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Shawn Ryan Show#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in VietnamJohn Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) in Da Nang. Meyer’s missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combat—including surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and au...2025-04-214h 07
Leadmore PodcastOptimize Your Fitness Routine with these Tech StackIn this special mailbag episode of the Leadmore podcast, I dive into your burning questions about staying balanced and effective.
From my top fitness apps to the daily routines that keep me on track, I share the secrets that make consistency king!
I’ve got you covered with insights that will have you rethinking your life strategy. 📚💪
Timestamps:
(02:45) - Five Daily Non-Negotiables for Success
(08:30) - Balancing Weekend and Weekday Routines
(13:50) - The Tech Stack Behind Fitness Success
(20:15) - Adding Levels and Smart Scales to the Mix
(25:00) - How to Choose the Righ...2025-01-1615 min
Leadmore PodcastDavid O'Hara on How to Lead with Authenticity and ImpactI sit down with David O'Hara on the Leadmore podcast.
We unpacked how community and a solid inner life can help leaders and tinkerers alike connect instead of isolate. Imagine transforming potential isolation into a vibrant, supported network!
We discussed motivations behind the drive to make money — spoiler: it’s often linked to happiness found in relationships and community.💡
If you’re serious about sustainable success and truly making a difference, this episode is a must-listen.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Welcome to a New Year of Leadership
(03:45) - The Gift of Sabbatica...2025-01-021h 28
Leadmore PodcastGoodbye Boring Meetings: The 5 Key Elements of Effective Meetings with John T. MeyerWant to run meetings like a pro? 🏆Meetings are a necessary part of any organization—whether you’re leading a team, a nonprofit, or even a church group. Yet, we all know the dread of unproductive and too-long meetings.In this solo episode of the Leadmore podcast, I’ll break down the 5 Elements of a Good Meeting—from agenda setting to implementing a feedback loop.Tune in to find out how you can make your meetings shorter, more effective, and even enjoyable!#leadmorepodcast #teammanagement #busi...2024-11-0815 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG051: RT Idaho's John Trantanella on 2nd SOG Combat HALO Jump Into Laos.RT Idaho member John Trantanella on 2nd SOG Combat HALO jump into LaosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-11-081h 45
Street Pricing with Marcos RiveraGoing Solo to Scale by Raising my Pricing 20X | John T. Meyer (Leadmore)Want to future-proof your creative business against the ever-evolving landscape of technology and globalization? John T. Meyer dives into the future of creative entrepreneurship and offers actionable advice on niche specialization and leveraging AI. Marcos engages in a compelling conversation with John, founder of Leadmore, on the nuances of creative entrepreneurship. This episode dives into Meyer's transformative journey from running a successful design agency to coaching creative entrepreneurs. Meyer emphasizes the importance of value-based pricing over effort-based pricing, illustrating how understanding the true worth of creative work can lead to higher revenue and greater client satisfaction. He pr...2024-10-0834 min
Leadmore PodcastI ran across South Dakota for my mental health - Episode 122Not all heroes wear capes—some run 437 miles for mental health awareness!Join me, John T. Meyer, host of the Leadmore podcast, as I share my journey across South Dakota in the 437 Project to support mental health and suicide prevention.Right before I start this journey running across the state, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings on the call, as well as the importance of mental health and its connection to our physical health.Helpline Center Website ➡️ https://www.helplinecenter.org/43...2024-09-1909 min
Leadmore PodcastDitch the Hard Sell: Changing the Game through Serve Calls with John Meese - Episode 121Ever feel like your sales calls are hitting a wall? It’s time to up your strategy and start adding value to your leads. 🌟John Meese shares his game-changing “Serve to Sell” framework—7 steps to transform your traditional sales call into a rewarding serve call! From understanding client needs to building lasting relationships, this method is a must-know for anyone aiming to upsell high-ticket services.Don’t miss out! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more insightful content.#businessstrategy...2024-09-1244 min
Leadmore PodcastHow to Avoid The Solopreneur Trap a Solo Episode with John T. Meyer - Episode 117I'm committed to helping creative solopreneurs break through the ceiling and build great companies instead of busy jobs.In this episode, I share three critical exercises to help solopreneurs rethink and rebuild their businesses. If you’re a designer, photographer, coach, or creative consultant, this episode is for you. Three tactics you need to know:1. Figure out your Buy Back Rate2. Utilize the Three-Legged Stool for steady growth3. Track your progress with the Solopreneur ScorecardWatch the...2024-07-2523 min
Serienweise - Streaming-Serien bei Netflix, Disney+ und Co."Ripley" und "John Sugar"Film noir, Hardboiled oder Schwarze Serie: Das beliebte Hollywood-Genre der 1930er bis 1950er hat viele Namen, aber gerade im modernen Serienbereich nur wenige Beiträge. Das ändert sich in dieser Woche, denn sowohl die Netflix-Serie "Ripley" (4:03) mit Andrew Scott als Patricia Highsmiths berüchtigter Hochstapler, als auch Apples "John Sugar" (44:54) mit Colin Farrell als Privatermittler im modernen Los Angeles zollen dem Film noir Tribut - allerdings auf ganz unterschiedliche Art. Während "John Sugar" Szenen aus alten Filmklassikern in die Serie einbindet, imitiert "Ripley" den Stil der großen Klassiker mit schwarz-weiß-Bildern und einer sehr statischen Kamera. Die unters...2024-04-051h 06
Leadmore PodcastTurning Your Thoughts Into Reality: Advice from a Mental Performance Coach - Episode 108Athletes train their body and practice their strategy, but they also need to train their mind and practice their thoughts. That is what Kristofer Kracht, Mental Performance Coach at South Dakota State University, does for the student athletes at SDSU.
Kristofer joins the podcast to talk about how our thoughts drive performance and how we can shape our thoughts to inform our emotions and improve our physical performance. This applies not just to sports, but to business and your personal life. Kristopher shares how he convinced an old-school coach, and previous Leadmore Podcast guests, John Stiegelmeier, to take a...2024-03-2144 min
Leadmore PodcastDecoding AI: Expert Insights with Scott Meyer - Episode 107In today’s episode of the Leadmore Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my brother, or “brofounder” Scott Meyer, the founder and CEO of Chipp.ai to talk about the buzziest topic in business and leadership — AI.
Scott does a great job of taking complicated things and making them a little bit easier to understand. We will dive into the framework he calls the AI sandwich to learn how to approach AI, we discuss getting better at giving the computer prompts, and when to use an AI tool depending on the task.
All of this and more on the latest epi...2024-03-0833 min
Leadmore PodcastDecoding AI: Expert Insights with Scott Meyer - Episode 107In today’s episode of the Leadmore Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my brother, or “brofounder” Scott Meyer, the founder and CEO of Chipp.ai to talk about the buzziest topic in business and leadership — AI.Scott does a great job of taking complicated things and making them a little bit easier to understand. We will dive into the framework he calls the AI sandwich to learn how to approach AI, we discuss getting better at giving the computer prompts, and when to use an AI tool depending on the ...2024-03-0733 min
Leadmore PodcastThe five tasks I do every day to become a completely different person - Episode 103We all want to become the best versions of ourselves! In this episode of the Leadmore Podcast, John sits down with entrepreneur and content creator, Chris Pieta, to talk productivity and goal-setting. John and Chris share the five daily tasks they do every single day to become the best versions of themselves as well as breakdown the NICE goal framework from author and YouTuber, Ali Abdaal.2024-01-1135 min
Leadmore PodcastSetting Goals and Building Habits for Success with Chris Pieta - Episode 103Welcome to another episode of the Leadmore Podcast! As we kick off 2024, it's the perfect time to focus on setting goals and building habits that will shape our future. In this episode, John sits down with entrepreneur, photographer, and coach Chris Pieta to discuss two powerful frameworks that every leader should know.#leadmorepodcast #goals #habits #productivity #entrepreneurship #leadership #2024Goals2024-01-1135 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessPetrochemicals in 2024: Capacity Overbuild and Codependent Markets with John Richardson of ICIS - Ep 144What factors are driving petrochemical markets today? Join this conversation between Victoria Meyer and industry-expert John Richardson of ICIS as they discuss the trends and influences on the Asian and global petrochemical markets. Including:Excess capacity due to overbuilt olefins and polyolefins assetsGlobal co-dependence on China for petrochemical consumption and demand growthChina's shift to "mature" growth of 1-3% p.a. from "fast growth" 6-8% p.a.How leaders are handling economic and market challengesDownload John's latest analysis on petrochemical markets here. Killer Quote: "2024 and beyond will be a roller coaster ride for the industry, wit...2024-01-0232 min
Leadmore PodcastWelcome Back to Leadmore with John T. Meyer Episode 101Welcome back to the Leadmore Podcast! After an extended hiatus, John is thrilled to announce the podcast is back! The new Leadmore is focused on equipping you with actionable leadership insights. The world needs more leaders, and in each episode John will extract knowledge from amazing guests and deliver it in short, impactful episodes. Exciting news—the Leadmore Podcast is now in video format too! Subscribe on your favorite platforms, to listen and watch. The first new episode will drop this...2023-12-1904 minSerienweise - Streaming-Serien bei Netflix, Disney+ und Co.Der "John Wick"-Ableger "The Continental" und "Sex Education"Sex und Gewalt stehen diese Woche im Fokus des Podcasts. Den Gewalt-Part übernimmt dabei der Amazon-Dreiteiler "The Continental" (4:04), mit dem das "John Wick"-Universum nun auch noch in Serienform verwandelt werden soll. Die im New York der 1970er (vermutlich 1979 wie wir im Podcast erklären) spielende Serie erzählt die Vorgeschichte des damals noch von Mel Gibson geleiteten Killerhotels sowie den in den Filmen von Ian McShane und Lance Reddick gespielten Figuren Winston und Charon. "John Wick"-Kostverächter Rüdiger und "John Wick"-Kenner Holger diskutieren, inwieweit der Stoff als Serie funktioniert und ob die Action mithalten kann. Im an...2023-09-2251 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessBuilding a Team for Success: How Verdant is Approaching Sustainable Growth - Ep. 123Successfully navigating a newly-formed company’s first years comes with challenges and opportunities in business systems, workforce development, and sustainable manufacturing. Listen and learn as Victoria Meyer speaks with John Foley, CEO of Verdant Specialty Solutions about solidifying the business in its first two years, then building a platform for growth.John discusses leading the acquisition and integration of multiple businesses in the chemical sector. With a focus on building a strong team, implementing sustainable practices, and leveraging technology, John has brought Verdant to new heights of success. Having recently acquired a specialty oxide pla...2023-09-0546 min
The ManDate PodcastJohn T. Meyer | Success of Teamwork CultureJohn T. Meyer built more than just a business to work for. John and the other co-founders of Lemonly built a teamwork culture that brought success to table.
John T. Meyer is a seasoned leader who is passionate about inspiring others to be their best selves. With more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles, John has learned on the job by taking risks, making mistakes, and challenging himself and his teams to improve every day.
Currently, John is the Executive Director of Leadership South Dakota, where he is dedicated to developing the next generation...2023-05-1651 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessThe Importance of Operational Excellence With John Yagel - Ep. 82Companies across the chemical industry have some of the same drivers - a focus on value, process safety, product quality, customer excellence, and ultimately profitability. Yet, some companies and industries do it better than others. The difference? Operational excellence.Operational excellence is in a simple form, systematic problem-solving, and improvements. It allows people in business and its leadership to improve in decision-making, profitability, partner services, customer service, marketing, and many other important areas in keeping the business up and running in the market. Listen in as Victoria Meyer talks abou...2023-01-2433 min
Leadmore PodcastLeadmore100 - Six Leadership Themes from 100 Leadmore EpisodesOn this special episode, host John T. Meyer shares the six themes he has drawn over the course of 100 episodes as well as what he loves most about building a podcast. John gets nostalgic by bringing back clips from some of his favorite episodes and is grateful for all of those who have listened to any (or all) of the 100 episodes. John's six leadership themes from 100 episodes are:Belief - Hear why Coach John Stiegelmeier says it's essential to success (Ep 13). Cheerlead - Listen to...2022-09-0949 min
Leadmore PodcastA Look Back at Episode One with Governor Dennis DaugaardA lot can change in two years, look no further than episode one of the Leadmore Podcast with Governor Dennis Daugaard.Consider this a BONUS episode of the Leadmore Podcast before episode 100 officially drops. This is a replay of episode one. John starts by discussing the importance of looking back at your work and recognizing how far you've come. Don't be afraid about how you look, what it sounds like, or what the five-year-plan looks like, it only matters that you start. That's how John star...2022-08-2547 min
Leadmore PodcastThe Transition Episode with John T. MeyerTransition is part of everyone's life. Sometimes a transition is exciting, but oftentimes it can be stressful and confusing. The key is to understand how to navigate it. In this episode of the Leadmore Podcast, host John T. Meyer reflects on his season of transition. You might recall that he sold his company earlier in the year and now he's trying to figure out what's next. John has spent the summer reflecting, reading books and talking to friends, including past Leadmore guests about ch...2022-08-1118 min
Leadmore PodcastEmpowering Women Through Soccer with Gabe NelsonLeadmore Podcast host John T. Meyer often talks about leaders being called or pushed to step into new roles or start new things. In June 2021, Gabe Nelson experienced this with starting the first women’s elite soccer team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.In episode 97, Gabe Nelson tells the story of starting Sioux Falls City FC, what they learned in their first year, and how they plan to move forward with impact on the community.A financial entrepreneur, father, author, and community contributor,...2022-07-1429 min
Leadmore PodcastStepping Up to Leadership with John T. MeyerLeadmore host John T. Meyer has two core ideas with the Leadmore Podcast. First, the world needs more leaders. Second, leadership doesn’t have to look the way it always has. Leadership comes in many forms. In this divisive and politically charged time, we need the right leaders to step up.In episode 96, John shares about the kind of leadership he believes we need during this time. He shares a framework for leadership including tapping into potential, using empathy, finding alignment, and the ...2022-06-3021 min
Leadmore PodcastCreating Returns for Humanity with Tammira PhilippeTammira Philippe is the President and CEO of Bridgeway Capital Management in Houston, Texas, where they are committed as a firm to put 50% of their earnings back into the world. Focused on creating returns for humanity, Tammira is a leader full of energy, dedication, and with a special focus on cultivating and leading a diverse team.In episode 95, Leadmore host John Meyer talks with Tammira about giving back as a leader and an organization, leadership transitions, and personal drive and ambit...2022-06-1648 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG022: John F. Mullins. A Controversial Program.John F. Mullins, ran SOG Recon, Phoenix Program operator in PRU, action branch of successful, controversial program.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-032h 23
Leadmore PodcastShaping South Dakota with Dr. Ben JonesAs State Historian and Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society, Dr. Ben Jones is a keeper of South Dakota history. Previously, he held the position of Secretary of Education and has held the title of Professor to many college students.In episode 94, Leadmore host John Meyer sits down to discuss the importance of studying history in the present day with Dr. Jones. They dive into the stories of four South Dakota leaders who have shaped the state today. Through this episode, Dr. Jo...2022-06-0256 min
Leadmore PodcastDefining Success Differently with Tim SchurrerTim Schurrer knows what it takes to build a winning team. He spent almost a decade of his career launching two brands— StoryBrand and Business Made Simple—as COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. He is the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast, where he offers listeners actionable advice as he interviews some of the top leaders in business. In episode 93, Leadmore Podcast host John Meyer sits down with Tim to talk about defining success differently. In T...2022-05-1944 min
Leadmore PodcastBuilding Community with Ashton HauffBuilding community might be the most important skill of 2022.In episode 92, John sits down with Ashton Hauff, Co-Founder of The Good Kids, a branding studio in Bismarck, North Dakota. In search of community after moving back to Bismarck in 2015 after spending her college years in Minneapolis, she started Makewell. Today, Makewell is a community of 1,000+ makers around the Midwest. Their mission is to equip the makers and dreamers by sparking ideas and igniting action.As an experienced gr...2022-05-1229 min
Leadmore PodcastNavigating Imposter Syndrome with John T. MeyerLeadmore host John T. Meyer recently sold his design agency, Lemonly, and started a new company, No Fun Team. John shares what he’s up to with No Fun Team and the familiar challenges he’s experiencing of building a new company.John shares vulnerably about imposter syndrome and talks through advice that’s helped him navigate through it. He explains how visualizing success, sharing your failures, choosing confidence, celebrating your wins, and playing the long game all help along the way. Tune ...2022-04-2823 min
Leadmore PodcastEmbracing Growth with Brigit BloteBrigit Blote joins John for the second time on the Leadmore Podcast to catch up on her journey as founder and CEO of Fomeno, where their goal is to make thrifting simple. Inspired after studying sustainability in the mountains of Costa Rica, Brigit started Fomeno while balancing life as a college student and Division 1 athlete. She won an international competition in 2020 to earn $100,000 in seed funding from the Hult Prize Foundation.In 2021, Brigit graduated college in only three years to f...2022-04-1437 min
Leadmore PodcastEducating in Web3 with Scott MeyerWhat happens in the world when all the world’s talent is accessible to us?John sits down for the second time on the show with his brother, Scott, who shares his love of exploration of the web3 space and is pioneering an effort to educate in the space through his company, Ed3. He is a part of a DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, where individual contributors have some ownership in decisions of the organization along with their contributions.In episode 89, the Meyer brothers discuss ho...2022-03-3139 min
Leadmore PodcastExploring the Expanse with Molly Noem FultonAll people are creative, and our next guest believes the world calls us to express it. As the first visual artist on the Leadmore Podcast, Molly Noem Fulton helps us explore the expanse of our creativity and understand how creative work tends to the places we live–like South Dakota.Inspired by the vastness of the plains and the goodness of its people, Molly is learning to express her creativity in a new medium. In episode 88, we learn about her venture with Jodi Shaw as Molly and John T. Meye...2022-03-1740 min
Leadmore PodcastSparking Your Inner Stoic with Dave O'HaraCaught on the precipice of doom scrolling, host John T. Meyer calls an emergency podcast with philosophy professor Dave O’Hara to discuss the practice of Stoicism in this week’s episode. Easily one of the most accessible philosophies, Stoicism is a working philosophy we can apply to our daily life, especially when we’re living through the chaotic events and widespread turmoil we see in our feeds today.In episode 87, John and Dave talk about what Stoicism is, what it isn’t, and how we can appl...2022-03-0332 min