground based at Kandahar 26:55 reviewing the learning points emerging from the initial engagement (including Damocles limitations and intro story)34:36 integration into ATO? 37:25 personal growth?42:24 USB exchange pilot contributions?44:48 full access? (and the perils of Super E cockpit for the well built gentleman)48:07 kneeboard capabilities 52:11 comms - satcom54:11 going back to F1, missing it, an adjustment?58:58 back to Kandahar in the F11:02:44 revisiting the psychological aspect in terms of Afghanistan (and Libya)1:06:41 Dollars!1:11:40 Libya - state of play/the vagaries of real world deployment and getting in on the action 1:23:50 the benefits of a tight knit community (moving a squadron whilst fighting a war and training new people) 1:29:58 the toll on family?1:32:42 threat levels in Libya1:37:22 XCAS and Intel?1:40:28 SCUD launcher mission1:44:00 tanker scarcity1:45:10 ATL21:46:12 QRA/policing/Chad (again)1:53:10 intercepts and “etiquette”1:55:30 flying with MiG-29SMTs2:00:17 drinking vodka with MiG-31 squadron cmdr 2:01:43 Foxhound intel?/diplomacy/history2:05:49 rounding out Air Force career and next chapter2:11:40 Merci Benji

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list10PCT EP86 P2 Benji PrefontaineIn Episode 2, Benji Prefontaine moves from early operations into real combat experience—flying the Dassault Mirage F1 in Africa before transitioning to carrier aviation in the Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard.He describes the shock of adapting from Air Force flying to life on the carrier—where precision, discipline, and consistency are everything. Landing on the boat becomes a defining challenge, exposing the difference between being a good pilot and being an operational one.The episode also explores the limitations of the Super Étendard—an aging, analog jet forced into modern combat—and how that shapes tactics, workload, and risk. Benji highlights the realities of coalition warfare, early Afghanistan deployments, and the steep learning curve of operating in a far more complex and demanding environment.This is where the story shifts from “becoming a pilot” to learning how to survive and operate effectively in combat.0:00 Teaser – Pyjamas, Wine, Corkscrews and Cigarettes 1:45 Welcome Back Benji (Steve's Lost It!) + Episode Outline 3:20 First Operational Squadron – Tough Start to Mixed Force Ops 9:20 Post-9/11 Politics and Operational Reality 12:38 Red Flag – Flying with Mirage 2000D 15:36 Did Red Flag Validate the EW Suite? 18:41 How Red Flag Prepared Him for Combat 22:26 Inferiority Complex in Coalition Ops? 28:02 Social Life on Squadron 31:24 Old School vs New School – What Works? 35:38 Deployments to Chad 40:42 Threat Environment and Risk 44:48 Ferry Flight to Red Flag – Single-Engine Stress 47:43 Bird Strikes and Wildlife Hazards 52:09 Survival Kit – What's On Board? 55:10 CSAR – Expectations vs Reality 57:46 What Is a Pilot Worth? 59:05 Combat Psychology 1:04:18 Managing Pilots Doing “Cool Stuff” (Photos/Video) 1:09:54 Romania Deployment – Encounters with MiGs 1:18:09 QRA – Intercepts and Real-World Stories 1:24:45 French Air Force “Urban Legends” 1:27:27 Encounters with USAF Incursions? 1:30:08 End of First Tour – Seeking Exchange Opportunities 1:32:50 Carrier Tour Expectations – Charles de Gaulle 1:35:15 No Night Landings? 1:36:30 Targeting Pod (PDLCT) 1:37:52 FCLP – Carrier Landing Practice 1:42:12 The Hardest Part of Carrier Ops 1:45:15 Nuclear Strike Mission Explained 1:51:53 Super Étendard Capabilities (Including Exocet) 2:01:17 From Detection to Attack 2:05:00 Situation Display, Autopilot, Datalink 2:07:55 Tuning Exocet Targeting and Performance 2:09:12 How Do You Attack a Carrier Group? 2:13:00 Part 3 Preview – Combat and Command

Get the full episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/list10PCT EP86 P1 – Benji PrefontaineChapters0:00 Intro Teaser – M1.3 Corner Speed, Avoiding the Merge, Low Level3:00 Welcome, Benji4:15 Subscriber Question (T-Stoff) – Super Étendard Carrier Ops10:35 The Hardest Flying of His Career?13:44 Route to the Air Force16:15 Initial Flying & Training Curriculum19:04 Early Impressions & Developing Mission Focus23:48 Choosing a Platform & Mission27:10 Explaining Career Choices29:15 The Mirage 2000N Mission31:32 Revisiting the Training Accident & Its Repercussions36:14 Ready for That Conversation?38:44 The Reward for That Risk40:22 Alpha Jet46:36 Air-to-Air Phase – How Formative?49:18 Armée de l'Air Culture56:00 Parents' Opinions57:37 Mirage F1CT – Introduction, Impressions & Capabilities1:06:05 Electronic Warfare Suite1:07:40 MATRA 530 – Fox 1 Capability1:13:53 Were Export F1 Variants Better?1:17:00 Diving Deeper into EW Capabilities1:20:42 M1.3 Corner Speed – Avoiding the Merge at Low Level1:23:34 “Cheating” in the F1?1:26:10 DACT Opportunities1:27:57 Taking on the Mirage 20001:30:48 Recce & Air-to-Ground Role1:36:45 ELINT System Autonomy & Mission Planning1:40:26 Datalink1:41:50 Flying Qualities (and Vices) of the F11:46:04 Bird Strikes1:48:20 Experience on the F1CT & Close Calls1:50:58 Air-to-Air Refuelling – Tankers, Techniques & Night Ops2:02:15 Geeking Out & Previewing the Next Episode

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, host Michelle Kesil sits down with Nick Prefontaine, a real estate investor, coach, and mentor who helps aspiring investors build businesses through creative real estate strategies. Nick shares his remarkable personal story of surviving a near-fatal snowboarding accident that left him in a coma and facing a long road to recovery. During rehabilitation, Nick unknowingly developed a mindset framework called the STEP System—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—which helped him achieve his goal of running out of the hospital less than 60 days later. That same mindset later guided him into the world of real estate.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength?In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity.At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he would never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Against all odds, Nick defied those predictions—setting a bold personal goal not just to walk, but to run out of the hospital.Today, Nick is a 3X best-selling author, a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island–based real estate investor, Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach, and the founder of Common Goal, a movement dedicated to helping people turn setbacks into strength. Much of his work focuses on inspiring and supporting those recovering from brain injuries and major life challenges.In this conversation, Nick shares how adversity shaped his mindset, his mission, and his success—and introduces his powerful S.T.E.P. system, a practical framework designed to help anyone move forward after a crisis with clarity and determination.In this episode, you'll learn:How Nick rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injuryWhy setbacks can become the foundation for resilience and successThe mindset shift that helped Nick exceed every medical predictionHow the S.T.E.P. framework helps people move forward after adversityPractical tools to rebuild confidence, momentum, and purpose after crisisNick's S.T.E.P. Framework:Support – Lean on the right people and resourcesTrust – Believe in yourself and the processEnergy – Direct your focus where it matters mostPersistence – Keep moving forward, one step at a timeNick's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how devastating the setback, it does not define your future. With the right support, mindset, and persistence, it's possible to rise stronger than ever before.Connect with Nick PrefontaineWebsite: https://nickprefontaine.com/Free S.T.E.P. ebook: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/If you or someone you love is navigating recovery, rebuilding after trauma, or searching for hope after a crisis, this episode will inspire and empower you to keep going—one step at a time.Thanks for listening to Linda's Corner. Please share this episode, subscribe, and leave a rating and review—it helps us spread more hope and healing. Visit lindascornerpodcast.com and follow @lindascornerpodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. For free resources to boost happiness, confidence, and emotional well-being, visit hopeforhealingfoundation.org. Remember—you are stronger than you think. Become the champion of your own story.

Today we recap the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships, specifically the men's 60m and women's 60m and breakdown the implications heading into the World Indoor Championships later this month.We then shift over to discuss Jamaica's current 60m women and determine who should be selected to run at the world indoor championships as well.Next we discuss the recent announcement of Gout Gout running the 200m at the Prefontaine Classic against Kenny Bednarek and Letsile Tebogo.Finally, we breakdown Emmanouil Karalis' amazing 6.17m pole vault, if this makes him competitive with Mondo Duplantis, and the current landscape of Men's pole vaulting in 2026⁠-------------------------------------------Sources:- USATF Indoor Champs Results: https://results.usatf.org/2026Indoors/- 2026 Jamaica Women's 60m top-list: https://worldathletics.org/records/toplists/sprints/60-metres/all/women/senior/2026?regionType=countries®ion=jam&timing=electronic&windReading=regular&page=1&bestResultsOnly=true&maxResultsByCountry=all&eventId=10229684&ageCategory=senior- Gout Gout to run the Prefontaine Classic: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVbnjg0j7A3/?img_index=1Emmanouli Karalis 6.17m Jump: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUB9kojImp/?hl=en&img_index=1⁠-------------------------------------------

Lyn sits down with motivational speaker Nick Prefontaine to discuss his incredible journey of resilience. At just 14 years old, a devastating snowboarding accident left Nick in a coma with a prognosis that he might never walk or talk again. However, through the unwavering support of his family and a mindset focused on the common goal of recovery, Nick defied the odds and ran out of the hospital less than 60 days later.  Today, he shares his "S.T.E.P." system—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—to help others navigate their own life traumas and move from crisis to peak performance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nick utilises an acronym to guide recovery: Support (leveraging family and friends), Trust (believing in the next step), Energy (maintaining the body's natural healing ability), and Persistence (continuing to move forward regardless of step size). During his coma, Nick's mother acted as his advocate by preventing doctors from sharing negative prognoses in his room, believing that he could still process information even while unconscious. While Nick had a supportive family, he emphasises that a support system can be anyone—friends, neighbours, or associates—who consistently check in and offer help during a crisis. Nick's transition into motivational speaking was driven by a persistent "inner voice" that told him his true mission was to help others thrive after trauma BEST MOMENTS "No matter the severity of your crisis, your decision to take action is your first step." "Trust that once you take your first step, your next step is always going to be available to you." "Maintaining your energy allows your body's natural ability to be able to heal itself." "By continuing to move forward every day, you are building an unstoppable momentum." ABOUT THE GUEST - Nick Prefontaine - Motivational Speaker Through his movement, Common Goal, Nick inspires audiences to see challenges not as barriers but as the foundation for resilience, growth, and success. https://nickprefontaine.com ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert Lyn's personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now feeling safe, fulfilled, alive, full of passion and having inner peace. She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert/ Trainer/ Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world's leading industry experts. Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale. Contact Method lyn@hearts-entwined.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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After a near-fatal accident put him in a coma, Nick Prefontaine rebuilt his life by learning to trust his inner voice—and that mindset shaped everything that followed.In this powerful episode of RealDealChat, Nick Prefontaine shares the life-altering story that began with a snowboarding accident, a coma, and doctors saying he might never walk, talk, or eat again.Nick breaks down the STEP System—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—and how it guided his recovery, his entry into real estate, and eventually his purpose-driven work as a speaker and mentor. We explore trusting your inner voice, breaking free from fear-based advice, meditation as a performance tool, and how momentum—not motivation—creates lasting change.This episode goes far beyond real estate tactics. It's about building conviction, clarity, and confidence when the path forward isn't obvious.

Southwestern Oregon just made HISTORY — winning the first NWAC Women's Cross Country Championship in school history… and they did it with five freshmen scorers. In Airey Bros Radio Ep. 426, we go live with the architect behind the Lakers' rise: Coach Steve Delgado (SWOCC). We talk NWAC vs NJCAA, why JUCO is one of the best pathways in college running right now, and how a program goes from non-scoring to championship culture in a hurry. We also dive into the legend and lore of Coos Bay, Oregon — home of Steve Prefontaine — plus the behind-the-scenes coaching habits that actually build alignment: recruiting truth, standards, team connection, and Coach Delgado's best advice of the night: “Lean into conflict.” (Culture doesn't happen by accident.) ✅ Topics Covered:SWOCC's jump from last place energy to NWAC ChampionsWhat a true “champion experience” means at the JUCO levelTaylor Dickey & Lydia Montes De Oca going 1–2 and gapping the fieldMen's program podium finish — best since 1970Recruiting, affordability, housing, and why the JUCO path is boomingTraining philosophy, thresholds, and building the “better humans” mentality☕ Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching blacksheependurance.com/

Author, runner, and New Jersey legend Lyle Smith (@nymblegram) joins Airey Bros Radio to talk about his new book Blood, Sweat & Spikes: The Wetmore Way — a deep dive into Mark Wetmore, Bernards High School, and the NJ running culture that helped shape American distance running.From asthma and allergies to becoming a HS All-American, from small-town heroes and bus-trip mixtapes to Boulder, Niwot, and Colorado running, this episode is pure nostalgia, storytelling, and wisdom for runners, coaches, and parents.We get into:The making of Blood, Sweat & Spikes and why running needs more honest storytellingMark Wetmore's coaching philosophy from Bernardsville to ColoradoNew Jersey's “golden era” of distance running & the tradition that still lives onAsthma, sick buildings & how running literally changed Lyle's lifeFeeder programs, culture, and what really builds a dynastyCollege recruiting: what Lyle wishes he knew before choosing VillanovaRegrets, honesty, and why this book became a personal therapy sessionFatherhood, Niwot XC, and watching the next generation find their own wayMovies, music, Prefontaine takes, and why Breaking Away & The Sting still hitIf you love New Jersey running, Colorado running, Mark Wetmore lore, or just want a beautifully told running story, this one's for you.

Welcome back to another episode of Let Fear Bounce!Today's guest is living proof that resilience and determination can turn the impossible into reality. At just 14 years old, Nick's parents were told he might never walk, talk, or even eat on his own again after a life-threatening snowboarding accident. But Nick wasn't about to let fear or circumstance define him. Less than 90 days later, he didn't just walk—he ran—out of the hospital, defying every odd stacked against him.Now a nationally recognized motivational speaker and 3X best-selling author, Nick has dedicated his life to inspiring others to rise above setbacks. He created the S.T.E.P. System—Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence—a framework that empowers people to push through obstacles and reach their fullest potential.Through his movement, Common Goal, Nick shows us that challenges aren't barriers, but the very foundation for growth, resilience, and success. His story is powerful, his energy contagious, and his message one you don't want to miss.So grab your coffee, settle in, and join me as we welcome Nick Prefontaine to the Let Fear Bounce podcast!https://nickprefontaine.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine/nick@nickprefontaine.comwww.kimlenglingauthor.com#NickPrefontaine #MotivationalSpeaker #OvercomingAdversity #TraumaticBrainInjurySurvivor #InspirationDaily #NeverGiveUp #BounceBack #ResilienceJourney #BestSellingAuthor #STEPSystem #CommonGoalMovement #MindsetShift #RiseAbove #LimitlessPotential #FaithOverFear #PushThroughPain #LifeAfterTrauma #YouAreStrongerThanYouThink #SuccessMindset #KeepMovingForward ##nuggetsofhope #letfearbounce

They said he'd never walk, talk, or eat again.He didn't just recover — he turned his pain into purpose.Nick Prefontaine, who went from a life-threatening snowboarding accident and a doctor's grim prognosis to becoming a world-recognized speaker and 7-figure entrepreneur, shares that his recovery wasn't about luck — it was about unwavering support, resilience, and the radical decision to rewrite his story in real time.Nick shares how he used his voice as medicine by listening to the voice inside him that defied his doctor's diagnosis, rebuilt his identity from the inside out, and transformed tragedy into a message that moves audiences around the world.⬇️2026 ANNUAL ASTRO-INTUITIVE READINGhttps://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/2026-astrological-intuitive-forecast⬇️Work With Nicole 1:1https://www.nicolefrolick.com/work-with-nicole⬇️Healing Game Changerhttps://www.nicolefrolick.com/healing-breakthrough⬇️ Connect with NickWebsite: https://nickprefontaine.comFree Book: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7⬇️Help save children from trafficking⁠https://forthekids.life/nicole4v4cr⁠SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWIf you're enjoying the show, please subscribe to iTunes and leave me a 5 star review!  This is what helps the podcast stand out from the crowd and allows me to help people find a refreshing spin on spirituality with a great blend of entertainment and credible advice.Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3wa5dnwjWebsite: http://nicolefrolick.com/Meditations: https://www.nicolefrolick.com/meditationsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nicolefrolickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolefrolick/Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@nicolefrolickSpotify: shorturl.at/fikF7iTunes: http://apple.co/2ve7DtE

At age 14, Nick's parents were told he might never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. After a life-threatening snowboarding accident, he fought back against impossible odds — and won — by running (not walking!) out of the hospital less than 90 days after his accident.Today, Nick is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and 3X best-selling author. He created the S.T.E.P. System — Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence — to help others overcome setbacks and achieve their fullest potential. Once you master this system there will be no limit to what you can accomplish and overcome in your life.Through his movement, Common Goal, Nick inspires audiences to see challenges not as barriers but as the foundation for resilience, growth, and success.Those with ears, let them hear. Always love RyanConnect with NickWebsite: https://nickprefontaine.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7 Connect with Always Better than YesterdayWebsite: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Men's Group: https://abty.co.uk/akira Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our supporters Exhale Healthy Coffee. Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk #NickPrefontaine #CommonGoal #Resilience

In this episode of Without Compromise, we sit down with award-winning journalist, author, podcaster, and Athletic Brewing ambassador, Brendan O'Meara to talk about his book The Front Runner: The Story of Steve Prefontaine. Through vivid storytelling, O'Meara brings to life the grit, charisma, and uncompromising drive of one of America's most iconic sports figures. We explore Prefontaine's rise from small-town Oregon to the world stage, his rebellious approach to competition, and the enduring lessons his life offers about passion, purpose, and refusing to settle. Brendan has been a longstanding ambassador for Athletic Brewing, and hosts the Creative Nonfiction Podcast. You can learn more about him and his work at brendanomeara.com

We dive into what makes Lynx such a unique brand and unique sled with riders Ross Robinson and Cynthia Prefontaine. Product Marketing Specialist Joni Launonen joins as well with some stories from Finland. Hosted by Ryan Harris and Bruce Kerbs.

What happens when a life-changing accident leaves you fighting for survival? In this episode, host Trent M. Clark talks with Nick Prefontaine—who turned a traumatic snowboarding accident and weeks in a coma into the foundation for his life's mission. Today, Nick is a thriving entrepreneur, real estate investor, and trauma recovery mentor, helping others move forward with his STEP system (Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence). Nick shares his incredible journey of resilience, his family's path in creative real estate investing, and the mindset shifts that helped him go from victim to victorious.

Join us for an incredibly inspiring episode with Nick Prefontaine, who shares his astonishing journey of recovery after a severe skiing accident left him with a grim prognosis: never walking, talking or eating on his own again. Just ninety days later, Nick not only walked but ran out of the hospital!Discover the powerful STEP System Nick developed, an acronym for Support, Trust, Energy and Persistence, which he used to make his full recovery and now teaches to help others navigate their own trauma, life challenges and crises, empowering them to thrive.In this interview, Nick delves into the critical role of mindset, the impact of internal conflict (including a surprising connection to his voice issues and the throat chakra) and why taking "the next step," no matter how small, builds unstoppable momentum. He shares vital lessons on self-healing, the body's natural ability to recover and how to harness your inner voice for profound transformation.Tune in to hear Nick's compelling story of resilience and gain actionable insights to apply the STEP System to your own life's obstacles.00:00 Introduction 01:33 The accident that changed his life05:32 Mum's critical intervention07:59 S for support08:17 T for trust09:44 E for energy12:03 P for persistence17:48 Inner voice29:48 Tip for healingNick's Bio Nick Prefontaine was told that he was probably not going to be able to walk, talk or eat on his own ever again, after a skiing accident. Yet, less than 90 days later, he not only walked but ran out of the hospital. Nick developed The STEP system to help people get through their own trauma, life challenge or crisis and enable them to thrive for the rest of their lives.Connect with Nick https://nickprefontaine.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaineWho am I?Sarah is a highly sought-after Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker and the Author of HEAL YOURSELF.She's also a Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Award Winning Host of the popular health-focused podcast, Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins. As a former Registered Nurse with over twenty years of medical experience, Sarah brings a unique, integrative perspective to her work. Sarah's expertise spans from self-healing multiple chronic health issues to supporting clients in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, empowering them to achieve vibrant, lasting health and transformative wellness.www-sarahdawkins.com

Send us a textGiving an overview of this book is complicated. It's like giving an overview of what running is… where do you start? What kind of running are we talking about? Trail? Road? Ultrarunning? This book is also misnamed because it won't teach you how to run. You likely need to already be a runner and have opinions about running for it to speak to you. The short answer is that this book is a collection of poems and short essays about running. Most of them express Scott's love for running, but there are also a few “rants” in there for those that like some controversy.Scott F. Parker is the author of The Joy of Running qua Running, Run for Your Life: A Manifesto, Running after Prefontaine, and the picture book Run for Fun. His work has appeared in Runner's World, Running Times, and many other publications. He writes the On the Run series for Sport Literate.If you'd like to learn more about Scott and see what else he's writing about, you can find him here: https://www.scottfparker.com/booksYou can find the book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/iFE0Yf1Link for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOK Discount automatically applied and visible on checkoutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews

Another special interview for a long weekend, as Episode 44 brings a conversation with Carmen Prefontaine, seeking the city council seat in Elmwood-East Kildonan on October 25.8.40 Part 2 - First-time candidate Carmen Prefontaine brings over 16 years of experience as a City of Winnipeg employee, along with her current union leadership role to her campaign. She says her decision to run stems from a long-standing residency in the community and her connection with the late Coun. Jason Schreyer.She thinks city councillors "don't have the same hands-on experience with the system the processes.... I have a very in-depth knowledge of the processes that go on, especially the budget and fiscal matters." 14.20 - Prefontaine speaks about her meeting with the Firefighters union and how the city could have hired permanent staff "and save us money in the long term" insteed of paying for overtime and added Workers Compensation Board claims. "I'm very much about getting the basics right and meeting the needs that we have before doing frivolous projects and shiny new builds of things."18.30- Prefontaine discusses the Louise Bridge in her ward and compares it to the repairs and reopening of Portage and Main. "I think it's odd that there was a plebiscite on that issue... I don't know why it was done and not adhered to."For her family, the new Transit schedules and routes are "very challenging" despite being close to Henderson Hwy, 29.34 Part 3 - What made Prefontaine decide to run? "It's always kind of been in the back of my mind," citing her work on other campaigns and seriovnmg on various boards. Hear her views of crime in the ward, community policing, support for housing, and homeless encampments- "I know people downtown feel afraid."As for the installation of $300,000 gym equipment in Juba Park being an example of vanity project spending, Prefontaine says, "I will actually agree with you on that."50.00- Prefontaine is on leave from her role as a vice-president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. CUPE has become involved in a lot of politcal advocacy outisde of the workplace, including the Middle East. Hear her explain why she feels "there's no antisemitism occurring" within CUPE and why she is not an anti-Zionist. More about her campaign can be found at Carmenprefontaine.ca.1.00.15 Part 4 - A pitch to support the Winnipeg Sun and our Season Six funding drive; a reminder our interview with candidate Abel Gutierrez can be listened to at https://actionline.ca/2025/08/aug-5-2025-council-candidate-abel-gutierrez-talks-about-elmwood-ek/*****Read our column last Wednesday in the Winnipeg Sun- Home Care revamp accelerates anticipation of Asagwara's exit

In this episode, Jim welcomes the extraordinary Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, for a deep dive into the mindset, structure, and discipline required to build financial freedom through creative real estate investing. Prefontaine shares lessons from the 2008 crash, explains why coaching matters, and offers practical pathways for people looking to break free from traditional financial systems and build sustainable wealth. 3 Key Takeaways: Creative real estate is a discipline, not a tactic. Chris outlines a three-step approach to real estate success. Coaching is about accountability, not just motivation. Real transformation comes from daily tracking, public accountability, and consistent feedback—not from a one-time seminar. Cash flow > Nest eggs. Chris and Jim challenge conventional retirement thinking, offering examples of individuals who liquidated 401(k)s and replaced stagnant savings with income-producing assets. Let this episode serve as a prompt to evaluate your current trajectory—are you building wealth, or just accumulating hope? Connect with Chris Prefontaine: Instagram: www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach Facebook: www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartinc YouTube: www.youtube.com/@wickedsmartinc Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/wickedsmartinc/

Send us a textWhat happens when life flips upside down in an instant? At 14, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic brain injury snowboarding, was told he'd never walk or talk again — and ran out of the hospital less than 60 days later. His STEP framework (Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence) has since helped countless people take their first step toward recovery after trauma.3 Takeaways:Your mindset shapes your recovery more than your prognosis.Focus only on what's right in front of you to win today.Trauma can become the gift that reveals your true purpose.Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

On the 50th Anniversary of the American Track and Field icon Steve Prefontaine's tragic death comes the new book “The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine.” A reappraisal of his life and legacy of powerful work of narrative history exploring the forces and the psychology that made him great and separating the man from the myths. On the anniversary of his untimely death author Brendan O' Meara, host of "The Creative Nonfiction Podcast," offers a definitive retelling of Prefontaine's life revisiting one of the most enigmatic figures in American sports with a 21st century lens.

And we aren't talking about Caesar salad... Kara and Des are joined in-person by a very special guest on this one. She isn't very talkative, but they can't stop interacting with her throughout the show. You might jump over to YouTube for the full experience on this one. This episode is a good one that is absolutely jam-packed. You get all of the life updates from both. Des gives us the rundown on pacing Western States and her epic, hut-to-hut trip in Switzerland, where she learned the magic of trekking poles. Now, trekking poles might be coming to a road marathon near you ;). Kara shares about her summer in Minnesota, calling Grandma's and then calling Pre, and the always-welcomed Colt Goucher running news. Then, they dive into the commentary for which you've been waiting a few weeks... what did they think of the Faith sub-4 attempt and her WR to follow at Prefontaine? Plus, which results at the Prefontaine meet turned their heads, including the women's 5K record and the always-exciting men's 1500m where Yared Nuguse was nipped at the line? Bonus topics include the Donovan Brazier comeback and where oh where is the Grand Slam Track prize money which has yet to be paid? Michael Johnson promised transparency but still has not showed us whether or not GST's wallet is deep enough for the promises made. Finally, they end with a Lagoon Sleep top five to celebrate all of the July birthdays from the show, including Kara's older sister Kelly. Now to support the pod and pick up a cooling Otter pillow, use code NOBODYASKEDUS for 15% off on your first purchase at lagoonsleep.com/NOBODYASKEDUS.

At 14, Nick suffered a life-threatening snowboarding accident. His parents were told he probably wouldn't ever walk, talkor eat on his own again. He did. In his talks, he shares the same system that helped him run out of the hospital. He teachesthe audience how they too can apply this same system to their lives to make it through any trauma, crisis or life challenge.Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker by Yahoo Finance. He's a speaker, founder andCEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system he is able to lead clients through their trauma.www.smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclasswww.nickprefontaine.com/step

At 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries. Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach. Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/ S.T.E.P. Program: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/ You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Nick Prefontaine was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. At age 14, he suffered a life-threatening snowboarding accident and was told he would never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. In his talks, he shares his STEP system that helped him in his recovery and has helped many people overcome any trauma, crisis, and life challenge. We discussed how important it is to have abundance support, trust, energy, and persistence to overcome our greatest challenges. In addition, we talked about the importance of asking for help, having constant positive input, how meditation has helped him, hiring a coach to help him get his speaking career started, and how to know when to say YES to something. We talked about so much more on the show. You can listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, and iHeart Radio. You can also hear it at Success Profiles Radio | Live Internet Talk Radio | Best Shows Podcasts

In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a source of inspiration and fascination—a talent who presaged the American running boom of the late 1970s and helped put Nike on the map as the brand's first celebrity-athlete face. Now on the anniversary of his untimely death, author Brendan O'Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast, offers a fresh, definitive retelling of Prefontaine's life, revisiting one of the most enigmatic figures in American sports with a twenty-first-century lens. Through over a hundred and fifty original interviews with family, friends, teammates, and competitors, this long-overdue reappraisal of Prefontaine—the first such exhaustive treatment in almost thirty years—provides never-before-told stories about the unique talent, innovative mental strength, and personal struggles that shaped Prefontaine on and off the track. Bringing new depth to an athlete long eclipsed by his brash, aggressive running style and the heartbreak of his death at twenty-four, O'Meara finds the man inside the myth, scrutinizing a legacy that has shaped American sports culture for decades. What emerges is a singular portrait of a distinctly American talent, a story written in the pines and firs of the Pacific Northwest back when running was more blue-collar love than corporate pursuit—the story of a runner whose short life casts a long, fast shadow. Craig Gill is a writer, researcher and historian based in Vancouver, BC. He is the author of Caddying on the Color Line, a history of African American golf caddies in the U.S. South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a source of inspiration and fascination—a talent who presaged the American running boom of the late 1970s and helped put Nike on the map as the brand's first celebrity-athlete face. Now on the anniversary of his untimely death, author Brendan O'Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast, offers a fresh, definitive retelling of Prefontaine's life, revisiting one of the most enigmatic figures in American sports with a twenty-first-century lens. Through over a hundred and fifty original interviews with family, friends, teammates, and competitors, this long-overdue reappraisal of Prefontaine—the first such exhaustive treatment in almost thirty years—provides never-before-told stories about the unique talent, innovative mental strength, and personal struggles that shaped Prefontaine on and off the track. Bringing new depth to an athlete long eclipsed by his brash, aggressive running style and the heartbreak of his death at twenty-four, O'Meara finds the man inside the myth, scrutinizing a legacy that has shaped American sports culture for decades. What emerges is a singular portrait of a distinctly American talent, a story written in the pines and firs of the Pacific Northwest back when running was more blue-collar love than corporate pursuit—the story of a runner whose short life casts a long, fast shadow. Craig Gill is a writer, researcher and historian based in Vancouver, BC. He is the author of Caddying on the Color Line, a history of African American golf caddies in the U.S. South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a source of inspiration and fascination—a talent who presaged the American running boom of the late 1970s and helped put Nike on the map as the brand's first celebrity-athlete face. Now on the anniversary of his untimely death, author Brendan O'Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast, offers a fresh, definitive retelling of Prefontaine's life, revisiting one of the most enigmatic figures in American sports with a twenty-first-century lens. Through over a hundred and fifty original interviews with family, friends, teammates, and competitors, this long-overdue reappraisal of Prefontaine—the first such exhaustive treatment in almost thirty years—provides never-before-told stories about the unique talent, innovative mental strength, and personal struggles that shaped Prefontaine on and off the track. Bringing new depth to an athlete long eclipsed by his brash, aggressive running style and the heartbreak of his death at twenty-four, O'Meara finds the man inside the myth, scrutinizing a legacy that has shaped American sports culture for decades. What emerges is a singular portrait of a distinctly American talent, a story written in the pines and firs of the Pacific Northwest back when running was more blue-collar love than corporate pursuit—the story of a runner whose short life casts a long, fast shadow. Craig Gill is a writer, researcher and historian based in Vancouver, BC. He is the author of Caddying on the Color Line, a history of African American golf caddies in the U.S. South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The 2025 Prefontaine Classic produced some of the most high quality performances and thrilling matchups of the 2025 Track and Field Season. From Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred and Kishane Thompson in the 100m, Letsile Tebogo in the 200m, to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m. Let's break down the sprints jumps and hurdles from Eugene and understand what it means as we look forward in 2025Full Meet Results: https://eugene.diamondleague.com/programme-results/-------------------------------Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on TwitterSUPPORT THE PODCAST

Full Results: https://eugene.diamondleague.com/programme-results/The 2025 Prefontaine Classic produced some of the most high quality performances and thrilling matchups of the 2025 Track and Field Season. From Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred and Kishane Thompson in the 100m, Letsile Tebogo in the 200m, to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m. Let's break down the Men's 100m Eugene and what the performance of each athlete means as we look forward in 2025-------------------------------Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on TwitterSUPPORT THE PODCAST

Cole Hocker won Olympic 1500m gold in Paris. He describes in depth how the last lap of the race unfolded and how he claimed the greatest victory of his career.Cole discusses the era he's running in and how this period compares to what's gone before. He explains the impact that Steve Prefontaine had on him growing up, from watching videos of his races to drawing inspiration from his quotes. Bearing all of that in mind, Cole gives us a real insight into his decision to attend the University of Oregon in Eugene – meaning he'd be joining the same college track team which produced Prefontaine and so many others. What was it like to embrace that opportunity and the inevitable pressure that came with it?Paris was Cole's second Olympic Games. Had Tokyo gone ahead as planned in 2020, he's doubtful he would have made the team. As it turned out, the delay caused by the pandemic meant that he was ready by the time the Games were staged in 2021. How was the journey through that year's US Trials all the way to the final in Tokyo, and how valuable were all of the lessons he learned? Cole is a real student of the sport and takes us inside why the running community in the United States has always prized The Mile, and it's metric equivalent, so highly. He also discusses why he accepted the invitation to join the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track and, more generally, what he would like to see happen to grow the sport of Track and Field in the US ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Photo: Silver medalist Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Cole Hocker of Team United States and Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Team Norway cross the finish line during the Men's 1500m Final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France (Credit: Corbis via Getty Images)

Often people burdened with debt feel bullied, hopeless and that there's no way out. But what would you do if you were in a near fatal accident and had to re-learn how to walk, talk or eat? How do you deal with trauma in your life? At 14, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries. Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach. Shawn, George & Nick talk about the S.T.E.P. system - Support, Trust, Energy and Persistence.  You can download Nick's S.T.E.P. system at www.nickprefontaine.com/step and you can check out Nick's Real Estate Coaching website at www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com.  Plus, we talk about the costs of hospital bills and the need for medical insurance prior to a major catastrophic event, and how Nick paid off the debt he used to start his business within three years! Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsor Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com.   Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt   To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach   To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com. 

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by my amazing friend and client Nick Prefontaine. You may remember him from previous podcast episodes.   Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker by Yahoo Finance. He is also the Founder and CEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system, Nick leads his clients through their trauma to where their limitless potential lies.    In his powerful big talk, “My Introduction to Stillness Was a Coma,” he explores: The epidemic of constant busyness that exists in our society today The traumatic brain injury he experienced during a snowboarding accident that put him in a coma What he learned from true stillness and why a stillness practice doesn't need to be complicated How to build a reservoir of resilience and energy to draw upon during difficult times   More from Nick Prefontaine His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 404, Episode 449, and Episode 614 Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/ More from Tricia  Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Nobody squeezed more life out of 24 years than Steve Prefontaine, one of running's greatest icons.   Fresh from penning a biography of Prefontaine, Brendan O'Meara joins us to share the impact of his legacy, and what we all stand to learn from Steve's unparalleled mindset.   Tune into Marathon Talk this week as we also get the inside track on Boston's new qualifying stipulations, and the great Martin vs Deena showdown, the outcome of which is in YOUR hands…   In this episode of Marathon Talk: 0:00 - We kick off this week with a roundup of father's day fox-spotting and Martin's gradual mileage increase 8:10 - Boston Marathon have made changes to their qualification criteria, making things an uphill struggle for downhill runners… 16:15 - Martin & Deena debunk the ‘no pain, no gain' approach to training, and laud the benefits of implementing real discipline in your running 25:30 - Brendan O'Meara gives us a glimpse into the short-yet-stellar life of Steve Prefontaine, and how his presence changed running forever in his 24 years 56:45 - Martin & Deena make their appeal to the community to join the battle raging on between Deena's Dominators and Martin's Mile Crushers on the Global Run Club app Marathon Talk is proudly powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, who create, build and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. Learn more at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wmmajors/ Martin Yelling https://www.instagram.com/martinyelling/ Deena Kastor https://www.instagram.com/deena8050/ Brendan O'Meara https://brendanomeara.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-o-meara-40295333/  

What does it take to go from life-threatening trauma to thriving entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Prefontaine—top motivational speaker, 3x best-selling author, and founder of Common Goal. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a devastating snowboarding accident and was told he might never walk or talk again. Not only did he defy the odds, he created a life and business rooted in purpose.Nick shares how he developed the S.T.E.P. system—a practical and empowering method that helps individuals move through trauma and toward their highest potential. From rebuilding his life to building a mission-driven business, Nick's story is a reminder that our greatest challenges can unlock our deepest purpose.Whether you're facing personal adversity or business burnout, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step—because as Nick says, “Once you take your first step, your next step is always possible.”

In this powerful episode, Nick Prefontaine shares the amazing story of how a snowboarding accident changed his life forever. After falling into a coma and being told he might never walk or talk again, Nick beat the odds and ran out of the hospital just months later. He didn't just recover—he used his story to build a thriving real estate business and now helps others through tough times using his "S.T.E.P. System." You'll hear how support, trust, energy, and persistence helped him go from a hospital bed to big stages, inspiring thousands. This episode is full of hope, action steps, and heart. If you've ever faced something hard and wondered how to keep going, this is one you don't want to miss.

"I've also learned in this rewilding experiment that so much of our time as writers takes place off the page, as we're thinking about our concepts, as we're doing research, and when I actually do come to the page and have a chance to actually type out these ideas, I've done so much pre-writing over the course of the previous season that that draft comes really easily to me," says Megan Baxter, author of three books of nonfiction, including Farm Girl: A Memoir (Green Writers Press).Megan has got it figured out, man. She has won numerous national awards, including a Pushcart Prize. Her essay collection Twenty Square Feet of Skin was longlisted for the 2024 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. Megan got on my radar when I was doing Prefontaine research and I was thumbing through my stack of True Stories, that chapbook Creative Nonfiction used to put out. I saw this essay titled “On Running” and I was like well shoot, I need to study this. Then I reached out to her and she sent me her essay collections and her memoir Farm Girl, so we dig into that.Megan's work has appeared in The Threepenny Review, Hotel Amerika, River Teeth, and others. She lives in New Hampshire where she runs her own small farm and teaches creative writing through online courses and lessons. You can learn more about her at meganbaxterwriting.com and follow her on Instagram megan-baxter We talk about: Rewilding her writing Rabbit holes Actually living the ream Hyperattention The real housewives edit And how Pinterest helps with her writingOrder The Front RunnerNewsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.com

Send us a textEver wondered how top real estate investors acquire valuable properties without emptying their bank accounts or battling for traditional financing? Chris Prefontaine, founder and chairman of Smart Real Estate Coach, pulls back the curtain on Subject-To investing - a powerful strategy that's transforming how savvy investors build wealth across North America.Subject-To investing allows you to purchase properties "subject to" the existing mortgage, taking title while the original loan stays in the seller's name. This approach creates three distinct profit centers what Prefontaine has trademarked as the "Three Paydays" system: upfront deposits from tenant-buyers, monthly cash flow from the spread between what you pay and what you collect, and substantial profits at sale combining property markup with principal pay-down. The numbers are compelling - Prefontaine reveals that properly structured deals on properties worth $200,000+ can consistently generate six-figure profits.Despite its power, many newcomers hesitate due to concerns about due-on-sale clauses. Prefontaine dismantles this fear with both extensive experience (neither he nor his students have encountered this issue in thousands of transactions) and legal precedent, sharing how specialized attorneys have successfully defended these deals even in rare challenges. The key lies in proper documentation and working with legal professionals who understand the intricacies of these transactions.Beyond the mechanics, Prefontaine shares how his coaching organization has achieved remarkable success, increasing their community's deal-making metrics from 0.25 deals per student to 1.1 deals per student in 2024 - an accomplishment considered "unheard of" in the industry. His approach combines technical expertise with unwavering confidence, his personal "word of wisdom" that he believes drives success in every area of business and life.Ready to explore how Subject-To investing might transform your real estate portfolio? Visit WickedSmartBooks.com/DwanBent to receive Chris's bestselling books and additional resources completely free - his gift to podcast listeners. Thanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

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In this episode, we ask: Have you ever faced a challenge so big, it just seemed insurmountable? Have you turned a setback into a comeback? Who is Nick Prefontaine? What is the S.T.E.P. system? What happened to Nick on the mountain? What happened during recovery? What has Nick done with his policy? What about upgrading...

In this episode of the Asking Why podcast, host Clint Davis interviews Nick Prefontaine, a three-time bestselling author and motivational speaker. Nick shares his incredible journey of recovery after a severe snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. He discusses the importance of support, trust, energy, and persistence in overcoming trauma, which he encapsulates in his STEP system. Nick emphasizes the significance of community and the common goal that drove him to not only recover but also to help others facing similar challenges. His story is one of resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of sharing one's experiences to inspire and uplift others.   Nick's Website and E Book https://nickprefontaine.com/step/

In this episode of "Right About Now," hosted by Ryan Alford, the focus is on innovative real estate investing strategies. Guest Chris Prefontaine, chairman and founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, shares his expertise in creative financing methods. He discusses the current real estate market, emphasizing opportunities in properties free of debt. Prefontaine explains techniques like owner financing, lease purchases, and subject-to financing, which enable buyers to acquire properties without traditional bank loans. The episode offers valuable insights into navigating the real estate market through unconventional methods, providing listeners with practical advice and resources for successful investing.TAKEAWAYSCurrent state of the real estate market and its challenges.Creative real estate investing strategies, including owner financing and lease purchases.Importance of identifying debt-free properties for investment opportunities.The "Three Paydays" model for profiting from real estate transactions.Techniques for finding qualified buyers for creative financing deals.Support systems for helping buyers become mortgage-ready.Variability in property values and profit margins across different markets.Mental challenges and expectations in real estate entrepreneurship.Security measures for sellers in owner financing agreements.Broader applications of creative financing beyond real estate transactions.TIMESTAMPSIntroduction to the Episode (00:00:00)Ryan introduces the podcast and the guest, Chris Prefontaine, setting the stage for the discussion.Real Estate Market Overview (00:01:16)Chris discusses the current real estate market, emphasizing demand for creative real estate strategies.Chris Prefontaine's Background (00:05:42)Chris shares his journey in real estate, including his experiences during the 2008 crash and subsequent recovery.Creative Financing Methods (00:08:45)Chris explains the three main methods of creative real estate financing: owner financing, lease purchase, and subject-to.Three Paydays Explained (00:11:02)Chris outlines the concept of three paydays in real estate deals, detailing how profits are generated.Finding Qualified Buyers (00:14:47)Discussion on how to find buyers who are ready for rent-to-own agreements and the challenges involved.Setting Up Rent-to-Own Agreements (00:16:13)Chris explains the process of setting up rent-to-own agreements without becoming the mortgage holder.Average Home Values and Profits (00:17:15)Chris provides insights into average home values and profit margins in different markets, highlighting regional differences.Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment:Real Estate Market Overview (00:17:58)Discussion about the differences in real estate markets across regions, including New England and California.Finding Properties (00:19:51)Strategies for locating properties, including expired listings and niche lists like free and clear properties.Owner Financing Explained (00:22:56)Overview of owner financing as a common method in real estate transactions and its understanding by sellers.Challenges in Entrepreneurship (00:23:34)Addressing the mental challenges and mismanaged expectations faced by new entrepreneurs in real estate.Success Metrics in Coaching (00:24:46)Statistics on the success rate of participants in the real estate coaching program and reasons for drop-off.Profile of Successful Participants (00:32:15)Characteristics of individuals who thrive in creative real estate investing, including corporate professionals and avid learners.Application Beyond Real Estate (00:35:20)Discussion on the applicability of owner financing to various assets, including boats and cars.Creative Financing in High-End Real Estate (00:35:24)Discussion on a unique financing method used in high-value property transactions during personal circumstances.Understanding Wicked Smart Courses (00:36:23)Overview of the foundational course and onboarding process for new students in the Wicked Smart system.Accessing Resources and Free Offers (00:37:07)Details on how to access free ebooks, workshops, and resources for real estate education.Closing Thoughts and Appreciation (00:38:37)Final reflections on the conversation, emphasizing the value of diverse income strategies in real estate. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.