The Iron Deep Podcast

It only takes one dad to rewrite the family tree forever. Rewrite your story and become the Warrior Dad your family deserves. We explore family and business dynamics with Jeff Wickersham, the visionary behind the Warrior Dad Experience, in this impactful episode. Today, Jeff discusses his firm belief that dads are the linchpin for a thriving family and a fulfilled life. He discusses how fathers are the driving force for change, clarifies the misunderstanding about their so-called "balancing act," and talks about the key element to becoming a Warrior Dad. As the episode concludes, Jeff emphasizes the importance of embracing change, taking small steps, and building upon daily wins. Learn how to become the Warrior Dad for your family now. 

Don't fear the market; navigate it. In this episode, we have Aaron Chapman to take an unfiltered look at the current state of the real estate market and discuss why investors should stay active despite the challenges. Aaron shares his journey through the peaks and troughs of the real estate landscape. From predicting the impact of inflation to discovering the influence of hedge funds on the housing market, he breaks down everything that every investor should be aware of in 2030. Aaron also challenges the conventional beliefs about interest rates, dismissing the fear around it and encouraging investors to focus on the bigger picture. Throughout the episode, he emphasized the importance of understanding the time value of money and reveals a unique strategy to thrive in the market. Tune in now and get ready to rethink your approach to real estate in 2030!

Despite all the changes and milestones that happen in our lives, what grounds these experiences are the unfailing and constant traditions and rites. However, it has been said that “there is a de-ritualization of Christian young men in our culture.” How do we overcome that? In this episode, we take on a spiritual lens to zone in on the importance of rites in a man’s life. We sit down with Dr. Uriesou Brito, the Senior Pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola, Florida, to discuss how rites connect men to meaning and, especially as fathers, help guide our sons as they transition into the world of manhood. He also talks about false rites and what we can do to steer away from them and into the path that God meant for us to be. Tune in to this conversation and discover the value of rites now more than ever as changes in our culture attempt to transform sacred traditions.

Dealing with mental illness is a forever war, one with a ton of lessons to give if you are willing to receive them. We learn more about this profound subject with Gregg F. Martin, PhD, MG Army (Ret.), as he courageously recounts his unending battle against the relentless foe of mental illness. In this deeply introspective episode, Major General Martin shares the gripping narrative of his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, a condition that unknowingly propelled him to soaring highs of energy and creativity, only to plunge him into the abyss of depression. As he shares journey, we explore the vital importance of seeking professional help, the transformative impact of medication, therapy, and healthy living, and the five essential 'P's to anchor one's recovery: purpose, people, place, perseverance, and presence. Major General Martin's story underscores the pressing need to destigmatize mental health issues, encouraging open conversations and understanding, while offering hope to those who, too, wage their own eternal war against mental illness. Tune in for more!

Chaos will always be part of our lives, putting us at risk of anxiety and burnout. The only way to beat chaos is to put it in order and in alignment with our purpose. Brett Snodgrass explores this topic even further with Gary Harpst, CEO of LeadFirst. He talks about how the Biblical creation story in Genesis teaches us the right way to peel back the layers of chaos and deal with it accordingly. Gary also discusses how to create the blueprint for your purpose to gain dominion, how people should come together to defeat chaos, and how to allow God to work through our lives.

Seeking approval from the world may satisfy the moment, but finding it in the audience of One fuels a lifetime of purpose. Join your hosts Brett Snodgrass and Michael Stansbury as they discuss how men can break free from others’ approval. In a society where external validation often takes center stage, this dynamic duo takes on the challenge of dissecting the reasons behind our craving for approval and who we should be really seeking it from. They share personal stories on how societal pressures, social media, and even family dynamics can shape our pursuit of approval. Brett and Michael then discuss the contrast between seeking approval from the world and finding solace in the One being whose approval really matters. Join us in learning how to break free from the shackles of external validation and live life with a more eternal perspective.

The fear of failure is the greatest roadblock to our life’s journey. It can cause you to do things you don’t want to do that will make you sin. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass & Michael Stansbury enlighten the path for a Christian man to overcome the fear of failure. Brett and Michael share stories of how this fear of failure drives a man to sin. As we dive deeper into the conversation, we will capture the power of faith in today’s topic. So, sit back and tune in to this reflective episode. Find the light against the fear of failure with Brett Snodgrass & Michael Stansbury today.

Life is all about embracing its seasons. Learn what to keep, where to go, and when to let go. For this episode, it’s all about business, family, and the art of recognizing when it's time to turn the page. Join us as Brett Snodgrass sits down with Michael Stansbury to explore the journey of managing family relationships amidst the dynamic and hectic world of entrepreneurship. Michael opens up about the challenges and joys of intertwining business with family, sharing the nuances of maintaining a harmonious balance while nurturing a family legacy. He explains the importance of being “yoked” in business partnerships, and how neglecting this aspect can lead to unexpected challenges. Michael also discusses filtering opportunities and distinguishing between shiny distractions and the 'boring' businesses that bring stability. Tune in and learn how to understand the seasons of life, turn the page, and live more intentionally.

Entrepreneurship is the engine, faith is the compass, and family is the legacy. For this episode, C.R. Wiley, author of The Household and the War of the Cosmos and host of The Theology Pugcast, explores the intersection of business acumen, Christian principles, family men, and the profound impact of intergenerational households. He shares how entrepreneurship can be a path to not just personal success but also a legacy that spans generations. C.R. discusses the unique productivity of married men with children and the biblical and theological foundations of intergenerational households. He also touches on the concept of waging peace and its significance in a world driven by prosperity gospel and individualism. Through C.R.’s stories and insights, he emphasizes that it's possible to embrace the opportunities of the present while honoring the wisdom of the past. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and motivated as you listen to this enlightening discussion that blurs the lines between business, spirituality, and family values. Tune in now!

Everyone has the potential to flip vacant lands, no matter the economy. You can begin today, even with your current career! Today, Jaren Barnes, the man behind the Land Maverick Society, shares his insights on how entrepreneurs can start their own land business. As an anti-hustler and a pro-lifestyle, he also provides value in forging your path towards wealth building on the land business. Jaren’s failure led him forward to his triumph, for he deals with the emotional work blocking his path to success. Be inspired by this episode and start to forge your success in the land business.

Success is hollow until we surrender the hidden battles within, finding true wealth in faith, and influence in humility. Join us for an episode of entrepreneurship, faith, ambition, and surrender as host Michael Stansbury interviews Brett Snodgrass about his upcoming book, The Secret War Within, set to release on September 19. In this candid exploration, Brett opens up about the journey of a highly successful real estate developer, Nolan Banks. On the surface, Banks seems to have it all—wealth, influence, and a picture-perfect life. However, lurking beneath the façade is an inner turmoil, a void that no amount of success can fill. As Brett and Michael delve into the deep, life-changing aspects of his book, they discover how surrendering to God's desires can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and transformed. Tune in now!

Steve Cook is one of the OG's of online real estate flipping. Steve failed at different business ventures before he struck great success in real estate. But in his success, Steve realized his family, faith, and other aspects of his life could easily become unbalanced. Through his long journey, Steve has learned many secrets of developing a very healthy and balanced lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Mike Stansbury talks to Steve about why he developed Lifeonaire and how he helps to change entrepreneurs lifestyles in a wholistic approach. Steve notes many entrepreneurs think once their business problems are solved, everything else will get better too, but this simply is not true in most cases. Steve helps entrepreneurs make the right adjustments to have full lifestyle success in all areas of their lives. Entrepreneurs have a gift that's supposed to give them more freedom and wellness. If you don't learn how to develop that, then Steve says you're abusing your gift instead of using it correctly.

The goal of every business owner is to unlock their venture’s fullest potential and achieve constant growth at all levels. But if you are not quite ready to deal with these things, you might find yourself lagging behind your success, and it would be better if you scale down. Brett Snodgrass chats with Tyler Hazel, CEO of SE Housing, to explore when and how a business should adjust and scale down a little bit. Tyler shares the dangers of letting business growth go out of your control and how to set rules of engagement without messing up your personal boundaries. He also explains how scaling his business down helped a lot with his battle with burnout and opened brand-new opportunities.

When we think of business, rarely does faith get to be a part of the picture. Seeing this significant gap, Justin Janowski built a bridge to help hundreds of coaches build their dream business from the ground up driven by his faith. In this episode, he joins Brett Snodgrass to share the full story of his purpose, which led to the creation of his organization, Faith2Influence. Justin also dives deep into the challenges of coaches today when it comes to sales, particularly on charging for their products and services. He then shares his faith-based method on how to overcome these blocks, making people change the way they view sales and, at the same time, do it in a way that feels good, honest, and successful. For more wisdom rooted in the faith and the art of influence, don’t miss out on this conversation. Let Justin show you that your dream business is possible because nothing is impossible with Him.

Real Estate Investor and Firefighter Mike Neubauer barely escaped death. Strangely enough, Mike's near death experience didn't come from fighting a fire. Mike's tragic experience is quite an anomaly or sorts. Some might credit a curse of the demonic for his near demise which caused the death of another before him. Some could say his near death experience is a chance of dumb luck. Others might say God caused Mike's ghastly experience. Mike himself doesn't fully know how to explain it. But what Mike can confidently attest to is the power of God's divine grace that saved him, when he should have died by all human rational.As a firefighter & paramedic, Mike has attended and treated many people in tragic accidents. Mike knows when someone in that type of circumstance lives and dies. He fully understood in his circumstance, the likelihood of his survival was basically zero. But some amount of faith rose up in Mike, and as Mike put that faith into practice, Mike surprised the health professionals caring for him as he defied the odds. Mike can truly say, "There but for the grace of God go I..." because Mike should have been dead, but God's grace spared him, and has him living a thriving life today.

Do your plans bring opposite results? How do you lead with your plan? In this episode, Dr. Roger Parrott, the author of Opportunity Leadership, talks about his book and how leaders should capture better results instead of creating them. He navigates into developing traits to focus on leadership outlook to untapped opportunities with expediency, adeptness, and energy. He also delves into practicing future-focused evaluation and how it differs from the present focus. Do you want to learn more from the model Dr. Roger Parrott used to create better results? Tune in to this episode now!

Even if you are unsure with what you can do, the key in unleashing your full potential is trusting God and letting Him work through you. In this episode, Brett Snodgrass sits down with business leader and pastor Brian Veeder, who talks about his personal relationship with God. Brian shares how God’s guidance and grace helps him in empowering fellow business leaders. He explains his approach to teaching them how to perform at their best without falling prey to pride or aggression. Brian also emphasizes the need for a strong community to support you, aligned with your goals and the teachings of the Lord.

You may have noticed we didn't post a podcast last week. That's because we needed a break! We're taking July off the podcast to rest and reflect.We have a lot of dreams and plans for the future of Iron Deep. But implementing it all is a lot of work and can be tiresome with everything we're doing. We thought it was important to use July to rest a bit, instead of getting burnt out. It's important that when you get tired you learn to rest, not to quit.In this time of rest, we're taking time to re-evaluate what we're doing and what's really going to be most fruitful for the whole Iron Deep community. It's important to have time to stop and reflect in this fast-paced world and ask our Father what He would have us do? So we're slightly course-correcting in our time of rest and reflection to hopefully bring better and deeper fruit for our community and for all of our viewers.Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." Sometimes it can feel intimidating to stop and get quiet, and reflect inwardly. But that's one of the most important and helpful practices we can implement in our lives.Stay tuned! We'll be back in August with new episodes. And make sure to check out our website IronDeep.com as we'll be updating it in the coming weeks to see all the new plans and events in store.

Young heroes dominate the narrative in books and films, but behind every one of them is another man that is all too often unspoken. That person is the sage. It is Harry Potter’s Dumbledore, Frodo’s Gandalf, and Luke Skywalker’s Yoda. It is the older, wiser male who is at the point in his life where he has nothing to prove anymore. Every man in this world is eventually going to get to that stage. Many would consider the second half of life as past a man’s prime. But to Chris Bruno, it is the pinnacle of the masculine journey. It is when we shape our legacy in the world. In this conversation with Brett Snodgrass, he unpacks everything there is to understand about this misunderstood stage of a man’s life. He teaches us how we can take on our new societal role as bearers of knowledge and wisdom, as holders of space for others, and as contented elders living in the present in this fast-paced world. Tune in and learn how you can navigate this journey when it’s time for you to take it!

We are already in the fight to stop human trafficking, whether we like it or not. You don’t have to be involved in the actual rescuing of victims. Even a simple step like practicing sexual purity and building a virtuous family helps the cause. In this episode of Iron Deep Podcast, Brett Snodgrass brings in two great men who are making a massive impact in curbing this global problem. Clayton Butler and Matt Robertson are from Agape International Missions (AIM), an organization that implements a strategic and holistic approach to fighting and preventing human trafficking. What sets AIM apart is that they’re not stopping at rescues. They take the recovery and restoration process for the victims a step further by giving them an opportunity to gain a meaningful existence after being rescued. Learn more about the impactful things they are doing in this space and how it ties to their strong Christian ethic by joining in!

Every day, we are faced with the fact that life never slows down for anyone. We have daily responsibilities at work and with the people around us. In the midst of the busyness, how do you make time with the Father? Sep Shoemaker enlightens you in this episode. Running his own businesses on top of being a family man, Sep is constantly faced with the struggle of finding time to spend developing a deeper intimacy with the Lord. He shares with us the compromises he’s made and the tools that continue to help him today. Through the highs and the lows, Sep never forgets to give glory to God. Let his story inspire you to hold on to this very important relationship in our lives. Let Him do His will.

When you’re called upon to bring joy to people, it’s sometimes easy to forget that finding joy for yourself is also a deep responsibility to yourself and to God. Schaivon Nevings brings people joy for a living. But one time he found himself in doubt. He found himself questioning if he’s showing up too much. That’s when he called on God, and God told him to walk in his authentic self no matter what room he is in. Schaivon tells that story and the powerful lessons he learned from it as he sits with Brett Snodgrass in this episode of Iron Deep Podcast. Join them and learn what blessings await you when you show up authentically as God created you!

Today, host Brett Snodgrass and guest Michael Stansbury discuss the multifaceted nature of humility and its transformative power in various aspects of life. Together, they discuss the antidote to pride as they paint vivid portraits of individuals who embody humility in their everyday lives. They reflect on the delicate balance between striving for success and maintaining a humble spirit, particularly for business owners and leaders. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of C.S. Lewis, Andrew Murray, St. Augustine, and Mother Teresa, Brett and Michael offer practical guidance for cultivating humility, ensuring continuous reflection and growth. They also emphasize passages from the scriptures, illuminating the divine call for humility. As the ultimate example of humility, they discuss how the life of Jesus in Philippians 2 serves as a source of inspiration. Imitating Christ's humility becomes a transformative journey, leading to spiritual growth and the joy of aligning with God's will. Explore humility with us, and learn how it can guide us towards a life grounded in love, compassion, and understanding. Tune in now!

Within the depths of our dreams lies the transformative power of faith. Embark on a journey of 'Dreaming with The Father,' surrendering our aspirations to God, trusting His plan, and committing our actions to the Lord. In this episode, host Brett Snodgrass sits with Brad Lenardson, COO of Never Settle, to talk about his journey with “Dreaming with The Father”. Brad shares his personal experience of deepening his relationship with God and the pivotal role it played in his pursuit of dreams. In Brad's season of breaking down and rebuilding, he shares how he found hope by dreaming with The Father. This transformed his struggles into chances for growth and transformation. Brett and Brad explore the importance of cultivating a faith-centered partnership and share inspiring stories of individuals who dedicated their lives to Christ. They also emphasize the importance of surrendering our dreams to God and trusting His plan for our lives, reminding listeners of the wisdom found in the scriptures. Tune in and equip yourself to chase your dreams alongside God!

MasterMission.orgEntrepreneur & Business Coach Steve Cavanaugh has taken great joy in helping many people start and scale large businesses. But Steve has taken even greater joy in helping to change people's personal lives. Steve states that many times, business challenges are really rooted in life challenges. Steve has created a unique group coaching called Master Mission. These Master Mission trips have allowed many people to slow down and reflect, as Steve helps each person navigate through the messiness and come to places of healing. He helps people learn how to break down facades, so they can get down to dealing with life challenges. Steve loves coaching and attending to both human and business needs. Through these Master Mission trips, many people's lives have been changed for the better. And Steve has helped equip entrepreneurs to affect future generations internally and externally. Steve shares that in order to go further, you actually need to slow down. 

Entrepreneurs go hard to make their business work but often have a hard time figuring out how to balance the other areas of their life. Many entrepreneurs desire to spend more time with their families. Business owner Alex Pardo shares how being an entrepreneur has affected his family life, and what some good ways are to keep things healthy at work and home. Alex shares some great tips with healthy perspectives of how his family life is affected by his business, but also how he makes it work well and how you can too.  @AlexPardo The Flip Empire ShowAscendYourSuccess.com 0:00 Intro1:30 How I got into real estate3:06 How life got simpler5:53 Balancing freedom with responsibilities7:31 Spiritual Journey - Learning to surrender and release11:44 Investing time in your children18:06 Realizing relationships are more valuable than things20:37 How to vacation with family well26:27 How someone passing reminds us of the brevity of our time27:31 Flip Empire show & Ascend Mastermind Community

As the digital future continues to evolve and flourish, the future is sure to be rich with new technologies. Right now, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and Web3 are making the biggest waves. Scott Perry is here to discuss how and why we should embrace these emerging technologies that are transforming the virtual landscape and real life. He breaks down the four types of cryptocurrency, the immense power of Web3 in connecting people, and the right way to utilize the still-evolving AI tools. Scott also explains the huge opportunity to use Web3 not just in gaming and entertainment but in preaching God's Word as well.

There's a popular African proverb that says, "If you want to go fast - Go Alone. If you want to go far - Go Together." Many times, visionaries want to go fast themselves, but they get frustrated when they don't know how to develop and empower a team to go with them. David Cowling of Sharper Process helps visionaries and businesses empower their work teams by building the right processes. David talks in-depth about the importance of purpose and process to grow your work team into becoming leaders which will help you achieve your vision. There's great danger if you don't have a clear purpose or process in your business. Without process, your team will fail in the long run. David helps visionaries identify gaps in business processes, and he helps business leaders learn how to implement processes in a business. 0:00 Intro2:37 To Achieve Your Vision, You Need a Good Team Which Requires a Process3:45 What happens when you don't have a process4:45 How to cast vision in a business - Authenticity & Purpose6:51 How to keep people engaged and focused to accomplish the vision - Measuring Success9:45 How to empower a work team - The Right Systems in Place11:33 How to build a process - The Definition of Process Is What You Do12:45 Process Maps help you figure out how to fix problems much easier13:48 Mapping - How to empower your team and nurture them to become leaders15:30 Process is What you do, Procedure is How to do it, Policy is When to do it16:30 Systems and Process allow you to have good metrics which help you accomplish goals17:36 Metrics allow you to see in good numbers whether someone does a good job or not without micro-managing18:57 How to Build Good Work Culture While Keeping Accountability - Resources with Training & Accountability with Wins22:34 How to Keep Motivated with Hope as a Visionary - Has to Go Back to Purpose25:47 How Visionaries Can Get Help to Clarify Their Process and Purpose28:58 If you don't build your process now, you'll lose money and create more problems in the future INDY INVESTOR PODCAST IS BACK @IndyInvestor  IRON DEEP: irondeep.comIron Deep is a men's mastermind community for those middle-aged successful business leaders seeking intimacy with God, deeper relationships, and who desire to leave a true legacy. We are a brotherhood that has a foundation rooted in Christ, while helping businessmen discover and live out their most fulfilled lives. Iron Deep is here to serve those entrepreneurs who feel lonely, stuck, dormant, discouraged, and depressed. Many successful business leaders feel misunderstood, anxious and stressed out, loaded down with the weight of the world. We desire to help awaken businessmen back to a vibrant and thriving life. SHARPENING AND INTERCONNECTINGAt Iron Deep, we shepherd a community of male business leaders that desire a deeper intimacy with the Father, genuine connection with other men, and to discover their true calling that will leave an eternal legacy. We sharpen each other to grow in the areas of IDENTITY IN CHRIST, BUSINESS & FINANCES, MARRIAGE & FAMILY, and HEALTH. We all bring our unique God-Given talents & gifts to help each other live our fullest lives. We are on a mission to live out God’s calling on our lives, and to forcefully advance his kingdom in our homes, our organizations, our communities, and to the ends of the earth. We give light to the darkness, spread hope to the hopeless, and stand firm on the rock of God’s promises. We equip like-minded businessmen with resources and a community that they can truly lean on, so they know they have someone in their corner. Our raw & messy community is made up of real men, who aren’t perfect, but strive to grow in the most important areas of life. 

John McLaughlin is a successful Entrepreneur who found a way to use business to help bring reform and change to many convicts lives. As a Christian understanding God's forgiveness and gifting of a second chance for his own life, John wanted to extend the same grace to ex-convicts looking for a second chance. John began to teach business classes to felons and other convicts in prison. In doing so, John realized ex-convicts make some of the best employees and entrepreneurs.The stigma around ex-convicts is that they're bad and will always be bad. John realized there are many ex-convicts who are very sincere, and have had a lot of time to think and reflect on their lives in prison. Many become very spiritual reading the Bible and seeking true heart change and new ways to think.The sad part is, prison systems aren't usually built to reform convicts. And for those who truly want to change, even when released from prison, they have a very difficult time finding gainful employment. Which is one reason why many ex-cons become entrepreneurs. It's the only way they can make an honest living.John realized many ex-convicts just need an opportunity. Many ex-cons just need someone to give them a chance. John took those chances himself and employed ex-convicts, and he saw fantastic results. For business owners who are looking for quality employees, John encourages us to keep an open mind and look at an unusual pool of talent to recruit from.JOHN'S BOOK - Lifeline To A Soul: The Life-Changing Perspective I Gained While Teaching Entrepreneurship to PrisonersJOHN'S WEBSITE https://www.lifelinetoasoul.com/INDY INVESTOR PODCAST https://www.youtube.com/@IndyInvestor 

Steve Richards is a successful Real Estate Investor and has a great coaching program for entrepreneurs called CEO Nation. While Steve has crushed it in growing businesses and accomplishing many goals, he found himself at a loss in his life. Steve realized he was spinning his wheels and not knowing what for. Steve understood the importance of margin in business, but not in his personal life.As Steve began to add more margin in his life, and made space to be still, Steve began to learn the importance and power of stillness. Steve's marriage improved, his health improved, and even his business improved. Steve shares about how everything is interconnected, and when you can add more margin in your life and refocus, you will find more purpose and accomplishment in all areas of your life.0:00 Intro1:20 Gaining your identity back as a man6:50 Religion vs Spirituality8:20 We forget who we are – Inner War10:45 Importance of Stillness13:45 My Real Estate business worked well, but I had no margin17:00 Awakened to stop drinking alcohol18:19 Creating Margin in our lives22:21 Learning how to Focus and converge everything I'm involved in – everything is interconnected24:10 Checking energy levels and health25:57 Growing deeper with my wife, healthier marriage27:56 What's the best version of yourself? Finding IdentitySTEVE'S COACHING: https://theceonation.com/INDY INVESTOR PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@IndyInvestor

Chris Miles grew up broke. On his journey of trying to find ways to generate wealth, he dropped out of college and left being a financial advisor, to become one of the best Passive Income earners around. Chris saw that the systems people follow are broken and don't let them generate real wealth. Even Dave Ramsey limits people from generating wealth, and Chris advises not to follow much of Dave Ramsey's bad advice. Instead, Chris talks about how to be a good steward by growing your money and freeing up your time, so you can make a bigger impact in the world. Hence the name "Money Ripples." Chris wants people to learn how to make more ripple effects with their money for good, and how to generate passive income to have flexibility in their lives. 0:00 Start 2:01 Chris's Back-story4:08 Life as a Financial Advisor - Nobody is really Financially Free6:58 Finding out how to Actually be Financially Free8:24 How Chris started his real estate career & became financially independent13:24 What it means to be an anti-financial advisor – financial advisors ask Chris for advice – how to create PASSIVE INCOME16:38 Chris discusses different types of strategies that are prosperous and work right now for Passive Income20:50 Infinite Banking how it works25:26 Dave Ramsey is good for 101 finances, but he's bad for growing wealth CHRIS'S BUSINESS https://moneyripples.com/ ==== CHRIS'S SOCIALShttps://www.facebook.com/moneyripples/AND https://twitter.com/moneyripplesAND https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJS6bPY8sm53pkjiCSuBKMAAND https://www.tiktok.com/@moneyripples ==== INDY INVESTOR PODCAST IS BACK @IndyInvestor

This is the first episode of The Iron Deep Podcast. Brett Snodgrass interviews Guest (and new co-host) Michael Stansbury. Michael and Brett discuss the struggles and stresses entrepreneurs face. They also discuss how to find victory and stability as a man in and outside of business. And they talk more about Iron Deep and the direction of the entrepreneur brotherhood. Michael Stansbury has been in the real estate industry for over 20 years in Memphis. Michael is still the CEO and Owner of MemFixerUpper since its conception in 2015. Michael started his real estate investment company from the ground up and has found immense success.

Join us for an exciting transition as we celebrate Michael Stansbury's 20-year real estate journey in the Memphis area and his successful venture, MemFixerUpper, established in 2015. Michael, the CEO and owner, has built his real estate investment company from the ground up and achieved immense success. In this special episode, we embark on a new chapter together! We bid farewell to The Brett Snodgrass Podcast and introduce our brand-new show, The Iron Deep Podcast, co-hosted by Michael and me. Our focus will expand to cover a range of topics, including entrepreneurship, business ownership, and purpose-driven living for men who aspire for more than just material possessions. The Iron Deep Podcast will maintain the same upload schedule, every Monday at 7:30 am. As we progress, we plan to bring in additional hosts to offer diverse perspectives, subjects, and connections. Our goal is to emphasize the truly important aspects of life—faith, family, and finances—and showcase how iron sharpens iron. We firmly believe in the power of surrounding ourselves with inspiring individuals, which is why we aim to involve more hosts. Join us on this thrilling new chapter and discover the enriching conversations awaiting you in The Iron Deep Podcast!

Are you an entrepreneur grappling with the pressure of endless responsibilities, multitasking, and the struggle to keep your business on track? Staci Gray, an organizational expert, is here to help. She specializes in streamlining operations for entrepreneurs, optimizing performance, and ensuring business success. In this episode, we delve into crucial entrepreneurial skills, the significance of higher education for business owners, cultivating productive habits, and so much more! Boasting over 20 years of experience, Staci Gray has a proven track record of organizing and scaling real-world businesses, allowing them to flourish. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between groundbreaking ideas and profitable results through relentless progress and efficient execution. Staci envisions a world where innovative leaders break free from the shackles of operational chaos, empowering them to effectively address real-world problems, create a lasting impact on individuals, and rapidly generate profits. Join us for this enlightening episode and explore Staci Gray's top organizational strategies to transform your business, increase efficiency, and achieve entrepreneurial success. Discover how to tackle common challenges faced by business owners, improve time management, and learn about the value of strategic planning in today's fast-paced business landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your business and attain lasting success!   Name: Staci Gray Organization Organize To Scale  E-mail: [email protected] Personal Website: Organizetoscale.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacigray/ Instagram @OrganizetoScale         

Every business owner and entrepreneur wants customer retention and the ability to always have people who are willing to buy their products or partake in their business. Author Brittany Hodak joins us on the podcast today to discuss tips and tricks from her most recent book, Creating Superfans: How To Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates. We go over why it's important to make the customer feel appreciated and unique, ways for real estate entrepreneurs to get investors consistently, and much more.

Are you a young entrepreneur looking for guidance or advice in the world right now? Seeking how to get your foot in the door and wanting to attain that "freedom" that comes with being your own boss? Well, on today's podcast I have IU student Nick O'Patterson join me and the roles are reversed! Nick interviews me as we talk about advice I'd offer to my younger self, how to find a mentor, and why you need to set personal and business goals. This is a great podcast for any young entrepreneur wanting to learn more about the life of being an actual entrepreneur!

Today's real estate market is very different than what it was a year ago, let alone a couple months ago. Today on the podcast we have real estate expert and entrepreneur Eric Brewer talking to us about creative strategies to try in today's real estate market. We go over the Brewer method and his innovations in the wholesaling market and also the importance of having a secondary income when the market is down. 

So often health comes at the end of priorities as an adult business man who has a family and kids and a million different responsibilities. On the podcast today I have old friend J Malone with me who underwent his own personal health transformation where he made exercise and a healthy diet a priority. Listen in from J as we go over tips, tricks, and words of advice that has helped him stay healthy as he gets older.

Being a man in today's culture is all about being a macho man and all the tough things you can do. No one talks about caring for your wife or being a good father when being a man. Adventure enthusiast Bear Woznick joined me on the podcast this week to go over what being a man actually is. We talk about ways to be a man without all the stigma's that society has around it. Lastly, we discuss how being alone is the most dangerous thing a man can do.

Leadership is one of the most important things we can have as business owners but is never really spelled out what it is or how exactly it benefits us. Tony Moore and Dakota Bailey are two young entreprenurial real estate investors out of Fort Wayne, Indiana who are great leaders and even better men. Learn from these two on how leadership can change your entire business and help you make more money than you thought was possible.

Our health and how we feel is a very simple recipe to follow. Exercise daily, eat natural food, and practice habits that stimulate your mind and body. Doing all these isn't exactly easy though. Dr. Michael Pierce joined me on the podcast this week to discuss our health, how to establish healthy habits, and why so many of us have health problems to begin with. 

Entrepeneurship is very seldom something that you learn on your own. Becoming an entrepreneur and learning how to be one is a skill you most likely learned from a parent, grandparent, or authority figure in your life. Patrick Grayson is a 3rd generation real estate investor and he shares with us how his father and grandfather taught him the skills necessary to be successful as an entrepreneur. We learn how to balance work and family, how to teach your kids about entrepreneurship, and listen to some pretty good stories as well.

A lot of people use the saying "God's Plan". The phrase was so popular that rapper Drake even made a song titled that. How many people actually mean that they are trusting in God's plan though? In today's podcast episode, I talk with filmmaker/director Jason North who is part of the team at Iron Deep about how God's plan is always better than ours. Jason tells his story of how he got to where he is and how God's hand was in every step of the way. Listen in as we talk about startups, entrepreneurship, and trusting God in the midst of struggle and grief. 

Have you ever felt like these personality tests just know you so well and understand why you do the things you do? Have you tried to explain an action you did by some random letter and number combination that a personality test told you that you were? Well Jarrod Hanning, founder of the MindScan, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about how individuals and business leaders can increase their productivity, effectiveness, and so much more by taking this test. We learn how the Mindscan works, why personality tests can be traps, and how your thought process is limiting your potential.

Joining me on the podcast this week is good friend and self taught real estate investor Sep Shoemaker. On this podcast we cover Sep's story, how he got into real estate, and most importantly Sep's relationship with God. Sep is a faithful servant who makes sure to put quality time with God at the start of his day every single day. We go over why spending quiet time with God is so important, how to stay consistent in your faith, and what it means to be a Christian business owner. 

Are you making marginal returns on your real estate investments and tired of having to work so hard for them every single time? Land development expert Cody Bjugan joins me on the podcast this week, where we discuss how to make 6-7 figures on every deal you do in real estate through the buying and selling of land. Cody and I cover his strategies, why money isn't the end goal in his business, and how wholesaling and land development are different. For anyone wanting to take that next step in real estate investing and has the capital to do it, I highly encourage watching this podcast and learning how to beat the recession.

Faith, Fatherhood, and Work. Some of the most important things and areas of a man's life. Publisher of the Kinsmen Journal, Peter Ostapko, joins us on the podcast this week to go over the values and purpose behind his modern artifact that isn't a book but also isn't a magazine. This journal is laden with amazing stories and images for men to relate to and have conversation about. Join us as we explore how to become a better father, worker, and man in this amazing podcast.

Today the words anxiety, stress, and worry are thrown around like completely normal ways of life. Brad Chandler is here to tell you that by loving yourself and eliminating the things that cause stress and exiety in your life, you can find happiness. We go over whether money leads to happiness and how money can alter the definition of happiness for you. We also dive into questions that everyone should be asking themselves about where they find their happiness. Join in to hear Brad's story and learn from his before it's too late to change yours. 

Life is not all about money, experiences, or the things we own. These "things" are nice to have but what do you ultimately want to accomplish through working? Recent author Nathan Brooks joins us on the podcast again where we go over his new book "The No Quitters Guide to Crushing Real Estate Investing and Building an Extraordinary Life". We go over why Nathan does what he does, putting your mind to anything, and setting big goals! Listen in as we go over the important things in life and what that means from a real estate investing standpoint. 

The decision and process of whether or not to start a business and how to do it are some of the most pressing questions that entrepreneurs face. Everyone wants financial freedom and one of the easiest ways to achieve that is by starting your own business. Join Paul Wakim and I as we discuss his personal journey of starting his own business and his current project, Town Square.