The Iron Deep Podcast

Today's culture and the Bible disagree on a lot of things. Today, we dive in to what culture says a man is vs. what the Bible does. Steven Myers and I discuss healthy habits that men should put in their everyday lives and also talk about lies that the world tries to tell men nowadays. 

Men face all kinds of issues. Relationships, Marriage, Health, Work, etc. Vince Miller and I discuss the 5 issues that men are facing right now in today's world. We go over the choices that lead up to these issues and what men can do to prevent falling into bad habits or the temptations of the world. Tune in if you want to learn how to better yourself as a man and work towards being a better man. 

Every business owner wants to grow their revenue and make an impact on the people or community around them. Darrell Amy and I talk all things business, revenue, and kingdom impact. We talk about why every business needs to have an engine and how God and business work together. Lastly, we go over how God impacts all our business and the profit and revenue that come from it.

The idea of self improvement and bettering yourself have been around since we were created. Just recently though, books, podcasts, and seminars started to become popular around the notion of "Self Help". Tommy Newberry and I discuss in today's podcast the dangers of the culture around self help and how you can effectively navigate good and bad practices when it comes to improving yourself. 

Where you work is critical to your health and overall well-being. Do you choose work because of the culture? The money? The work itself? Mika Self and I talk about his company American Homebuyer of Houston today and how Mika chooses to engage his team and what makes a good work environment. If you're seeking how to improve work culture or get your team more involved, this is a podcast for you. 

When we're young and have money it's easy to spend all our money on things that might not help us out in the future. Sunny Burns of FamVestor.com and I chat this week about how saving now and making hard decisions when you're young can benefit you extremely when you're older. We go over addictions, homeschooling, and living frugally in a world that tries to draw us away from the importance of family.

Mental health in the military and out of the military is something that hasn't been talked about much in the past and needs to be talked about more. So many current and former military members struggle with their mental wellness and are being told to "tough it out". On this podcast episode I talk with former military member Shelly Rood and what mental health, military life, and life outside of the military is like. 

What does it look like to have a futurist view of society and what the world looks like? Well, on today's podcast, we have SJ Barakony, who proclaims to be a futurist who cares about the potential of what will happen in our world. We navigate into the future of the school system and education in America and what needs to change. Listen in as we discuss the future of America and how we can help save it.

What do you want to have said you've done at the end of your life? What are your goals? Aspirations? Accomplishments? This is the question Matt Gottesman and I discussed today. We discussed what we ultimately want to do with our lives. We talk about health, the importance of sleep, and other priorities we need to have to do the things we want to do.

Running a successful business is about constantly adapting and improving in all facets. Revenue growth, operations, leading, and attracting new customers are all ways that are always needing changed and improved on by business leaders. Business expert Frank Lunn joins us on the podcast today as we go over a couple keys to making your business better in every area. 

As a Christian in the workplace, it's hard to know what to do or what not to do. The world we live in today demands certain things, as Christians, we don't agree with. Award-winning author Miranda Carls recently released her book, The Word At Work, which dives into ten biblical principles for Christians in the workplace. Tune in to this podcast to find out what they are and hear more from Miranda on what inspired her to write it.

When we think about discipleship or about teaching others about Jesus, we often think of going to a 3rd world country or somewhere far away. Josh Howard and I are here to tell you how to get involved in discipleship in your own community that also affects the nations. Listen as we talk about the current state of the church, global missions, and how people can be involved even if they're not a missionary.

Many bosses nowadays take a bossy and "Im better than you" approach to leading their company or business. Author Mike Sipple Jr. and I discuss what it looks like to lead and be mentors to your employees instead of just their boss. We discuss effective ways to unlock your potential and talk about previous mentors we had in our lives and how they impacted us.

Everyone always wants to know how to improve their productivity and efficiency when it comes to working or just living life. Alan Stein Jr. and I discuss ways to avoid burnout, beat stagnation, and manage your stress that will ultimately lead to you becoming a more productive version of yourself. Follow what Alan says and I am 100% positive that you will find yourself reaching your peak performance!

Before you know it your kid will be all grown up and off to college. Shortly after they might get married, start a life somewhere else, and before you could even blink, they're out of your house and starting their own family somewhere. This is why it is so important to be involved in our kid's lives from a young age! Chris Kern, regional director for YoungLife, joins me on the podcast this week as we cover all things children and parent related when it comes to raising our kids well.

Have you ever felt like no one gets you as an entrepreneur? No one understands or knows the struggles you deal with on a day-to-day basis? I created Iron Deep to help these entrepreneurs and businessmen who feel like they have no one. Whose lives are filled with busyness, stress, and angst. Go check out IronDeep.com and learn how to become a part of this amazing community.

Have you ever left work feeling down and defeated? Like your boss couldn't just give you a break? Most of the time bosses don't think about what's going on in your home life, your personal life, or really any type of life outside of work. Johnny Sirpilla and I dive into how we can encourage others better in the workplace and what that looks like! Join us as we dive into how to serve others and what our happiness truly depends on. 

Do you feel like your marriage is going downhill? You and your spouse aren't connecting the same, you've lost the passion and fun that marriage used to be? Greg Gorman, founder of Married For A Purpose, joins me on the podcast today and we go over why this is. We dive deep into what makes marriage successful and why you should be married with a purpose, not to avoid to the problems. Learn tips on how to date again and how to serve each other better in this amazing episode of the Brett Snodgrass Podcast. 

On average, men report that they have 1-2 really good friends that they can count on at any given time. One to two people doesn't sound like many, especially given how many "friends and followers" we have on social media. Brandon Rickman and I are here to discuss the hidden epidemic of male loneliness in the United States. We talk about how men can find community around them in their neighborhood, church, business, etc. Men need other men to lean on, learn how to find community as a man in today's world!

Marriage is one of life's toughest tasks. It takes constant effort, love, compassion, and work to make it successful. What a lot of people don't know is that with God at the center, all things are possible with him. Scott Landis joins me on the podcast this week to speak about his own marriage and how you can put God in the center!

Life is hard. Life is difficult. Life will throw all its got at you but it's how you respond is what matters. Michael Stansbury is a successful CEO and business owner, but he cares more about you enjoying life then your personal success. Tune in as Michael and I go over how to handle work and family when life throws hardship at you. We talk about how to have fun with your family when getting home from work and how to be the leader of the household.

Real Estate investing has become a popular and effective source of income for many people! What a lot of people don't know is that they could be making a lot more money when investing in real estate if they change their mindset about a couple things. That's where David Richter, author of Profit First for Real Estate Investors, comes into the equation. David and I discuss what real estate investors need to be doing with their money and how best to manage it. If you are currently a real estate investor, this is a must listen!

We all make mistakes. It's within our human nature to sin. Cory Carlson and I dive into today's podcast talking about how to lead well at work and in your family with a God-first mindset. We cover how to live a life without regret and practical steps to do that. If you've ever messed up big time, wondered how to become a better leader, or have wanted to know how to not live in regret; then this podcast is for you! As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win at home and work. Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders especially were often not living life to the fullest. When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So he left his corporate career to help other leaders achieve a healthier work-life balance. Currently, Cory lives in Cincinnati with his awesome wife and three amazing children. Cory is featured in Forbes magazine article '7 Books Everyone On Your Team Should Read,' Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Family Life Podcast of CRU Ministries, and OCEAN training community of entrepreneurs.CORY'S WEBSITE: https://www.corymcarlson.com/CORY'S WEEKLY PODCAST: Win At Home FirstFREE ASSESSMENT: https://cory140001.typeform.com/to/kx9BQFJN‍CORY'S BOOKSRise And Go: (How to Get Back Up with Courage and Move Forward with Confidence)Win At Home First‍CORY'S SOCIALSFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cory.carlson.1023LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsoncory/‍HIGHLIGHTED ARTICLES FROM CORY'S BLOGCalling All Men Who are Feeling Stretched Too Thin and Risking Burnout...4 Things Needed to Overcome the Stigma of CheatingHow Can You See Your Child Differently?Do People You Lead Have a Voice? What About Your Spouse?How Do We Empower Employees?

All we want as bosses or owners is for our employees to enjoy their work and to love coming to work. A lot of that starts with culture and my guest on the show, Josh Block, put it perfectly; "Culture is something you don't notice until it's not there anymore.". Josh and I talk about his company, Block Imaging, and their work culture and how he turned it into a place where people matter the most.

Growing up we are often taught to remember the fruits of the spirit and recite them back to a Sunday school teacher or our parents. Do you know the fruits of the spirit? If not, Chris Evans is here to tell you why it is so important to really grasp and understand the fruits of the spirit. These virtues connect everything we do so it is valuable to know why God chose these virtues in the first place.

There seems to be a stigma with becoming a pastor. You're going to be poor and just have to deal with it since you're doing God's work. Well Jon Sander and Les Hughes of Entrepastors are here to tell you that is not the case! Both being pastors themselves, they found money to be an issue and decided to run their own small businesses to help pay the bills! This is against no commandment or law that God gives us and we think all pastors should adopt some sort of strategy to help themselves if they're not making ends meet. Listen in as to why pastors can be entrepreneurs too!

Customer service is often looked at as a job that isn't that important. When Roger Woolsey is taking care of heart surgeons, professional athletes, and famous musicians, customer service is everything! Roger Woolsey is the founder of Million Air, one of the premier FBO companies in the world today. In this podcast we learn about Roger's story and how he continues to strive to make every experience his customers have the best one yet!

What is IronDeep? We have rebranded and recently created a new company, IronDeep LLC! We are on a mission to empower and create opportunities for middle-aged business leaders to radically encounter God in all aspects of life. On this episode of the podcast, Brett in turn is the interviewee and we learn about IronDeep, who it's for, and what sets it apart from other mastermind groups or small groups!

A lot of people ask themselves how they're supposed to balance their business and their family? Both take up so much time, so much effort, and both are extremely hard to have both be successful without one suffering from the other. Robert and Kay Fukui of Power couple by Design joined me on the podcast this week to share how you and your spouse can successfully run a business while also having a great household! This episode is all about how to balance family and business!

Have you ever thought about what your true values are? About what kind of legacy you're leaving behind for your kids and wife? Clint Wetherill and I discuss these questions and what it really means to have an eternal mindset and not one focused on worldly things. Are you leaving behind money and items for your kids, or are you leaving behind lessons, knowledge, and a love for God?

Every business person, entrepreneur, or CEO is always wondering two things; how they can make more money and how they can get more time. Well Benson Agbortogo, founder of Consistent Profit Tree, is here to tell us how we can maximize our profits in our businesses! We also cover why you need to prioritize your family in life and why working with people who value you is so important!

Every day you can chose whether to make the world a better place or a worst place. Kenn Kelly lets us know how we can chose to impact someones life everyday by following God's plan for us and loving him most. Kenn shares of how work can be a ministry and of his own personal story of getting involved with ending human trafficking. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Have you ever read a children's book explaining Genesis 1&2 and it just seemed dry and not interesting? Best-selling author Jordan Raynor and I have had this trouble and so Jordan decided to write a book for kids that WAS interesting and taught them how God created us to create. Inside each of us is an innate feeling to create and make things that stem from God's own hands in Genesis 1. Listen in as Jordan and I talk about his new book, The Creator In You, coming out on April 19th!

You are who your surround yourself with. If you truly think about, the people you spend the most time with are who you end up being like. So, are you surrounding yourself with successful people? Priceline.com founder and philanthropist Jeff Hoffman joins us on the podcast today as we cover his personal success story, lessons he's learned in life, and how to give back when much has been given to you. This truly is a podcast you don't want to miss!

All men and all people experience problems or road bumps in life. In men, most are typically stressed or struggling in one of these 5 things; work, money, marriage, health, or their family. Pete Walkey is here to help you conquer these stressors and create a healthy relationship in every aspect of life! The great thing is that we can go to God about all these areas of life and he always has the answers!

Have you ever thought to yourself that God could never use you for important or big things in life? Adam Paulson is here to tell you that is not true and that God can use you for anything he wants to! Adam tells you stories of how God has used him in his life and tells of his organization REVEL. Listen in as we get deep and personal on how God can do great things in anyone's life!

When thinking about manhood or what really defines what a man is; what do you usually think of? Money? Success? Women? Best-selling author Richard E. Simmons lll joins us on the podcast today and enlightens us on what the true measure of a man really is! We talk about fear of failure and unnecessary shame that comes with that being a man. We also discuss why father's need to be teaching their sons about masculinity at a young age and how God plays a role in being a man.

Child trafficking is a multi billion dollar industry that many of us do not know about. Matt Robertson is here to help us understand why child trafficking needs to be stopped and what we can do to help. Listen in as we discuss the specifics of child trafficking and what can be done to put an end to this terrible industry that exists in our world. 

Have you ever wondered why a certain sale or pitch go well with a client? Leave a phone call thinking you nailed it and then never hear from them again? Ari Galper and I are here to tell you why trust-based selling is the new way to go when trying to sell your product! New literature, styles, and techniques are needed in today's modern marketplace and we are here to show you why and how to do it!

Over 80% of people want to write a book in life but only 3% ever actually write one! Esteemed publisher Jermemy Brown tells us how easy it is to write a book with a couple questions and steps to follow. We discuss how to put God in front of earthly desires and what it means to really put God in front of everything you do. This is not a podcast you want to miss if you love God and want to write a book!

So often God seems to take a backseat in the process of starting and running a business. Andy Mason and I are here to tell you that God needs to be a part of and involved in every aspect of your business. When God is involved from the very start; you'll be much more prepared for what the world has to throw at you!

We often think that we are capable of handling everything ourselves and that we can solve any problem that arises. This is not the case as we are infinitely smaller than what God can do and can handle! In this podcast, author Paul Moore and I talk about why we need to trust God with everything; our business, our work, our family, etc. Paul tells several stories of God's faithfulness and how we can learn something from them! Lastly, Paul gives an encouraging note for anyone wanting to impact the kingdom in the workplace!

The marketplace and money are nowadays seen as a place full of greed and deceit. Tim Porter and I are here to tell you that a revival is coming and is needed in our marketplace now more than ever! We talk about how God is working amongst entrepreneurs and businesses and personal stories of how we've seen God work firsthand in the marketplace! 

Leadership isn't an easy thing. Author and leadership expert Mark Miller and I discuss how to be a smart and effective leader! We go over Mark's own stories, his books, and all the ways he knows and implements into his own life on how to be a better leader! This is not a podcast you want to miss if you want to learn how to become a better leader!

Entrepreneurs seek out personal freedom in life. The ability to work when you want, for yourself, and not be worried about anyone else. In this podcast with Josh Cantwell, we talk over how he was able to learn lessons from his dad and overcome severe hardship to form a huge real-estate business. Josh has overcome pancreatic cancer and we learn of how this time in his life has shaped him into who he is today!

We all want to be the best possible versions of ourselves! Former NBA performance coach Alan Stein and I discuss effective habits and strategies for you to perform your best and how to develop those habits! We go over the importance of listening well and why discipline is really the key to success!

Most of us in life are trying to live life to the fullest and not miss a single opportunity that gets presented to us. Award-winning author and scientist, Perry Marshall, joins us on the podcast to teach us how he made the most of the opportunities that were given to him and how we can mimic what he did. We talk about the 80/20 Principle, the Evolution 2.0 Challenge, and much more that Perry Marshall has done in his life!

Have you ever had the feeling that you want to do more? That there's more out there to life? Joining me on the podcast today is Nathan Brooks, who is here to tell you that incredible life is achievable! We go over all of Nathan's adventures, experiences, and wisdom involving how to make the most of your life!

God calls us in Luke 16:10 to be faithful with little, and in return we'll be faithful with much. On this episode of the Brett Snodgrass Podcast, Chris Craddock and I talk about the ups and downs of owning and managing a successful business and why it's important to be faithful from the very start when you have little. We discuss how to get creative when facing adversity in your business and also why your employees are counting on you to continue to grow!

Business and faith are two totally different areas of life for a lot of people. What if you could combine both of them and let them impact each other? In this episode, award-winning author Dr. Bruce Hartman tells us how you are able to have Jesus be the centerpiece of your business. We go over attitudes that exist in a workplace that resemble Jesus and what your purpose for working in the first place even is. Enjoy this episode with Dr. Bruce Hartman!