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Be The TorchWhy Focusing On Your Third Leg Matters In Business And LifeAre you struggling to balance business, fatherhood, and your own healing post-divorce or as a single dad?You’re trying to be a great father, a successful business owner, and somehow rebuild your life after divorce. But something keeps breaking down.That something… is you.In this episode breaks down:Why the “balance” myth is a lie keeping men stuckThe dangerous role-playing identities that lead to burnoutHow to stop fighting with your ex and start leading your lifeThe hidden cost of victim thinking and ego-driven decisionsIf you feel like you’re pulled...2025-07-2435 minBe The TorchThe Legacy Lie: Why Your Money & Business Won't Set Your Kids FreeMost men believe that the best legacy they can leave behind is financial—wealth, inheritance, or handing over the family business. But here's the truth: that mindset might be hurting your children more than helping them.In this episode, I reveal the three powerful shifts every man must make if he truly wants to leave a legacy of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness:Possibility Over WealthCharacter Over ComfortFreedom Over SecurityYour kids didn’t come here to repeat your path. They came to learn their own lessons, through their own struggle, setbacks, and...2025-06-2632 minBe The TorchDivorced, Distracted, and Drowning in Business? Here's How to Reclaim Your PowerDivorced. Distracted. Drowning in business? If that’s you, and you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine while secretly struggling to keep it all together—this episode is your roadmap back to power.I reveal:- The 3 lies every divorced dad entrepreneur believes- The framework that rebuilt my life after burnout- How to lead from peace, not pressure🔥 Join the FREE 5-Day Master Your Morning Challenge:http://bethetorch.com/challenge Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?2025-06-1328 minBe The TorchStop Betraying Yourself: For Men Who Suck at Setting BoundariesBrother, if you feel constantly drained, overwhelmed, or pulled in a million directions, this episode is a must listen. I drop the hammer on one of the biggest silent killers of self-respect, productivity, and peace: poor boundaries.Whether it's your ex (co-parent), your clients, your employees, or even your kids—if you can’t hold the line, you’re not leading. You’re leaking energy. You’re betraying yourself. And your business, family, and sanity are paying the price.You’ll learn:The brutal truth about why you feel frustrated and burnt outA simple 3...2025-06-0524 minBe The TorchYour Business Is Stuck Because You Are (Men Don't Want to Hear This)The success of your business is a direct reflection of YOU. In this episode, I’m calling out the trap most entrepreneurial single dads fall into: building a business at the cost of their health, relationships, and peace of mind.I break down:Why building a business before building yourself is a dead-endHow your current struggles are mirrors—not roadblocksThe 5 areas of self-mastery that drive true growthHow to stop being chained to your business and start leading your lifeThis isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming the man who can handle more....2025-05-1028 min
The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast196 ⎸ The Comeback Blueprint: What Every Ambitious Man Needs to Hear with Cletus CoffeySend us a textIn this powerful episode of The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast, Serena Shoup chats with Cletus Coffey, former pro athlete, single dad, and founder of Torch Training. Cletus shares his remarkable journey from professional sports to entrepreneurial failures to finding his authentic purpose through personal transformation.In this episode you’ll hear:Cletus's journey from pro athlete to struggling entrepreneur to finding true alignmentPractical frameworks for balancing ambition, family, and personal growthHow to break free from achievement addiction and redefine success beyond the "scoreboard"The importance of ma...2025-04-2341 minBe The Torch#1 Mistake Single Dad Business Owners Will Sadly Make in 2025No really...The #1 Investment in Your Business is You. Most men think if they grind harder and make more money, their business will thrive. The truth? Your business can’t outgrow the man running it.In this episode, I lay down the hard truth: if you’re out of alignment, your business is too. Whether it’s your relationships, your mindset, or your energy—you are the single biggest investment in your company.You’ll learn:Why chasing money first is killing your alignment.How your personal energy sets the to...2025-04-1831 minBe The TorchThe Leadership Lie That’s Bleeding Your Business DryIn this episode, I break down the 3 hidden power leaks that are silently sabotaging your leadership and business. If you’re a business-owning single father who’s tired of burnout, pressure, and underperformance...this one's for you. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?START HERE: Book a Call with Cletus If you are looking for more tips and support to have success in all areas of life, these resources are for you: Discover what one single dad, who owns...2025-04-1128 minBe The TorchWhy Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business BackWhy Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business Back is not for weak men. This is for men who want to feel loved, find happiness, meaning and purpose in their lives. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?START HERE: Book a Call with Cletus If you are looking for more tips and support to have success in all areas of life, these resources are for you: Discover what one single dad, who owns a successful bu...2025-04-0323 minBe The Torch3 Signs Your Morning Routine Is Killing You (Single Dad Edition)Your morning routine might be the silent killer of your energy, focus, and freedom.You’re just too afraid to admit it.You know damn well that tapping your phone, slurping coffee, and shoveling garbage in your mouth is NOT the way a man who’s on a mission starts his day.Yet your body and mind? It’s addicted. Conditioned.You’ve become a prisoner to your weakness before the sun even comes up.This isn’t about motivation. This is about discipline. And in this episo...2025-03-2629 minBe The TorchREAL Men Don’t Get Triggered (Are YOU Ready to Quit?)If you clicked on this episode, respect to you. Most men won’t even approach this conversation because they’re afraid of what they’ll find inside themselves.The truth is, when you get triggered, it’s not about THEM. It’s about YOU.Your partner makes a comment, your kids push your buttons, someone at work challenges you...and boom, you react. Are you tired of that experience? Tired of the impact it's making on those you lead?You know you can do better, but don't know how?A man w...2025-03-1124 minBe The TorchWhy Your Achievements Will Never Make You HappyMen are taught from a young age that success equals happiness. The belief that if they grind harder, make more money, and achieve more, they’ll finally feel fulfilled. But what happens when you check all the boxes—business, money, relationships, status—and still feel empty?In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest lie about success and why your achievements aren’t making you happy. You’ll learn:✅ Why external accomplishments don’t lead to fulfillment✅ The difference between experiencing and achieving✅ How to shift f...2025-03-0523 minBe The Torch#1 Challenge Most Men Will Never Have the Courage to Face...Will You?In this powerful episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, I reveal the key to transforming every area of your life: understanding that everything you experience is a reflection of who you are inside. From your relationships with your partner, co-parent, and kids, to your results in business...Everything stems from your thoughts, beliefs, fears, and insecurities. I walk you through the truth that men rarely acknowledge, yet once recognized, it becomes the single most powerful tool for creating lasting success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Learn how to t...2025-02-2044 minBe The TorchAI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing#80 AI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing is a fresh take on the mad rush to adopt AI. Yep, AI is here to stay and while it's a viable tool, it is not the ultimate solution for your business. Learn the power of having a foundation of Authentic Intelligence to attract customer who will stay with you for the long haul. In this episode, I explore:The difference between AI and Authentic Intelligence in marketing.Why showing up authentically is key to building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships.How embracing your t...2025-02-1434 minBe The TorchTurning 50: Top 5 Powerful Life Lessons For 50 Year Old Single DadsI'm turning 50! It wasn't easy, however I share the top 5 lessons I've learned in my first 50 years of life that all men, single dads, and entrepreneurs can benefit from. Whether you’re looking to take control of your mornings, build meaningful relationships, or create a thriving business, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you level up in every area of life. Thank you for the opportunity to share the powerful lessons I've learned. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?S...2025-01-3140 minBe The TorchTransformation vs. Change: The Truth Behind Goals Setting That All Men Must LearnMen Need Transformation—Not Just ChangeIn this powerful episode of Be The Torch, I expose the biggest mistake ambitious single dads make: focusing on quick-fix changes instead of deep transformation. If you’re ready to move past superficial, short-term wins and finally experience true freedom, fulfillment, and success in your health, relationships, and business, tune in. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?START HERE: Book a Call with Cletus If you are looking for more tips...2025-01-1735 minBe The Torch#1 Thing a Woman Should Give a Man (Not What You Think)In this episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey challenges the popular notion that a woman’s top job is to give her man unconditional loyalty. Instead, he reveals why this demand stems from unhealed trauma and misguided masculine posturing—and how true loyalty, respect, and love can be experienced. If you’re a single dad wondering how to build a healthy, fulfilling relationship without the macho BS, this episode is for you. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life?START HERE: Book a Call with C...2025-01-0324 minBe The Torch3 Types of Single Dads - Which One Are You?In this episode of Be The Torch, I breakdown three common archetypes single dad entrepreneurs fall into—Victim, Fan, and Torchbearer—and how to break free from old outdated broken patterns that are keeping you stuck.I'm a former athlete so I use a powerful sports analogy, to help you learn how to recognize your current state of affairs, shift your mindset, and step into your true authentic role as a leader in your family, business, and life.If you are single dad business owner, hit play now! Looking for more training to unlo...2024-12-2024 minBe The TorchWhy Men Need to Stop "Taking Care of Their Responsibilities."Is it true that men need to stop "taking care of their responsibilities." In this world where there expectation is that men must take care of their responsibilities, we are losing men. They are losing themselves. Men are lost, broken, exhausted, and in the process of producing, performing, and providing are taking less and less responsibility for themselves. It's time for radical transformation. In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, I explore the concept of reframing the common phrase 'take care of your responsibilities' to help men lead more fulfilling lives. I d...2024-12-1318 min