In this inspirational episode, Chris Maliszewski shares his extraordinary journey from being a college baseball pitcher and coach to surviving the tragic Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting. He explains how this devastating event led him to create the Walking Tall Movement, which aims to inspire vulnerability, authenticity, and mental health awareness.

Chris also discusses his transition to founding Hail Hail Auctions, where he helps community-building organizations through fundraising auctions. Through his story, Chris emphasizes the importance of mental health, the power of vulnerability, and the significance of building and supporting a community. His experiences and insights provide valuable lessons for anyone seeking to overcome challenges and make a meaningful impact.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Chris Maliszewski's Journey: From a college baseball pitcher and coach to surviving the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting.
• The Creation of the Walking Tall Movement: Inspired by his tragic experience, Chris founded the movement to promote vulnerability, authenticity, and mental health awareness.
• Founding Hail Hail Auctions: Chris transitioned into helping community-building organizations by organizing fundraising auctions.
• Focus on Mental Health and Vulnerability: Chris emphasizes the importance of mental health and being open about one’s struggles.
• Community Support: Through his story, Chris highlights the significance of building and supporting strong communities.
• Valuable Life Lessons: Chris shares insights on overcoming challenges and making a meaningful impact in both personal and professional life.

QUOTES

• "I think be vulnerable, be authentic, but with tact. You have to be aware of your surroundings."
• "How much more comfortable would one be if they're able to just express themselves with tact in a sales environment?"
• "It came to an end, but you know, as they say, everything happens for a reason. And I'm still very thankful for what I experienced."
• "You're at the bottom until you're not, right? And you got to work your way up."
• "You're also in a circle of really tough-minded people. That are competing at the highest level. So that kind of starts to be the fabric of who you are as well."
• "If you're not feeling up for it yourself, you have a community to support you, so that when you are feeling up for it, you can support others."
• "Getting shit done to me is having an undeniable belief in yourself regardless, but it's also being honest with yourself when you aren't feeling your best."
• You have to help others, and others are going to have to help you."
• There's a reason why when we speak particularly to mental health, that mantra is: you are not alone."

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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
03:37 Chris's Baseball Career and Coaching Journey
26:45 Transition to Corporate Life
32:36 The Highland Park Parade Incident
39:49 Unexpected Panic Attack
41:00 Coping Alone
43:05 Returning to Work
44:08 Peer Support and Vulnerability
55:22 Facing Triggers at Work
58:21 Breaking the Cycle
01:08:48 Legal Battles and Moving Forward
01:13:55 Walking Tall Movement
01:18:27 The Walking Tall Movement Begins
01:19:00 Gaining Momentum and Facing Challenges
01:19:42 The Power of LinkedIn and Personal Branding
01:23:06 Engagement and Support Strategies
01:26:38 Milestones and Key Events
01:32:14 Launching Hail Hail Auctions
01:44:18 The Healing Journey and Routine
01:48:34 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience highlights the inspiring story of Joshua “JT” Thompson. Joshua shares his journey from growing up in Illinois, serving in the Navy, to building a successful sales and entrepreneurial career. He recounts his struggles with PTSD, personal challenges, and a battle with cancer.

Joshua's story emphasizes the importance of discipline, faith, and resilience. Now, he's pursuing a new purpose in mental health counseling and aims to help others through their darkest times. Join Joshua as he shares his transformative journey and newfound mission.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Resilience Through Adversity: Joshua overcame PTSD, personal struggles, and cancer, demonstrating incredible strength and perseverance.
• The Power of Discipline & Faith: His journey highlights how discipline and faith played a crucial role in navigating life’s challenges.
• Career Evolution: From the Navy to sales and entrepreneurship, Joshua continuously adapted and thrived in different fields.
• A New Purpose: Now focused on mental health counseling, Joshua is dedicated to helping others through their darkest times.
• Transformation & Growth: His story is a testament to turning hardships into opportunities for growth and impact.

QUOTES

• "I’ve climbed the mountain, fell off it, dusted myself off, climbed it again, found out I have cancer, still battled cancer, but came out clean, found God, and finally figured out my purpose at 49 years old."
• "If I can help one person get out of what I was in—once a week or even once a month—that’s more therapeutic for me than anything else." - Joshua Thompson
• "Lean into your faith, whatever your higher power is. That’s what really gave me the strength and turned my life around."
• "I don’t know that I had a purpose before. I was talented, capable, competitive. But that’s different than having a purpose."

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Ron Moore shares his inspirational journey, shaped by his mother's work ethic and passion for fitness—values he carries into his roles as Regional Vice President of Personal Training and District Vice President of Fitness for LA Fitness. He explores the importance of maintaining an open-minded, empathetic approach to leadership and coaching, emphasizing strong communication and team building.

Ron also discusses his enthusiasm for the 'Get Shit Done' philosophy, touching on personal and professional goal-setting, as well as navigating corporate culture post-acquisition. Additionally, he highlights his family's venture, Fly Dog, which blends entrepreneurship and charity, demonstrating the central role of family and gratitude in his life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Work Ethic & Passion for Fitness: Ron credits his mother’s dedication and drive as key influences in his leadership roles at LA Fitness.
• Empathetic Leadership & Coaching: He emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness, strong communication, and team building in fostering a positive work culture.
• 'Get Shit Done' Philosophy: Ron discusses the power of goal-setting, both personally and professionally, to drive success.
• Navigating Corporate Culture: Insights on adapting to organizational shifts, particularly post-acquisition, while maintaining a strong leadership approach.
• Entrepreneurship & Giving Back: His family’s venture, Fly Dog, showcases how business and charity can intertwine, reinforcing the values of family and gratitude.

QUOTES

• "When you walk in and you have a good culture and you have synergy, not every day is going to be great, but when you have that, people are going to find ways to be successful when they're working together."
• "Sometimes you just gotta take the jump, baby. And then what do you do? You get shit done."
• "Two brains are better than one. When we can do this together, we can create something completely different."
• "Where is that sunset? Wherever my kids are."
• "The most important person you should prioritize is your spouse, because what you want to instill in your kids is a great marriage."
• "Life is good, man. It’s good. Life is so good."
• "Not every episode will be received the way I’d like it to—do I give up and not do the next one? No. That’s just what the result was for that one. What do I learn from it? How do I make it better?"
• "Monday’s going to kick ass, but I gotta tell you, Wednesday’s going to suck. The key is—can you come back Friday?"

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Timecodes

00:00 The Influence of Mom: Building Work Ethic and Passion
04:12 Navigating Acquisitions: LA Fitness and Xsport
09:42 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
23:24 Setting Intentions and Personal Growth
25:27 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
30:53 The Power of Repetition and Manifestation
37:03 Family Influence and Athletic Background
42:05 The Danger of Expectations
42:58 The Importance of Authenticity in Business
45:04 Empathy and Energy in Customer Interaction
48:48 The Role of Personal Trainers
56:37 Setting Realistic Goals and Staying Motivated
01:00:55 The Law of Attraction and Family Business
01:02:43 Fly Dog: A Family Venture
01:11:23 The Culture at LA Fitness
01:17:55 The Importance of Family and Marriage
01:26:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience podcast, John Morris interviews Alex B Sheridan, founder and CEO of Impaxs Marketing. Alex discusses his pivot from a traditional done-for-you content model to helping companies build their own internal content teams. He emphasizes the importance of CEOs and leaders becoming influential voices within their companies and how personal brands outperform company pages on social media. Alex also shares insights into effective sales strategies, the importance of brand storytelling, and the evolving digital landscape. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of embracing new technology, personal branding, and the future of marketing in an increasingly digital world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pivot to Internal Content Teams: Alex shifted from a done-for-you content model to empowering companies to build their own internal content teams, providing them with the tools and knowledge to sustain their content creation in-house.
• Influential Leadership: CEOs and leaders should cultivate their personal brands, as they can have more impact on social media than on company pages. This creates trust and authority, resonating more with audiences.
• Sales Strategies: Effective sales are no longer about traditional methods; Alex discusses modern strategies that prioritize relationships, trust, and authenticity over hard sales.
• Brand Storytelling: Telling a compelling brand story is vital for companies to differentiate themselves, connect with audiences on an emotional level, and establish a long-term impact.
• Adapting to New Technology: The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must be open to embracing new technologies and adapting their strategies to stay ahead.
• Future of Marketing: The future of marketing is digital-first, with personal branding, storytelling, and adaptability becoming core strategies for success.

QUOTES

• "They only want to talk to a salesperson when they are a captive, when they're captivated, and they're in a ready buying position."
• "The one that is going to win the most is the one that has the best branding and the best marketing that funnels into sales."
• "Why would you not use this megaphone, where you know people are on here nonstop? Yes, that's where they're at. That's where they're at."
• "The things that you're scared to do, the things that you're saying, 'Oof, this makes me uncomfortable,' might just be the very next thing that you end up putting almost all of your trust and efforts and energy and resources into that could very well take your business to the next level."
• "You always have the biggest fear right before the biggest breakthrough."

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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
03:22 The Shift to Internal Content Teams
05:27 The Power of Personal Branding
13:47 Building a Brand Story
17:51 Scaling Content Creation
27:33 Brand Messaging and Strategy
40:33 Dynamic Sales Team and Future Plans
41:44 Transforming Sales Strategies
43:29 The Power of Personalized Outreach
45:04 Building Trust and Credibility
47:48 Effective LinkedIn Engagement
59:41 Transparency in Pricing
01:03:02 The Future of Marketing and Sales
01:10:46 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

In this episode of The Get Shit Done podcast, John welcomes Art Caines, the founder and CEO of Lexicon Networks, and co-founder of Max-Grad, to share his inspiring story. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the South Bronx during the crack epidemic, Art navigated numerous challenges, from gang pressures to intense academic and athletic pursuits. He majored in aviation administration and earned FAA certifications in high school, before transitioning to a collegiate athlete in baseball and basketball. After a stint with the Detroit Tigers, Art shifted his focus to engineering, working for companies like Lockheed Martin and eventually founding his own IT consulting business, Lexicon Networks. Throughout the episode, Art shares his experiences with overcoming adversity, the importance of integration in technology, and his latest venture, Max-Grad, which aims to help students equate prior learning experiences into college credits. Art’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of education.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Resilience Through Adversity: Art Caines' journey from the South Bronx during the crack epidemic to founding successful businesses highlights the power of perseverance and determination in overcoming life’s challenges.
• Multifaceted Pursuits: Art’s diverse background, from aviation certifications in high school to collegiate sports and professional baseball, showcases the value of pursuing varied interests and leveraging them for personal growth.
• Entrepreneurial Success: Transitioning from engineering roles at companies like Lockheed Martin, Art founded Lexicon Networks, demonstrating the importance of adaptability and innovation in entrepreneurship.
• Empowering Education: Art’s latest venture, Max-Grad, reflects his commitment to helping students succeed by converting prior learning experiences into college credits, emphasizing education as a transformative tool.
• Integration in Technology: Art discusses the critical role of integration in technology, shedding light on how streamlined systems drive business efficiency and success.
• Inspiration for Others: Art’s story serves as a powerful example of how determination, education, and adaptability can help individuals rise above adversity to achieve greatness.

QUOTES

• "We've calculated that in the last two months, we've saved over a thousand hours of work."
• "Baseball is a psychological game, so people try to find different edges with the power that Sammy Sosa has. He didn't need it."
• "If you're a competitor, sometimes it drives you to do things that you otherwise wouldn't do. And it's unfortunate."
• "At the end of the day, it's entertainment. The fans want to be entertained, and your product is boring right now."
• "We have more things in common than we realize. A lot of times, we let situations divide us, but as humans, we all have basic needs and tenants that we live by.
• "When you grow up poor, you eat what you can afford. And it turns out, some of those things become delicacies."
• Music brings people together."

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction and Personal Regrets
01:24:46 Credit Predictor Pro: A Game Changer
01:25:53 Max-Grad and Its Impact
01:27:51 X Wave: Revolutionizing Credentialing
01:30:55 Future Innovations and Workforce Development
01:33:49 Quick Hits: Rapid Fire Questions