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Through interviews, Spark To Fire explores the successes and failures of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. We'll talk about personal development, how they got to where they are today and entrepreneurship as a whole.

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074 | How To Master UX For Business w/ Bob Berry
00:49:21

Bob Berry, Founder of ItsTheUsers.com and The Human-Computer MasterMind Academy, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it was like working for HP in the growth years and how business owners can grow their businesses through leveraging their applications and their website.

 

Bob has over 40 years of experience in computer science, user research, and marketing. He led the teams at HP in the early days of the Web that created the first-ever online experiences for e-commerce, social media, cloud computing, and e-learning. He also founded an online youth development startup and invented an interactive e-learning experience that has reached over 35,000 teens in all 50 states.

 

Although Bob has recently retired, he regularly conducts user research and consults with Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, FedEx, and many others. Along with speaking all over the world on human-computer interaction, user experience, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

 

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6IUGI9bWSys

 

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Episode Resources:

Website: itstheusers.com

Website: Human-Computer MasterMind Academy

 

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Nov 25, 2022
073 | Psychology of Sales from a Former Submarine Captain w/ Brad McDonald
01:00:38

Brad McDonald, a former Submarine Dolphin, joins Landon on this episode of Spark to Fire to talk about the events of his childhood, his life underwater, and the psychology behind sales.

 

Brad served 37 years in the United States Navy during the midst of the Cold War. Through his hard work and dedication he became the captain of his submarine. After his service, he dove into sales.

 

Currently Brad is the Operations Director for Sandler Systems. He is also the author of The Art and Skill of Sales Psychology. Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZoP-rUafcW0

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Episode Resources: Book | https://www.amazon.com/Art-Skill-Sales-Psychology-Sellers-ebook/dp/B07NT947P6

 

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Oct 21, 2022
072 | Standing Up For Our Kids' Future with Sean Swanson
00:37:07

On this episode of Spark To Fire, Landon and his father-in-law Sean Swanson talk about what inspired Sean to run for Millard School Board, his passion for education, and how he can help the public school system.

 

Sean Swanson is running for Millard School Board this November, and he wants to 'Keep Millard Awesome.' If you or anyone you know is a Millard resident, check out Sean's Facebook page to learn more!

 

Watch This Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6VnUG_FfQtA

Episode Resources

Website: www.swansonformillard.com

 

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Oct 14, 2022
071 | The Power Of Doing The Little Things w/ Joshua Johnston
01:04:28

Joshua "Kobayashi" Johnston, Founder of Hydra, joins Landon on the show to talk about what it is like exiting a company, how he's approaching coaching and consulting, and the ins and outs of lead gen.

 

From 2018 to 2020, Josh was the COO for Welling Media. During that time he was able to help build systems and infrastructure to continue the agency's rapid growth. Through that time he learned most agencies were neglecting systems that allow them to grow quickly.

 

Today, Josh is consulting with various agencies in the U.S. and Europe to help them scale their revenues, teams, and profits.

 

Enjoy the show and keep striking!

 

Watch This Episode On Youtube: https://youtu.be/0USTX674r1Q

 

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Website: https://321pocketops.com/

 

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Oct 07, 2022
070 | How To Build An 8-Figure Business w/ Ryan Niddel
01:15:48

Ryan Niddel, President and CEO of South Sea Ventures, joins Landon to talk about the seasons of entrepreneurship, the privilege of helping others, and lessons learned from growing multiple businesses.

 

Ryan shares his approach to business growth and optimization and the lessons he has learned from growing businesses to more than $100m in revenue. He's committed to helping business owners create operational efficiency and implement strategies that multiply bottom lines exponentially.

 

Currently, Ryan is a principal in a private equity group, the CEO of two 8-figure companies, and sits on the board of directors for several other companies. Additionally, he's in the process of launching a foundation focused on the education of today's youth to help with the practical application of business, entrepreneurism, and capitalism.

 

Enjoy the show, and keep striking!

 

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Episode Resources:

Website | https://ryanniddel.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ryantniddel

Instagram | 

Twitter | https://twitter.com/Ryan_Niddel/

Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minutes-to-freedom/id1361764151

 

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Sep 23, 2022
069 | Life Lessons From A Former TikTok Executive w/ Sean Kim
00:47:40

In this episode, President and Chief Product Officer of Kajabi, Sean Kim, joins Landon to talk about his experience working with Jeff Bezos, his role in the rapid growth of Tiktok, and how he instills grit into his family.

 

Sean has had an impressive career in technology for some big-name companies. Before Kajabi, he worked as Head of Product for Global Retention at Amazon Prime and Head of Product for TikTok.

 

Sean joined the Kajabi team in February of 2022 and is responsible for expanding the growth of the business and its value to customers globally. He is constantly looking to drive technology innovation and customer adoption.

 

Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

 

Watch this episode on Youtube 

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Episode Resources:

Websites: Kajabi | TikTok | Amazon 
Connect on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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Sep 02, 2022
068 | Becoming A Leader By Serving Others w/ Christie Hinrichs
00:50:18

Christie Hinrichs, President + CEO of Tabitha, joins Landon on the show to talk about her journey through Tabitha, how her faith helped her find her calling, and her passion for serving people.

Tabitha is a nonprofit, mission-centered provider of health care services for older adults, headquartered in Lincoln and serving 28 Nebraska counties. With 1,000 team members, 1,200 active volunteers, and countless faithful donors, Tabitha serves more than 2,000 Seniors and their families every day.

Hinrichs is instrumental in the growth of Tabitha’s physical presence across Nebraska. She helped bring an innovative vision to life on Tabitha’s main campus in Lincoln in 2006 with the introduction of the state’s first and the nation’s second Green House® home, a family-centered, residential-style skilled nursing and long-term care community now collectively referred to as Tabitha Residences.

Outside of Tabitha, Christie currently serves on the LeadingAge national board as treasurer, was elected to the board of directors of Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc., and was handpicked to co-chair the Blueprint Nebraska Health Care Industry Council focused on statewide economic development.

 

Enjoy the show and KEEP STRIKING!

 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gpH5lwWFRg0

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Episode Resources:

Website: https://www.tabitha.org/

Facebook: 

Twitter: 

 

 

Instagram:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tabitha-health-care-services/

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Aug 12, 2022
067 | The Mindset Shift You Need For Scaling Your Business w/ Chris Evans
00:47:27

Chris Evans, Co-Founder of Traffic and Funnels, joins Landon to talk about the constraints of entrepreneurship, marketing tactics, and balancing life, business, and faith.

Chris has been called the "Don Draper" of modern advertising for managing and advising collective 7-figures per month in paid traffic spend.

Outside of Traffic and Funnels, Chris is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of "The Intelligent Advertiser," CEO of Wealth Cap Holdings, and Co-Founder of three international companies.

Enjoy the show, and keep striking!

 

Watch Episode On Youtube: https://youtu.be/VT7q10uvzCk

Episode Resources:

Website: https://trafficandfunnels.com/

Book: The Intelligent Advertiser

Instagram: 

Facebook: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/traffic-and-funnels/

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Aug 05, 2022
066 | The Art of Reading Faces w/ Brian Galke
01:32:29

Brian Galke is the CEO and Founder of Subtle Skills. He joins Landon on the show to talk about escaping the prison of his mind and teaches us what people's facial features can tell us about their personality.

 

Brian has over two decades of business coaching and public speaking experience. He believes that finding a way to engage with every person you meet allows you to support the growth of others.

 

Early in life, Brian was fascinated by the science behind body language, micro-expressions, and facial feature recognition. This fascination turned into a passion, and he is now considered a facial feature recognition expert. He uses his skills to help people break free from their own minds and form stronger connections and relationships.

Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

 

Watch This Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eS8Q5Qtefnk

 

Episode Resources:

Website: https://subtleskills.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangalke/

Instagram: 

 

Facebook: 

 

 

 

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Jul 29, 2022
065 | Why Artificial Intelligence Is The Future Of Content Marketing w/ Jeremy Barnett
00:42:09

In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of RAD AI, Jeremy Barnett, joins Landon to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital marketing and how AI is helping marketers create more authentic content.

 

It has been an extraordinary journey for Jeremy as an entrepreneur. He has been featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, and several other high-end publications for his exceptional work. He regularly speaks at USC Marshall School of Business and founded the Orphaned Starfish Foundation in Los Angeles.

 

Today, Jeremy helps content creators blend the magic of storytelling with a mastery of AI to create authentic influencer marketing programs for diverse marketplaces. Enjoy the show, and Keep Striking!

 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g_OcOLALNeM

 

Episode Resources:
Website: RAD AI

Book: The Hard Things About Hard Things

Book: Traction

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnettjeremiah/

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Jul 22, 2022
064 | Providing Life-Changing Value w/ David Meltzer
00:23:47

David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing. In this episode, Landon talks with David about how and why he became an entrepreneur, the four-step process he followed to build a massive sports agency, and how powerful happiness is.

 

The movie Jerry Maguire was inspired by David's experience as CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. In addition, he is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, and recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 

 

Outside of running Sports 1 marketing, David is constantly working towards his life’s mission to make over 1 billion people happy and provide value!
 

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

 

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Episode Resources:

Website | https://dmeltzer.com/

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Twitter | 

 

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/

 

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Jul 15, 2022
BONUS CLIP: How To Excel At Your Craft
00:02:57

Gabriel Ryan is the Founder of GrowthMap and a growth strategist. He joins Landon to talk about generating leads and cash flow, specifications of marketing, and how Gabriel mixes art and sales in business to help launch six-figure businesses.

Gabriel Ryan started his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own auto detailing business at the age of 19. He had dreams of becoming a filmmaker. As he was planning to change his course in life, he realized he could combine his love for arts and business. Then his marketing career was born.

Gabriel currently runs Six Figure Launches, which helps businesses break through that next wall and puts them on top. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and four kids. Outside of business, he works on perfecting his craft of dad jokes.

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wiYlHnzsj_Y

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Episode Resources:

Website | Six Figure Launches

Website | Gabriel Ryan

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/GabrielRyanDavis

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Twitter | 

 

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ryan/

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Jul 01, 2022
Rapid Fire 002
00:02:01

Landon talks about how the road can get rough at times, but how important it is to stay the course! 

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Jun 30, 2022
063 | How to Harness Your Human Nature to Generate Positive Cash Flow w/ Gabriel Ryan
00:54:13

Gabriel Ryan is the Founder of GrowthMap and a growth strategist. He joins Landon to talk about generating leads and cash flow, specifications of marketing, and how Gabriel mixes art and sales in business to help launch six-figure businesses.

Gabriel Ryan started his entrepreneurial journey by starting his own auto detailing business at the age of 19. He had dreams of becoming a filmmaker. As he was planning to change his course in life, he realized he could combine his love for arts and business. Then his marketing career was born.

Gabriel currently runs Six Figure Launches, which helps businesses break through that next wall and puts them on top. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and four kids. Outside of business, he works on perfecting his craft of dad jokes.

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wiYlHnzsj_Y

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Episode Resources:

Website | Six Figure Launches

Website | Gabriel Ryan

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/GabrielRyanDavis

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gabrielryan/

Twitter | https://twitter.com/gabrielryan

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-ryan/

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Jun 17, 2022
062 | How Navy SEALs Get Creative To Win In Business & The Battlefield w/ Marty Strong
00:56:44

 

Former Navy SEAL and Author, Marty Strong joins Landon on the show to talk about Marty's time in the SEALs, his writing process, and the 3 steps to achieving a nimble mind.

 

Marty joined the Navy SEALS in 1975 and served 21 years for our country as a Special Operations Officer. After his time in the SEALs, he jumped right into the business world and started his writing career.

 

Marty has had a total of 10 publications and is working on his 11th now. Outside of writing he also holds the positions of CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for multiple businesses. 

 

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!  

 

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_QB4TJyz0nY

 

Episode Resources: 

Website | Marty Strong

Book |  Be Nimble

Book | Be Visionary

Book | A Time For Glory (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 1)

Book | A Time For Honor (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 2)

Book | A Time For Truth (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 3)

Book | A Time For Rebellion (TIME WARRIOR SAGA Book 4)

Book | Death Before Dawn (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)

Book | The Warrior Code (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)

Book | The Brotherhood (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)

Book | In The Shadow Of Evil (SEAL STRIKE SERIES)

 

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Jun 10, 2022
061 | How Embracing Your Faith in Business Creates Abundance w/ Dr. Thomas Lutz
00:57:01

Dr. Thomas Lutz joins Landon to talk about the callings of God, image-bearers, and how to combine the worlds of business and faith.

Tom is the co-author of the book "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work" which serves as a guide for Pastors, life coaches, workplace mentors, and anyone who offers spiritual guidance to working Christians.

Tom currently facilitates two Convene Groups in the Atlanta area mentoring Christian business leaders in the development of strategic plans, cultivating potential, and creating abundance.

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Sh2deFfgvss
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Episode Resources:
Book | "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work: A Guide for All Who Make Disciples," by Tom Lutz & Heidi Unruh

Order from Amazon: Equipping Christians For Kingdom Purpose In Their Work

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VocationalDiscipleship/

 

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May 27, 2022
060 | How To Attract Better Clients with Strategic Branding w/ Bijal Patel
01:01:41

How To Attract Better Clients with Strategic Branding w/ Bijal Patel

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Founder of LAUNCH, Bijal Patel, sits down with Landon to discuss the pressures of choosing a career, her entrepreneurial journey, and her inspiring mission to help business owners reach their fullest potential.

Bijal is an industry leader and recognized as a "Houston Power Woman" with 15 years of experience in business, strategy, and design.

Currently, she is the CEO of LAUNCH. Bijal and her team help digital business owners create impeccable brand strategies through coaching and building strategic brand architecture.

Enjoy The Show and Keep Striking!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/v6Quc-PJK9Q
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Episode Resources:
Website | LAUNCH
 

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May 20, 2022
059 | A Vision To Hydrate The Masses w/ Travis Rosbach
00:47:05

Inventor and Founder of Hydro Flask, Captain Travis Rosbach, drops in with Landon to discuss his extensive career and the key moments that sparked his idea and vision for Hydro Flask. 

Captain Travis Rosbach is a jack of all trades. Along with being the inventor of Hydro Flask, he also served as a US Merchant Marine Boat Captain, an airline pilot, and a Hawaiian realtor — and that's just the beginning. 

Over the past three decades, Travis has grown his network and entrepreneurial skills and founded The Tumalo Group — a network of talented individuals and entrepreneurs sharing their collective expertise to help new business ventures grow with partners they can trust.

Enjoy the show and Keep Striking!

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/J6PA2nLqNv0

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Episode Resources:

Hydro Flask

Tumalo Group

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May 06, 2022
058 | Trials and Tribulations of Creating an Empire w/ Matt Warner
01:33:52

Matt Warner, a Waverly native and Founder + CEO of Empire Netting and Fence, joins Landon to talk about rough yet valuable beginnings, his second chance at faith, and the engine bringing success to his businesses.

 

Life has thrown Matt many curveballs, but growing up working on his family's farm taught him the value of hard work and perseverance. In his late twenties and early thirties, Matt realized that while making money is great, there are more important things to live for than the chase for money.

 

Matt currently serves as the President of Empire Netting and Fence. Additionally, he has started three other businesses: The Wave Athletics, mySalesman, and Unlimited Sports Solutions.

 

Enjoy the show & Keep Striking!

 

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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/yWt7INw8psw

 

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Episode Resources:

Empire Netting and Fence | https://www.empire-fence.com/

The Wave Athletics | https://www.thewaveathletics.com/

mySalesman | https://www.mysalesman.com/

Unlimited Sports Solutions | https://www.unlimitedsportssolutions.com/

 

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Apr 29, 2022
Rapid Fire 001
00:01:49

Landon gives a quick tip on his perspective of opportunity and growth. Take a step into his journey as an entrepreneur. 

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Apr 27, 2022
057 | HOOK, Line, and SEO for Better Lead Gen w/ Tim Brown
00:41:55

Founder & CEO of Hook Agency, Tim Brown, drops in with Landon to discuss his passion for SEO, the risks and fears of entrepreneurship, and the importance of processes in a business. 

 

Tim and Hook Agency continue championing small businesses and helping them drive more traffic and get better leads with Google Ads and web design. He is also the GOAT of creating roofing memes.

 

Be ready to get HOOKed on this episode! 

 

Enjoy the show & Keep Striking! 

 

 

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Episode Resources:

HOOK Agency | https://hookagency.com/

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Apr 22, 2022
056 | The Value Of Life, Venture Capital, & The World w/ Sunny Han
00:42:53

Sunny Han Founder and CEO of Fulcrum, joins Landon to talk about how a particular video game prepared Sunny to run his own business.

 

Sunny attributes much of his random knowledge to getting mononucleosis as a child. His mom locked him in a room and all he had was his dad’s World Book Encyclopedia, so he read every single word from A to Z. This sparked his mind to ingest anything he could get his hands on.

 

The curiosity Sunny has for learning has helped him develop a fast-paced business and continues to grow Fulcrum today.

 

Enjoy the show and keep striking!

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Apr 15, 2022
055 | Gaming The System(s) w/ Bob Armbrister
00:35:07

SPARK Business Works President and CEO, Bob Armbrister, sits down with Landon to discuss SPARK's business growth, successes, and failures that come with entrepreneurship.

 

After receiving an MBA from Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University, Bob served on leadership teams for numerous organizations over the last decade. Throughout his career, his drive to influence and create significant advancements in efficiency, productivity, and accountability has made him the leader he is today. 

 

Using a business-first approach to custom software, Bob has led SPARK to serve hundreds of clients. His experience as a CIO at a national construction management firm led him to implement “The SPARK Way” — an approach of practical innovation that helps business leaders build tech that actually gets adopted.

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Apr 08, 2022
054 | Building The "Uber" of Lawn Care w/ Bryan Clayton
00:55:04

Bryan Clayton, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal, connects with Landon on how GreenPal came to fruition, Organic SEO, and the delegation of stewardship versus abdication. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine. 

 

Bryan’s entrepreneurial mindset started at a young age by being forced by his dad to go cut the neighbors yard. After this, he just ran with it. In a 15-year period, he took that one yard and created one of the largest landscape companies in Tennessee. 

 

Bryan‘s interests and expertise are related to entrepreneurism, small business growth, marketing, and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenue to profitability and exit. GreenPal currently has over 100,000 active users who transact on their platform every single day. 

 

Enjoy the show & Keep Striking! 

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Apr 04, 2022
053 | Exodus, Bitcoin, and Web3 w/ JP Richardson
01:02:14

Founder and CEO of Exodus, JP Richardson, joins Landon to talk about his discovery of cryptocurrency, the journey he took to bring Exodus to life as a company, and his thoughts on web3. Being a technical magician, he has published over 200 open source libraries and has written code in use by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency software on the web today.

In 2012, JP wanted people to have an easy way of exchanging and storing Bitcoin. This led him to starting his own business called Coinbolt. The company was lacking in creative design and only lasted a little over a year. This would help JP in the end though as it introduced him to Exodus Co-Founder Daniel Castagnoli. 

JP currently resides in Nebraska and spends his time building software that utilizes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to bring liquidity and speculation to alternative markets.

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Mar 28, 2022
052 | Faith, Fraud, and 100M in Ad Spend w/ Ashton Shanks
00:55:33

Ashton Shanks, aka "The Savage Media Buyer" speaks with Landon about his marketing journey, how the Hemon Media Group started, and the ministry of business.

Forced into maturity at an early age, Ashton embarked on his marketing journey as a 16-year-old and quickly rose to the position of Marketing Director.

Today he sits as the CEO of Hemon Media Group, and  is building an empire in the digital marketing world with no intention of slowing down. 

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Mar 18, 2022
051 | Developing Championship Behavior w/ John Madsen
00:57:25

John Madsen, a former NFL player, talks with Landon about achieving his childhood dream, creating a winning culture and his core beliefs. He is the CEO and Founder of Supra Human Inc. and the host of his own podcast, "THE SHOW".

Born and raised in Utah, John had a single goal in life -- to become a professional athlete. From not playing a down of football in high school to becoming a tight end in the NFL, John exemplifies what a winning mentality is all about.

Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, John teaches high-performing teams and individuals how to automatically execute championship behaviors in order to achieve championship results. The SUPRA HUMAN mission is to teach high-performance behavior and mindset for people who wish to reach their full potential.  

Make sure you have a helmet nearby because you’re going to want to run through a wall after listening to this! 

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Mar 11, 2022
050 | Creating Predictable Success w/ Scott Ritzheimer
00:52:07

In today's Spark To Fire episode, our guest discusses how to increase profits, increase productivity, and decrease problems. Capacity Architect Scott Ritzheimer talks with Landon about his past entrepreneurial ventures, the book “Predictable Success”, and what it’s like to hit “whitewater” in a business. Scott serves as the CEO of Scale Architects and is the Founder of Eight Figure Focus.

Before predicting his success, Scott had been all over the country. He was born in California, grew up in Pennsylvania and attended school in Kansas City. He was faced with the challenge of running his own business at the age of 20. Scott has helped launch over 20,000 businesses and nonprofits. He now lives in Atlanta and continues to travel across the country speaking to and consulting with founders, CEOs, and their teams to help them grow and scale their businesses. 

As Scott mans the sails, prepare yourself as we get ready for this voyage across Whitewater and predicting your success! Keep Striking!

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Mar 04, 2022
049 | Online Marketing Mastery w/ Rich Schefren
01:00:25

The one and only “The Guru’s Guru” Rich Schefren joins Landon to talk about his journey battling ADD and making it to the peak of the entrepreneurial world. Currently, Rich serves as the CEO & Founder of Strategic Profits which helps turn struggling opportunity seekers into profitable entrepreneurs. Rich was also the inventor of the first automated webinar back in 2009. Buckle up and get ready to ride on this strategic rollercoaster. As always, keep striking!

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Feb 25, 2022
048 | Becoming Mentally Tough w/ Ken Rideout
00:46:33

Tennessee native and Myrtle Beach Marathon winner Ken Rideout joins Landon today to talk about growing up hustling, mental toughness, and his athletic career. Beginning his career working in a penitentiary, Ken currently serves as Head of Business Development at Upside Financing, as well as President of Camrock Advisors.

Ken is an advocate of “The Fight.” Growing up in a working class, inner city neighborhood, sports became Ken’s escape. He began working at a prison that would later house his younger brother. Ken later pursued finance, traveling back and forth between New York City and London. “It felt like somebody else’s life” states Ken.

At the age of 50, Ken is running faster than he ever has before. Finishing the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2:30, The London Marathon in 2:29, and The New York Marathon in 2:33, Ken is one of the most driven guests Spark to Fire has had the pleasure of hosting.

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Feb 04, 2022
047 | Scaling the Starbucks Empire w/ Howard Behar
00:55:24

Often referred to as "a hero of conscious capitalism," Howard Behar joins Landon today to talk about being an advocate for leading with purpose and your values. Howard's career spans over 50 years and has most recently been a mentor, advisor, and speaker. Howard is the author of bestselling books including It's Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup, both detailing the importance of people over profit.  Feel free to grab a cup of coffee, this is going to be a good one.  Keep Striking!

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Dec 21, 2021
046 | How Entrepreneurs (Legally) Avoid Paying Taxes w/ Tyler McBroom
01:01:09

Tyler McBroom joins Landon today to talk about his rise in the professional world and his passion for helping business owners grow their profits. Tyler is currently a Managing Partner at Global Accounting Advisors, a Joint Venture with Tony Robbins and Measured Results, providing business owners with exceptional support with growing their businesses. Tyler is also a Current Member of the Arete Syndicate, producing business strategies and connections to provide serious growth in your business.

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Nov 17, 2021
045 | The Importance of Human Connection w/ Eric Sullivan
01:20:53

Eric Sullivan joins Landon today to tell the story of how he went from a troubled kid diagnosed with dyslexia to a motivated and successful entrepreneur. As the Founder of Soter, Thumos, and Darkmatter, Eric's dharma is fostering human connection. 

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Sep 13, 2021
044 | Finding Your Mission w/ Frank Benedetto
01:03:49

Frank Benedetto joins Landon today to share how he went from abusing drugs and alcohol to making millions with positive thinking and fixing his internal dialogue. Motivated by the death of his father due to faulty medical care, Frank has founded multiple million-dollar mission-driven businesses including CounterStrike and The HoneyBadger Project.

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Aug 16, 2021
043 | From $0 to $6.5 Billion w/ Dave Roehr
01:17:21

Dave Roehr joins Landon today to share how he grew a $6.5 billion dollar portfolio from scratch. With over three decades in the banking and finance world, Dave Roehr has learned how to survive the daily grind and see his efforts through. Dave has chased excellence his whole life and built an exceptional resume including Partner at Grant Thornton LLP, President and Chief Financial Officer of Cabela’s Inc., Founder, and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank, and the current CEO of Proceed Finance.

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Jul 13, 2021
042 | Founding Flywheel w/ Dusty Davidson & Rick Knudtson
01:01:01

In today's episode, Landon visits Flywheel's new headquarters at Millwork Commons in Omaha, NE to interview Dusty Davidson & Rick Knudtson. They chat about their beginnings, their journey, and how they ended up selling one of the biggest managed WordPress hosting companies in the US. 

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May 03, 2021
041 | Social Media: Shaping Our Future w/ Taylor Gage, Nick Castner, & Megan Swanson
01:11:01

In today's episode, Landon sits down with Taylor Gage, Nick Castner, & Megan Swanson to get their unique perspectives on how social media is shaping our future. Keep striking!

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Mar 16, 2021
040 | Creating Seven Figure Facebook Groups w/ Arne Giske
00:54:02

In today's episode, Landon sits down with Arne Giske, a digital product launch agency owner who leads The Millennial Entrepreneur Community. In just 2.5 years, he's sold 7 figures of products, services, and software by leveraging Facebook groups. Find out how you can use Facebook groups for your business and start building your tribe! Keep striking!

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Mar 10, 2021
039 | Designing Your Dream Life
00:13:08

In this episode, Landon Rhodes shares his goal-setting strategies. Landon goes into depth about what has helped him and why people have a hard time sticking to the goals they set.

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Feb 04, 2021
038 | From Competition to Partners w/ Nick Bock & James Bowen (Part 2)
00:51:32

In today's episode, Landon sits down with the co-founders of Five Nines: Nick Bock and James Bowen. As you listen, you'll be guided through the story of how they started their business and grew it into what it is today. There are several insightful moments throughout this episode so be sure to take notes. Keep striking!

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Dec 28, 2020
037 | From Competition to Partners w/ Nick Bock & James Bowen (Part 1)
01:05:09

In today's episode, Landon sits down with the co-founders of Five Nines: Nick Bock and James Bowen. As you listen, you'll be guided through the story of how they started their business and grew it into what it is today. There are several insightful moments throughout this episode so be sure to take notes! Keep striking!

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Dec 28, 2020
036 | From Wiretapping Software to Cider w/ Mike Murman
01:14:01

In today's episode, Mike Murman joins host, Landon Rhodes, to discuss his journey from creating Pen-Link, an industry preferred wiretapping software provider, to then turning his wine-making hobby into the successful family business, Glacial Till.

Pen-Link is a wiretapping software company that develops communications surveillance data collection and analysis solutions for domestic law enforcement. This software helped crack the 2002 Laci Peterson domestic homicide case and assisted in the security of the 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah Winter Olympics.

Mike now spends his time running Glacial Till Vineyards with his family. Their cider was named the grand champion and was awarded three gold medals at the 2019 U.S. Cider Championship. Glacial Till is the youngest cidery ever to be named the national champion.

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Dec 14, 2020
035 | Dealing with Stress and Protecting your Mental Health w/ Alex Bratt
00:54:10

Landon is joined by Alex Bratt, a former Marine who served in the most decorated infantry battalion in the Marine Corps. The Second Battalion, Fifth Marines where he became an assault man. He specialized in rockets and demolitions. Though he was never in combat, he had to watch those he was close to go to war when he returned home. This stress drove Alex to a breaking point where he felt there was nothing else for him to do. Listen in and learn how Alex conquered his darkness and has become one of the faces of Irreverent Warriors and the Marine Corps League.

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Nov 23, 2020
034 | How Aaron McKeever plans to change Omaha w/ Aaron McKeever
00:59:22

Aaron McKeever joins the podcast this week. Aaron is an entrepreneur with big visions. He got his start selling cars and then soon ventured into the restaurant industry. Aaron has been a part of some of the most successful restaurants in Omaha. His successes in these gave him a vision; and now he’s executing that to change the restaurant experience in Omaha as you know it. Listen in to find out how.

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Nov 12, 2020
033 | Sleeping in a car to 250 million for Grunt Style w/ Daniel Alarik
00:25:32

In today’s episode, Daniel Alarik joins Landon Rhodes on the podcast. Daniel is the Founder of Grunt Style, a popular patriotism-themed clothing line. He discusses how his business grew from sleeping on his product in his car to doing 250 million in sales and selling in Macy’s.

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Oct 26, 2020
032 | Wall Street to Restaurateur w/ Charlie Yin
01:15:30

In today’s episode, Charlie Yin is a former Wall Street man turned Restaurateur after the 2008 financial crisis. When he returned to Nebraska he had to work his way up from a waiter to the owner of Local Beer, Patio, and Kitchen. Listen in to find out the dedication it takes to run a successful restaurant.

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Oct 20, 2020
031 | From Vitamins to VirtuActive w/ Dave Lakin
01:07:24

In today’s episode, Dave Lakin joins the podcast this week for a very fun episode. Dave is the CEO of VirtuActive, a 3D drafting, and design company, but doesn't have the normal background of someone in his position. From his time with Complete Nutrition he gained the knowledge and grit needed to help bring VirtuActive to the spotlight.

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Sep 29, 2020
030 | Investing in the State of Nebraska w/ Ben Williamson
01:02:39

In today’s episode, Ben Williamson joins the podcast on this episode of Spark to Fire. Ben brings insights into some of the lesser-known venture capital scenes here in Nebraska. Listen in to find out if you and your business should start raising funds or if you should bootstrap it and build it without help.

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Sep 22, 2020
029 | The Youngest VP at Disney Leaves w/ David Sievers
00:55:39

Listen to the conclusion of this two-part interview with David Sievers. After he left Disney in what some could say the longest notice ever given, David started as the Founder and CEO of Akura Coffee Co.

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Sep 18, 2020
028 | From YouTube to the Youngest VP at Disney w/ David Sievers
01:01:15

In part one of this two-part interview you get to meet David Sievers. David has had an interesting career path, from sorting mail in Lincoln to helping run over 70,000 YouTube channels at Maker Studios and even becoming the youngest VP in Disney history. Listen in as David tell all about each experience and how they have helped him make his new ventures more impactful than ever.

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Sep 14, 2020
027 | Challenging the Status Quo w/ ft. Clint! Runge
01:04:41

In today’s episode, Clint! Runge has always been a fire starter. He has worked with brands such as Yeti, Adidas, EA Sports, Lowe's, and many more for one simple reason. He is different. He approaches marketing in very unconventional ways to bring attention to brands that make a statement.

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Sep 08, 2020
026 | Big City Banking Small Town Beliefs w/ Vicki Kraai
00:49:56

In today’s episode, the founder of VK Solutions LLC sits with Landon to talk about business health and how she helps businesses become profitable through strategic solutions based on each organization's needs.

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Aug 31, 2020
025 | It's When Not If w/ Brad Moline
01:05:45

In today’s episode, Brad Moline, President of Allo Communications joins Landon to talk about what it has been like starting one of the best internet providers in the nation, if not the world. Allo has slowly been taking over the market, and you probably haven't even noticed. However, you'll be finding them in more and more buildings as the years go on. Tune in to find out why!

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Aug 25, 2020
024 | From $50k To $2.4 Billion w/ Jeff Noordhoek
00:57:58

In today’s episode, Landon welcomed the Chief Executive Officer of Nelnet, Jeff Noordhoek to the studio to pick his brain on what exactly Nelnet does and how it has changed the Lincoln landscape. Nelnet is a student loan service company... but they're so much more than that! We're going to break past the surface of what we SEE from Nelnet. Tune in today!

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Aug 17, 2020
023 | The Woman Behind the Design w/ Erleen Hatfield
00:35:39

In today’s episode, Landon was joined by Erleen Hatfield on this episode to discuss how she overcame stereotypes and pushed to allow a new generation of females to have the ability to follow in her shoes. Erleen is the Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group. She has over 25 years of experience in the design of complex structures worldwide. She has worked on many large-scale sports complexes such as the Atlanta Falcons Stadium and the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Nebraska.

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Aug 10, 2020
022 | The Reluctant Entrepreneur w/ Eric Leatherman
00:41:47

In today’s episode, Landon was joined by the President of Lincoln Winwater Works, Eric Leatherman. Eric started Winwater on a loan and a maxed-out credit card but has since made Winwater one of the most promising companies in Lincoln. Listen to Eric tell his story about how he has managed to grow his business over the past few years.

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Aug 03, 2020
021 | Creating Value & Creating Worth w/ Mark Whitehead
01:17:31

In today’s episode, Mark Whitehead is the President of Whitehead Oil Company with ample stories. Listen in as Landon dives into what drives Mark to find out how he has managed his success through failure and wins. In this episode, Landon was able to find out just how Mark was able to open the U-Stop convince stores in Lincoln as well as save an endangered species along the way.

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Jul 27, 2020
020 | Advice from My Advisor w/ Deepak Keshwani
01:01:10

In today’s episode, Landon was able to sit down with his former collegiate advisor and discuss where he is at today. Through their conversations, they cover a variety of topics from autonomous tractors, micro-generational shifts, and how Deepak is able to perform every day for his students that need him.

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Jul 20, 2020
019 | Cafeteria to Coaching Clemson w/ Anthony Goins Jr.
00:49:44

In today’s episode, Anthony Goins Jr. knew he wanted to be a collegiate basketball coach, no matter what it took. From working in the school's cafeteria to make money while having an unpaid coaching job, Anthony knew what it was going to take to become a Division 1 coach.

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Jul 13, 2020
018 | Lessons from a Navy SEAL Commander w/ Jack Riggins
01:20:48

Jack Riggins served our country for 20 years and rose to the rank of Navy SEAL Commander. While deployed with SEAL Team 3, Jack led SEALS in the in Ramadi and Fallujah. Stories of Ramadi have been shared by various members of SEAL Team 3, including: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Chris Kyle and countless others. Listen in and learn about a different side of leadership, a side that helped protect this country.

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Jul 06, 2020
017 | From Addict to Owner w/ Trevor Cowley
00:55:04

In today’s episode, Trevor Cowley will not run from adversity. He looks it dead in the eyes and faces it. He over came addiction as a young man and then proceeded to start over his life as a business owner. Listen in to this episode to find out more about the life of Trevor Cowley.

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Jun 29, 2020
016 | It Is Not Where You Come From That Defines You w/ Josh Levin
00:39:01

In today’s episode, Landon discusses the journey that Josh has taken to get to where he is today. From escaping a predetermined life through the help of some impactful adults to making one of the most up and coming electrical companies in the nation. Check out Empowered Electric on all forms of social media.

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Jun 22, 2020
015 | Aligning Yourself With the Right People w/ Tim Clare
00:57:48

In today’s episode, Landon was joined by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Board of Regents Chairman, Tim Clare. Landon explores the life of Tim Clare and talks about aligning yourself with the right people to help you succeed. Tim also helped participate in a video with Scooters, to help raise money for a foundation called Matt Talbot! Tune in today to gain many years of insight from the one and only Tim Clare.

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Jun 15, 2020
014 | Spreading Real Love w/ Kieron Williams
00:24:05

Landon was joined by former Husker and current CFL player Kieron Williams, the owner of Fake Inc. They discussed Kieron's life and his current goals and ambitions to make a difference in the police system.

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Jun 08, 2020
013 | Revolutionizing Roofing w/ Dustan Biegler & Marcus Kuhlmann
01:04:59

In today’s episode, Landon is joined by the CEO (Dustan Biegler) & COO (Marcus Kuhlmann) of Apple Roofing to discuss starting a business from the ground up and how important trust is to be able to build and grow the company. Join in on the conversation to understand that business is something that you cannot do alone!

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Jun 01, 2020
012 | Joe Ricketts' Right Hand Men w/ Kurt Halvorson & Alfred Levitt
00:45:47

In today’s episode, Landon was joined by two long-time employees and friends of Joe Ricketts, Kurt Halvorson & Alfred Levitt. Through their time working for Joe, they gained insight into what entrepreneurs should do to be successful in their endeavors. Listen in as they talk about how they came to the places they are today!

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May 25, 2020
011 | Revolutionizing Trucking w/ Taylor Monks
01:05:55

In today’s episode, Landon is joined by Taylor Monks. Taylor is the founder of Basic Block, a company where the main goal is to help truckers and their companies become more efficient. Taylor has recently raised over $1.5 million through venture capital funding. Taylor discusses his journey from winning pitch competitions in college to working on his business full time and everything in between.

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May 18, 2020
010 | Entrepreneurship & Stem Cells w/ Dr. Alex Spinoso
00:49:12

In today’s episode, Landon is joined by Dr. Alex Spinoso, an experienced Medical Doctor with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Currently, Alex is working on Cell Spark, a business that specializes in regenerative healing through the use of stem cells. This is really innovative stuff and we don't want you to miss out! Tune in today to listen to what Alex Spinoso has to say!

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May 13, 2020
009 | Be A Model For Success w/ Boyd Ober
01:07:06

In today’s episode, Landon Rhodes sits down with his business mentor Boyd Ober. Boyd is the President & CEO of Leadership Resources, a business dedicated to developing high performing leaders and creating cultures of accountability. Boyd drops all of his insight and wisdom that he has gained as an entrepreneur as well as dives into his opinions and advice for people who are suffering from the Corona Virus.

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Apr 06, 2020
008 | The Fight Against COVID-19. Keeping Small Businesses Open w/ Blake Pittack
00:41:16

In today’s episode, Landon Rhodes is joined by Blake Pittack. Blake is the owner of Blake Builders, a construction company that focuses on managing projects from small remodels to multi-million dollar facilities. During the time of shooting this episode, the COVID-19 pandemic has been running through all of our lives. Blake and Landon talk about how it is affecting them personally, as well as how their businesses are reacting to this pandemic.

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Mar 30, 2020
007 | A Kid From Malcom Played With The Wolves w/ Matt Plooster
00:41:56

In today’s episode, Landon sits down with Matt Plooster who has found quite a bit of success in his career. Mixing both faith and undying hard work, Matt has gone from working on Wall Street to now running his very successful company Bridgepoint Investment Banking. Matt is the definition of what hard work means and there is a lot to take away from this episode. Tune into the episode of the kid who played with the Wolves.

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Mar 16, 2020
006 | Ignoring The Naysayers And Proving Them Wrong w/ Tawnya Starr
01:15:46

In today’s episode, Landon sits down with Tawnya Starr who is the Co-Founder and EVP of Leadership Development at Firespring. These two dive into how Tawnya developed her entrepreneurial personality as well as her time helping grow Firespring into what it is today. There have been many highs in her journey. However, there have been many lows as well. Tawnya is a relentless entrepreneur who just can't be stopped.

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Mar 10, 2020
005 | Give Credit To Your Team... Then Take The Blame w/ John Berry
01:16:32

In today’s episode, Landon Rhodes sits down with John Berry, Jr. John is the CEO of Berry Law Firm which has over 240 years of experience in what they do. Leading a team of extremely successful criminal defense and injury attorneys is a difficult task in itself. However, John has experience outside of the legal field that has helped him succeed. Tune in today to learn a few lessons from the legend himself, John Berry, Jr.

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Mar 02, 2020
004 | Selfless AND Successful w/ Tony Goins
00:55:51

In today’s episode, Landon sits down with Tony Goins! If you've ever been to Lincoln, NE but haven't stopped by Tony's cigar lounge... YOU'RE MISSING OUT! It's a place for professionals to gather and have mini-vacations while talking over a fine cigar! Tony has been a huge inspiration to Landon over the past couple of years and we're excited to share his story with you today.

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Feb 24, 2020
003 | Your Attitude. Your Choice. w/ Aaron Davis
00:38:04

In today’s episode, Aaron Davis is in the house! Landon and Aaron sit down to dive into Aaron's upbringing and the values he has learned from his dad. He's actually taken these values and lessons he's learned and turned them into a book! Aaron has played for the Nebraska Huskers and now travels the world as a motivational speaker. Tune in today to gain some valuable insight from the one and only Aaron Davis.

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Feb 17, 2020
002 | The Subscription Box CHAMPION w/ Paul Jarrett
01:23:05

In today’s episode, Landon sits down with Paul Jarrett who is the owner of Bulu. Paul along with his Co-Founder and wife, Stephanie, have exponentially grown Bulu into what it is today! Starting off as a subscription box itself, Bulu has grown into a subscription box champion... now creating subscription boxes for massive companies like: Disney, Clorox, GNC, and so many more! With such big brands standing behind you, how can't you be the subscription box champion?!

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Feb 10, 2020
001 | Feed The BEAST w/ Joey Hausmann
00:47:55

Welcome to Spark to Fire! Episode: 001 In today’s episode Landon sits down with Joey Hausmann, the CEO of Hausmann Construction. Joey has grown his company in only 15 years and the company now does anywhere between $10 - $100 million annually. He is literally reshaping Lincoln's skyline and we believe he will only continue to grow. Who better to have on as a first guest than Joey!

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Feb 03, 2020
000 | Why Spark To Fire?
00:01:39

In today’s episode Landon will share stories from elite performers and risk takers who took their spark of an idea and made it into a reality; Those who brought their ideas or concepts to fruition. We’ll go back to the very beginning and deconstruct the steps they took to get where they are today. With any serious transformation, comes hard decisions and action, so we’ll talk about everything from personal development and leadership to business and marketing.

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Dec 27, 2019