ISI Brotherhood Podcast

“I have to actually spend time getting to know the person–the wounds as well as the superpowers… so that I can become more connected. Because ultimately, that’s what I want… what we really want is connection.” Big A and Wally interview Anthony Witt, licensed counselor and business owner, about how to design the elusive work-life balance in your own life. Entrepreneurs live hard lifestyles, and Witt dives deep into what it takes to have a healthy marriage and healthy children while running a business. Ranging from the most inevitable stressors in relationships to what it looks like to take risks in your business with a hesitant spouse, this episode hits a wide scope of issues that business owners face daily. What does it look like to make it work? Key Takeaways:The large scope of issues that may be hindering your marriage as an entrepreneurWhere is our safe space and how can we recognize it?How to live the life we want to live using our innate creativityAbout Anthony Witt:Anthony Witt is a professional licensed counselor and a business owner with a deep understanding of how entrepreneurship impacts personal health and those around them. Having bought, sold, and started multiple businesses, he has gained valuableexperience at the intersection of personal health and business. His belief that "a healthy business owner creates a healthy business" underscores his approach to helping entrepreneurs thrive.Connect with Anthony Witt: witthouse.com or anthonywitt.comIf 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/

“When I’m not seeing the progress that I’d like to see... instead of passively waiting for something to happen, go out and be the change.” In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Andy Garrett, a clinical psychologist who preaches Radical Resilience to men across the country. We deep dive into how resilience is the key to getting the results we want to see in life. How do we make it happen? Garrett argues that because 70% of men have not fostered real friendships, most men are lacking in real resilience. Big A and Wally give Dr. Garrett the go-around with questions from how to be a more resilient man to what to do about post-Covid work related issues and how to be resilient enough to stand against whatever comes. Key Takeaways:What identifying your feelings has to do with becoming resilientWhat do we do when our close friends are going through hard seasons of life?How Covid killed people's motivation to work and what to do about itIf you want good results, you have to be willing to become a resilient businessIf 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/Connect with Andy Garrett: ag-thrive.com

 "If we can make our young people successful, then we’re successful." Let's tackle burnout as a business owner, having the best employee relationships, and building an amazing leadership system with Mark Nichols, Chick-Fil-A Franchisee. This episode is chock-full of amazing wisdom on employee systems from the best in the business.Join Big A and Wally as they interview Nichols about his transition from working the day-to-day operations when he realized he was getting sucked into this never-ending cycle. He goes deep into what it looks like to be a leader and drive the future of the business forward, giving hot tips on how to expect much of your team while balancing real friendships with them. Key Takeaways:When is it time to stop working IN the business and instead work ON the business? How to have the best working and personal relationships with your employees and those under you in positions of leadership. Why trust is ESSENTIAL to have a leadership system that works both for you and for your workers. How do we maintain a level of accountability with those employees that you build friendships with? 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/More about Mark:"My wife, Jennifer and I have been married for 37 years and have three boys, Brad (Holly), Wes (Karla) and Trey as well as 4 wonderful grandchildren. I am a born-again Jesus-follower who enjoys my spending time with grandkids, fishing, the mountains, friends and playing tournament poker. I am a Franchise Owner with Chick-fil-A, operating two free-standing locations as well as owning commercial and residential rental real estate. I started working at Chick-fil-A as a team member for $3.50 an hour as a teenager."

"I don’t want to go through life not living life to its fullest. I don’t want to kick it in neutral, I want the best… the only way I can do that is if I’m willing to subject myself to the scrutiny of other people that have context to my life.” Why does it matter if we have people in our life that know our story or not? Join Big A and Wally as they get vulnerable about their own friendships and what it's taken to get where they are. Hard stuff happens, who do you have in your life right now that would be able to handle helping you get it together when you're working through something difficult? Relationships matter because humans sustain one another–we need one another to live life successfully. Big A tells the story of the "Gun Thief" and how it almost stopped him from ever trusting anyone again, but then gets into what made him ultimately decide that relationships matter more. Key Takeaways:- What happens when you don't have close relationships in your life- Limiting beliefs that stop us from pursuing necessary friendships- Being distrustful of others will get you nowhere in life- How to build new relationshipsIf 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/

“That growth mindset really allows you to approach challenges with a greater sense of enthusiasm and motivation.” Big A and Wally explore the concept of growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. Can a growth mindset be developed? They delve into the factors that contribute to our beliefs about our abilities and traits.They discuss the benefits of having a growth mindset while contrasting this with what limits inevitably come from a a fixed mindset, including a reluctance to embrace new challenges and a focus on the destination rather than the journey. Key Takeaways:- Practical ways to develop a growth mindset - How to catch yourself in a fixed mindset- Is a fixed mindset linked to being happier? - Does our upbringing and personality play a role in our mindset? - Why men today face unique challenges in developing a growth mindset 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/

"My dad and I used to joke that the one thing we wanted to do the moment we entered church was to leave… and that’s where some of you are at right now." Join Big A and Wally as they interview Pastor Robby Gallaty, who went from a $200 a day drug addiction to being the pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Many of us will not rise to the challenge of being a real man because when it comes down to it, it's hard. Through the telling of his own story, Robby addresses the critical life changes all men need to make in order to become a man who can truly say he's satisfied.  Key Takeaways:How do we balance being open minded and drawing the line in the sand for our kids in a biblical way?When you have no desire to go to church, what do you do?How Pastor Robby went from 2,000+ clients at 21 to losing everything at 22 and his journey from drug addict to pastorWhat to do when you've reached the top and realize it's an empty, lonely placeIf 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 leaders it’s so easy to try to want to smooth everything over, make everybody happy. But there is a point in leadership where conflict is required. You can’t grow without it.” Join Big A and Wally as they discuss the source of where conflict comes from and how to avoid it when possible. None of us like it, few of us handle it well, but oftentimes it's inevitable in your business and in your home. So what does it take to avoid it when possible, resolve it peacefully, and use it well when we can?Key Takeaways:How to avoid conflict when you can–and what it has to do with selfishness.How to have a conversation with a team member that is causing conflict and checking your own motivation for what you say. Where you WANT to have conflict in your business and how to use it well to motivate your team.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/

“I didn’t care what it took, if he was going to go to court [with] me over $3,000 (or really $1,500), if I had to pay $20,000 for a lawyer to help me resolve this thing and not pay him a dime, I was gonna do it.” Wally and Big A hike down memory lane to tell tales of their bitter mistakes and what it ended up costing them–whether thousands of dollars or their own sanity...or both. The business of being bitter will lead you down a path you will sorely regret, and in today's episode you'll get an earful about how bitterness can keep you prisoner for life if you don't do anything about it... it certainly drove Big A down the horrific, crazy path toward hating another human being. Key Takeaways:How Big A found himself between a gun and the man that screwed him out of $40,000 The email from an old business partner that ended in Wally paying legal fees costing him way more than if he had just listened to counsel and let it goWhy men become bitter and what it costs your marriage, family, and friends10 practices that will SET YOU FREE from the business of being bitterIf 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/

"I remember feeling like... if I can give myself some kind of reward, this will remove me from the pain that I feel." What is addiction and how do we spot it before we've destroyed everything we live for? Work, porn, sex, alcohol... anything can become an addiction if you let it. In today's episode, join Big A and Wally as they interview Certified Professional Recovery Coach, David Hampton, on his journey of deep anxiety that lead to 5 years of alcoholism and ultimately almost cost him his whole family. Key Takeaways:David Hampton's decline into alcoholism and what lead his wife to say, "Just don't divorce me, I need your insurance." What are the levels on the spectrum of addiction? When use becomes abuseWhat leads to a victim mindset and why that is a dangerous road to takePrompting questions to ask yourself to discover if you have an addictionConnect with David Hampton:David's Website: https://www.davidhamptoncprc.com/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/

"When you are assertive, there's gonna be conflict. And you can't have influence where there is no conflict." Join Big A and Wally as they discuss the harsh reality of low self esteem in their own lives and how it bleeds into our business pursuits and family life. Hold onto your hats as Wally tells a story of how he lost the potential to have millions in his bank account (ouch) and listen in as Big A gets vulnerable and confesses how low self esteem has affected his life and what he did to change his behavior and attitude. You cannot keep low self esteem from becoming cancerous–bleeding into everything you do–so get ready to take the scalpel and dig deep in this one!3 Key Takeaways:How to rid yourself of negative thinking and why it matters. Indicators of whether or not you have low self esteem (side note: it might not be as obvious as you think)Actionable steps for you to increase your self esteem and build the confidence it takes to sell your products and servicesIf 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/