ISI Brotherhood Podcast

The podcast explores the significance of sex in a marriage, addressing the question of what a sexless marriage looks like and why sex is critical for both partners. It emphasizes the importance of open communication and offers strategies for fostering intimacy. The hosts also discuss topics such as recognizing and valuing underappreciated individuals, addressing sexual trauma and unhealthy choices in marriage, and fulfilling each other's marital duties. They touch on the role of faith, accountability, and meeting each other's needs in a marriage.

"Enormous growth doesn't require more effort, but better effort." Curt Stowers, a math and science wiz turned financial planner, joins Wally today to talk about how and why you should 10x your business instead of striving to 2x it. Ever wondered why setting big, audacious goals often seem a herculean task? We unpack the challenges linked to our mindset and explore the power of thinking beyond boundaries to achieve extraordinary results, a lesson we learned from "10X is Easier Than 2X" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. We dig into the art of focusing on needle-moving tasks instead of wading through the weeds, and Curt emphasizes the role of an abundance mindset in scaling the success ladder. Key Takeaways:What it takes to have the 10X mindset 3 problems that often stop us from going 10XQualitative thinking vs. quantitative thinking in your businessIdentifying what you really wantWe round off our engaging conversation with a discussion on shunning scarcity, welcoming abundance, and propelling goals 10X, drawing from the lessons in the book, "10X is Easier than 2X".Connect with Curt Stowers:Curt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtstowers/Curt Stowers and his wife Sonya reside in Naperville, IL.  They are the proud parents of three (Amanda, Alexander, Casey).From 1993 to 2012 Curt was employed with Caterpillar. During that time he worked in inventory management, project management, commercial management, operations management, purchasing and business development. Curt and Sonya have had the chance to live in Peoria, Chicago, Denver and twice overseas, first in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and more recently in Brussels, Belgium.Curt has always been fascinated with finances and around 2010 began exploring the possibility of offering a financial planning services company that would help families achieve their goals. In mid-2011, he took steps to turn the dream into reality.  In 2013 Curt transitioned to working as a financial planner full time.  He is the founder and owner of F5 Financial Planning, a fee-only RIA firm that provides comprehensive financial planning to over 100 families and provides investment management for over $100M in assets.If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

How can small business owners distinguish between providing for their families versus amassing wealth for their own insecurities and ego? Quentin Hafner, therapist and coach who's in the business of changing lives, asks this question for today's episode. What draws the line, and where does love end and pride begin? Big A and Wally attempt to define what wealth means and what kind of wealth men of character should strive for in their businesses. When does enough become enough? They discuss whether or not amassing wealth is wrong and the key to knowing whether what we're doing is right or not. Behind all of the excuses for building wealth, we must take a hard look at ourselves. Why do we do what we do? Key Takeaways:Is amassing wealth wrong? Defining the difference between need and wantGuardrails we should put in place to protect our motivations How do we identify our motivations for working? Connect with Quentin Hafner:Website: quentinhafner.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentin-hafner-93b07034/If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

"As foolish as I was, I did have a measure of success, but I wonder how much differently it could have been with the proper guidance." If you've felt alone in your business, ever wondered why you can't open up to anybody about your personal life, or if you've had marital issues that just won't go away, this episode is for you. Big A tells his journey from mediocre success to living a life of true significance in today's podcast. He opens up about his own faults and how amazed he was to find guys who do life together–they don't just sit around talking about last week's game. We deep dive into the true depth of having a community of guys who KNOW who you are and can tell you straight up when you're making a mistake, and we discuss the value of encompassing the whole man in a mastermind group, not just how to scale your business. The accident with a pedestrian that changed Big A's life foreverWhat the power of vulnerability can accomplish for you and your familyOur unique goal-setting strategy "Come As You Will Be" and why it worksHow community can make you a better man, husband, and fatherIf you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

"Let’s get everybody in their car, let’s give them something to drive that they can be excellent at–way better than we ever could.” Aren't we all concerned sometimes that if we delegate work to others, it won't get done like we would do it and it'll suffer because of it? Today Big A and Wally discuss what happens when a guy tries to grow a business without setting up systems, without desiring to delegate, and without hiring the right people when necessary. We dive into the dangers of trying to do it all yourself, and how it often screws you over in the long wrong because business owners are usually heavily involved in the sales side, but they’re doing a lot of the operations when it's not their gifting. Chaos ensues... unless they were to hire another person to do the work he isn't that good at.Key Takeaways:Where "trying to do it all yourself" will lead you in your businessWhat it looks like to let your team members be awesome at what they doHow to hire the right person for the jobHow do you know when the time is right to hire someone new?If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

The hosts discuss parenting and investing in kids, covering topics such as setting boundaries, financial education, and supporting adult children's choices. They share personal experiences, emphasize the importance of relationships, and highlight the need for trusted advisors and accountability.

“If you’re not doing anything to actively listen to the people that report to you, you are not maximizing your opportunity in your business. AT ALL. Like, you are missing it.”Whether in your friendships, your company, your marriage–everyone communicates. Do you communicate well? That's the real question. It's easy to talk, hard to listen, and even harder to share true things about ourselves as men. Today we dive deep into verbal and nonverbal cues and ways to say what we're really thinking. Big A tells us about how he and his wife have learned to communicate over the years, and he even shares about the times he's made big mistakes. He hopes that through his own story you'll learn a thing or two about active listening not only in your marriage, but your business as well. Key Takeaways:Big A's beef with Wally's poignant questions What one-on-one's with team members should look likeNonverbal cues we miss that can make a huge differenceWhy it's hard to say what we actually feel as menIf you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

“50% of my stress comes from having a partner.” When in business, adding another voice into the mix always comes with its pros and cons. Even when you pick the right business partner, things happen and life is hard. So how do you know which partner you'll want on your side? How do you navigate the difficulties you're having with your partner right now? Wally and Big A discuss both their positive stories and also down-right terrible experiences with ex-business partners on this episode today. Between receiving an unforeseen, generous income and saying no to 2.7 million dollars so as not to screw over a terrible partner, these men get real about the difficulties and blessings of being in business with someone else. This episode isn't just about the pitfalls though, it’s about practical strategies for success when you decide to bring on a partner. Key Takeaways:How to choose a business partner that you won't regretThe ramifications of splitting the business 50/50 Mitigating the "what-ifs" and the importance of an operating agreementHow to pay your partner in a business agreementIf you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

“We need to decide what’s first, and make sure that gets done.” The word "priorities" is misconstrued in our day and age. Big A and Wally discuss what priority pillars are and how to utilize them in your life. If we were to block time out, it would probably show us that we all value work "more" than your wife or kids. But does value always equal time spent? Stress often comes from 4 different zones of our life, and prioritizing correctly goes hand in hand to having a more balanced, peaceful existence.  Relationships are the lifeblood of our existence but they can also be a significant source of stress. We open up about our own journey of building healthy relationships, managing conflicts and the stress they can generate. We also highlight the immense benefits of joining a peer advisory group and share insights on managing the challenges of partnerships. Key Takeaways:Zones of stress and what to do about themWhy the word "priorities" should not exist in your lifeDealing with finances the right way for your family and your businessIs your marriage a priority? How does it show in your life?Stress management and personal growth, we believe, walk hand in hand. As we share our own struggles with stress and offer tips for reduction, we hope you'll find the inspiration to take accountability for your relationships and your life. We're in this together on a journey towards a successful and significant life. If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/

“As business owners we’re going to find ourselves in 'the crunch' sometimes, and that’s okay, let’s just not be there too long.” Balancing family and a flexible job, new ideas of how to run your business flying at you from all directions, feeling stressed the minute you wake up–these major obstacles lead to shipwrecks in business all the time. Big A and Wally throw you a lifeline today as they open up about their own battles with the tumultuous sea of business. They've seen the highs, weathered the lows, and miraculously, found hidden opportunities amidst all the chaos. Have you ever felt like your business partner (or maybe it's you!) always has a new idea about once every team meeting? Kevin dives deep into the "how-to" of working with a visionary and the chaos it can create when it's not kept in check.Key Takeaways:How to work with a visionary that has new ideas all the timeThe great balancing act business owners face: flexibility in their jobLearn ways to time block, delegate and reduce chaosZone of competence vs. zone of geniusThere are no shortcuts to success, but with a bit of guidance, you can navigate the chaos and emerge triumphantly. If you want to hear more speakers like this every month and be with the guys on the call, join the Iron Sharpens Iron Community today: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/isi-communityConnect with Big A:View From The Top Website: https://isibrotherhood.comThe ISI Newsletter: https://www.isibrotherhood.com/newsletterBig A’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop/