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Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 74: Personal Core ValuesAfter a bit of a hiatus, they're back! William and Sarah recorded this episode following a team meeting where Will walked everyone through an exercise to help them identify their personal core values. In this podcast, the two of them discuss their own core values. Identifying personal core values is a tough, emotional, and exhausting process, but there are significant rewards, which they also talk about. Are you ready to dive in? There's a lot to unpack here!2024-11-1447 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 73: All About AGLG!A Good Life Group turned SEVEN YEARS OLD in September this year! William (who was feeling a little feisty) and Sarah tell the story, recounting the history of AGLG so far and some of what they've learned along the way, and also diving into some of their vision for the future. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!Special shoutouts in this episode to:Monica Kenton https://www.monicakenton.com/Vanessa Rose https://vanessafeils.com/2024-09-261h 02Life Behind the Highlight RealBonus Episode: GloverU!In this traveling podcast (please excuse the road construction noises in the background!), William and Sarah discuss all things GloverU: their history with the company and what it has meant for them, their enthusiasm for it, and the reasons behind some recent decisions they've made about their roles within GloverU. Listen in and you'll also catch some of their vision for what's next and their goals and enthusiasm for the future!2024-09-2241 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 72: Boulders and Feathers: Trusting Your IntuitionSarah and William have a conversation about how they make decisions. They talk about course corrections and paying attention to the things that let you know whether you're on the right path, as well as managing decisions in a relationship, while also touching on things like mentors, forgiveness, and accepting other people's experiences. Do you listen to your body and your intuition, or do you listen to other people's opinions? Does it take a boulder or only a feather to get your attention? Lots to think about in this one! Listen in...2024-09-1939 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp.71: The 1% ConversationIn this helpful episode, Sarah and William talk about having uncomfortable conversations early, when only a 1% correction is needed, rather than avoiding them until you're waaaay off target and the issues are huge. They model conversations, doing a little role play, and touch on the trust pyramid, resentment, forgiveness, and more. Lots of good stuff here for making relationships work better, whether professional or personal.2024-09-1227 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 70: Minnesota talk! (Ope!)Sarah picked a just-for-fun topic this time, and she and William discuss all things MINNESOTA! What's great about the state? What's unique? What do they love about it? Where else could they imagine living if they couldn't live in MN?This one's also a mobile edition, so there's background road noise... but hey, it's MINNESOTA road noise, so it's all part of the experience!2024-09-0523 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 69: Working with Your PartnerIn this (mobile!) episode, William and Sarah give some answers to a question they are frequently asked: What is it like to work with your spouse? They talk about everything from being together nearly 24/7 to having fun date nights (if you can get Will out of the house!) to handling frustrations and conflicts. Oh, and of course seed art at the state fair!2024-08-2932 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 68: Time and Time AgainWhat is time? How do we relate to it? Will and Sarah have a lively discussion about the different ways they perceive time and how it can affect their relationship.2024-08-2230 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 67: Self-SabotageWilliam and Sarah are back and talking about self-sabotage. What is it? Why do we do it? How does it show up in our lives? The discussion includes tips for how to recognize it and questions to ask, as well as addressing neighboring topics of trust, worthiness, confidence, imposter syndrome, judgment, and triggers. Whew! Buckle in and join us for quite a ride!2024-08-1528 min
Deez Lug NutzCARS Tour Throwback 276 Winner Ronnie Bassett Jr.Episode 97 is on the scene and Boo Carlisle is our guest co-host while Jody is beachin it up at the Outer Banks. We are joined by the newest CARS Tour winner Ronnie Bassett Jr. Bassett experienced the lows of failing to qualify at Dominion last month to the high of winning at Hickory on Saturday. Ronnie dives into how his team re-grouped after that race and how it paid dividends. He reveals who told him he won the race after the original winner was disqualified and how much of a big deal having his family there was to him...2024-07-291h 42Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 66: Mindset Medicine CabinetSarah and William discuss what's in their "mindset medicine cabinet"--the things they've learned to prioritize in order to stay in their "zone of genius." Their list includes things like movement, sleep, nutrition, routines, and knowing their stress triggers. (There's more than that--you'll have to listen to get them all!) You'll even get a live demonstration of 'box breathing' from Will. Enjoy!Oura Ring referenced in the episode: https://ouraring.com2024-07-2532 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 65: Mid-Year Goal Check-In!We've passed the halfway mark on 2024, and Sarah and William have a conversation about goals! Are we on track for this year's goals? How do we think about goals? How do we move toward them effectively? There are some great moments about perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, making the next right decision, and seeing failure as a mirror for improvement. It's a good one!2024-07-1133 minLife Behind the Highlight RealBonus Episode: A Good Life Travels, the Lake Tahoe editionSarah and William talk about their recent trip to Lake Tahoe for a luxury real estate conference, with a lot of focus on the amazing food experiences they had.Places referenced:The Ritz https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/overview/Edgewood https://edgewoodtahoe.com/the-villa-suites/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aArViT0xAGjdA_hmuW5WIKzwMZAmVkm4gUyn6nXbUAaOsty2b155IhoCAyoQAvD_BwEBistro at Edgewood https://edgewoodtahoe.com/menu/bistro/Naked Fish https://www.thenakedfish.comTangerine Bistro https://www.tangerinetahoe.com2024-07-0137 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 64: GenerosityWilliam and Sarah tackle the subject of generosity, including how it's a cornerstone of their lives, where the giving impulse comes from, how small acts of generosity have a cumulative impact over time, and what they want for their legacy, including their upcoming foundation, A Good Life Gives. All that, and a Mr. Rogers quote, too!Books referenced in this podcast:The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg & John David Mann (Amazon link)You Are a Badass at Making Money, by Jen Sincero (Amazon link)2024-06-2733 minDeez Lug NutzEric Brennan & Jeff SparksEpisode 92 is on the scene and we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in short track racing and one of the voices of the zMAX CARS Tour, Eric Brennan. Brennan details his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey that led hi m to cut his teeth as an announcer at legendary Wall Stadium in New Jersey. He details his journey down south where it led to a stint with the World Karting Association and his feeling when he got the call to be one of the voices of the CARS Tour alongside Blake McCandless. We also go...2024-06-262h 12Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 63: SuccessWilliam and Sarah discuss the idea of success--what it means to them, how that meaning has changed over time, and the impact that personal development has had on all of this over the last several years. 2024-06-2024 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 62: All About PrideWilliam and Sarah discuss PRIDE from many angles, contrasting it with ego and with humility, and talking about its connection to regret, shame, and a willingness to admit when you're wrong. They discuss negative emotions as guardrails and more.NOTE: this episode was recorded outdoors at a cafe in Washington, D.C., during their recent trip there, so there's more background noise than sometimes. Also, Will's mic was accidentally turned off, but we think you'll still be able to hear him fine, and we'll fix some of these technical issues for next time!2024-05-3030 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 61: Health and Health JourneysWill and Sarah go deep about their health journey over the last three years, sharing their motivations, progress, goals, and top 5 tips for people just getting started.Here's the link to their podcast that they mentioned, featuring Kristin Rowell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-behind-the-highlight-real/id1593027634?i=1000548801957Here's Kristin's website: https://energeticallyefficient.com/2024-05-2349 minDeez Lug NutzLandon Pembelton & Super Late Model Analyst & Podcast host Ty PorterEpisode 87 is on the scene and we welcome Dominion Raceway Late Model Standout Landon Pembelton back to the podcast. Pembelton tasted victory on Sunday in one of the late model events and the current division points leader tells us all about it, scaling back on his CARS Tour effort, rebounding from a disappointing 2023 season, how the gym is helping out with his preparation and where his Martinsville Trophy is.Ty Porter of the Ty Uncut and Uncensored show joins us to guest host several segments. We discuss the upcoming ASA Stars National Tour race at Hickory, analyze...2024-05-222h 16Life Behind the Highlight RealBonus episode: A Good Life Travels, the Washington DC editionIn this quick little episode recorded from their gate at the Dulles International Airport, William and Sarah give an overview of their recent trip to Washington, D.C.Places referenced:Supra https://supradc.com/The Quill https://www.jeffersondc.com/dining/quill/Waldorf Peacock Alley https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcawawa-waldorf-astoria-washington-dc/dining/peacock-alley/Georgetown https://www.georgetowndc.com/The Fountain Inn https://www.fountaininndc.com/Rumi's Kitchen https://www.rumiskitchen.com/2024-05-1717 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 60: HesitationWilliam and Sarah discuss hesitation (vs caution) and the things that hold us back. It's a bit shorter than some, once we cut out the doggy interruptions, but it's a good one!2024-05-1632 minDeez Lug NutzNASCAR Whelen Modified Star Jake JohnsonEpisode 86 is on the scene with the most recent winner on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Jake Johnson. If you are a fan of modified racing, you are familiar with Ole Blue. Owned by Boehler Racing Enterprises, the iconic number 3 has had Ryan Preece, Tony Hirschman, Wayne Anderson among others have taken trips to victory lane. Last Saturday, Johnson added his name to that list at Monadnock Speedway. Jake tells us about his unique post race celebration, how he got started in racing and how he views his own career and expectations going forward.We preview the...2024-05-141h 46Life Behind the Highlight RealEp. 59: Trusting YourselfWill and Sarah go deep on trust, confidence, trusting yourself, verbal processing, healing, decision-making, and more!2024-05-0957 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp. 58: Done Is Better Than Perfect: Relaunching the PodcastAfter a hiatus of more than a year, William and Sarah are back with a conversation about their goals, personal growth, and healing. Join them as they celebrate how good it feels to be back podcasting again!2024-05-0245 min
Live UNREAL with Glover UReal Estate Lead Conversion Strategies with Davonte Moore and William Huffman: Part 2Welcome to another episode of Live UNREAL podcast! In Part 2 of this episode, Glover U Coach, William Huffman interviews a top producing real estate agent from Detroit Michigan, Davonte Moore. Davonte is a very successful realtor on the Glover Agency team, which is the number 1 real estate team in Michigan. Davonte excels in a few aspects of real estate, especially with lead conversion and phone calls. In this episode, William dives into the keys to success that Davonte has implemented into his business.
In Part 1 of this episode, Davonte shared how he has implemented a consistent morning r...2023-11-3029 minLive UNREAL with Glover UReal Estate Lead Conversion Strategies with Davonte Moore and William Huffman: Part 1Welcome to another episode of Live UNREAL podcast! In Part 1 of this episode, Glover U Coach, William Huffman interviews a top producing real estate agent from Detroit Michigan, Davonte Moore. Davonte is a very successful realtor on the Glover Agency team, which is the number 1 real estate team in Michigan. Davonte excels in a few aspects of real estate, especially with lead conversion and phone calls. In this episode, William dives into the keys to success that Davonte has implemented into his business.
Davonte shares how he has implemented a consistent morning routine, which allows him to g...2023-11-2326 minDeez Lug NutzJimmy Mullins & Bobby Measmer JrEpisode 57 is on the scene fresh from our trip to South Boston Speedway where we covered the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour event from South Boston. We gave our analysis of Deac McCaskill's return to victory lane and Nick Loden's first career CARS Tour Pro Late Model win. We discuss the patience Layne Riggs showed McCaskill at the end of the race, the quiet but productive night for points leader Carson Kvapil, the close battle in the Pro Late Model event between Loden, Cole Butcher and Caden Kvapil and exclusive comments from McCaskill, second place Riggs, third place Bobby...2023-10-102h 12Deez Lug NutzLogan ClarkEpisode 56 is on the scene fresh from another racing weekend.We welcome CARS Tour rookie and Mechanicsburg Virginia native Logan Clark of R&S Race Cars to the podcast. We talk about the ups and downs of the racing business from being in contention for the Virginia Triple Crown after South Boston and Langley to not even making the feature at Martinsville. We ask him about his start in racing, his rookie year on the CARS Tour so far, how he feels about working with Timothy Peters, Daniel Silvestri and Bobby McCarty and how he became a...2023-10-031h 37Deez Lug NutzValley Star 300 Review & Brandon WardEpisode 55 is on the scene with analysis and reaction for the 2023 running of the Valley Star Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway. Hear from the biggest stars in Late Model Racing as they share their thoughts about racing for a Grandfather Clock. Brandon White with NASCAR Roots joins us to help break down the biggest and richest Late Model Stock Car race of the year. Trevor Ward not only got the biggest win of his career but also stamped his place in history by winning the Virginia Triple Crown. We discuss how big an impact this win is and dive...2023-09-261h 53Deez Lug Nutz50th Episode Special with Justin Mincey & Kenny ForbesWe are on the scene for our 50th episode! We sincerely thank each and every one of you who has supported us through 50 episodes. Jody decided he would lead the show off for once so let us know how he did!We are joined this week by the winner of the biggest Budweiser Limited Sportsman race of the season at South Boston Speedway Kenny Forbes. Kenny describes his run on Saturday that paid $1,500 to win, working for Lee Pulliam Performance, his start in racing, why he hasn't raced much over the last several years and what this...2023-08-291h 54Deez Lug NutzJustin Mincey & Kenny ForbesWe are on the scene for our 50th episode! We sincerely thank each and every one of you who has supported us through 50 episodes. Jody decided he would lead the show off for once so let us know how he did!We are joined this week by the winner of the biggest Budweiser Limited Sportsman race of the season at South Boston Speedway Kenny Forbes. Kenny describes his run on Saturday that paid $1,500 to win, working for Lee Pulliam Performance, his start in racing, why he hasn't raced much over the last several years and what this...2023-08-222h 02
Overlapping DialogueMy Best Friend's Wedding & Face/OffSometimes odd couples have the ability to go the long haul. In the spirit of labored cooperation, Overlapping Dialogue pairs two disparate 1997 darlings together for an episode you'll never forget: My Best Friend's Wedding and Face/Off! As always, we kick off the proceedings with a Blue Plate Special slate dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacies of William Friedkin and Robbie Robertson, burying once and for all the rote Airport franchise with The Concorde...Airport '79, praise the new release Past Lives, and attempt to assign coherence to a reluctant participant in Reflections of Evil. We eventually arrive to...2023-08-183h 40Deez Lug NutzHooters Cup Throwback Part 2 with Shane Huffman, Hal Goodson & Timmy HutsonEpisode 46 is on the scene with Part 2 of our salute to the Hooters Pro Cup Series. Boo Carlisle returns to co-host the first segment. Boo tells us about his weekend at Tri-County running the Bobby Gill throwback and how the Bobby Gill appreciation tour came to a crashing end on Saturday. This week, Shane Huffman returns to the podcast to discuss how social media and the internet in it's current state would have came into play if it was around during the Hooters Cup days. He gives his advice to young racers on waiting t...2023-07-252h 23Deez Lug NutzHooters Cup Throwback with Shane Huffman Part 1Episode 45 is on the scene as Boo Carlisle joins Jody and Julian as a guest host for this special episode! This week features part one of our salute to the USAR Hooters Cup Series. The Solid Rock Carriers CARS Tour was a product of the USAR Hooters Cup Series that ran from 1997-2014. This year, the CARS Tour's annual throwback race from Hickory pays tribute to its roots with throwback paint schemes along with drivers from that era making appearances. Shane Huffman was one of the pillars of the original USAR Hooters Cup Series. The two time s...2023-07-182h 03Deez Lug NutzTyler Reif, Tony Jackson and Chris LowdenEpisode 43 comes at you like a firework. We are on the scene with an exclusive wrap up of the Thunder Road Harley Davidson 200 from South Boston Speedway on Saturday. The event featured the first and third place finishers Carson Kvapil & Landon Huffman being disqualified for separate infractions following post race tech. Bobby McCarty was awarded the win. We discuss the racing that took place, the updated points battle at the track, repercussions of the two disqualifications & much more from a hot night in South Boston.This wasn't the only race to feature a different winner than the...2023-07-041h 41
Maybe GodThe Historical Adam with William Lane CraigMaybe God host Eric Huffman sits down for a second time with one of the world’s greatest living Christian apologists, author and philosopher William Lane Craig, to tackle the controversial subject of Adam. Was Adam a real person? And if so, who was he and when did he live? For Dr. Craig’s first Maybe God interview, click here. More work by Dr. Craig: www.reasonablefaith.org Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com Donate to future episode...2023-03-151h 03Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 57: Why Pain is Your Best Motivator: Working Through Life's Obstacles with Jake LuehrsJake Luehrs is in the spotlight this week. Jake is a real estate coach and trainer, and in this episode, he opens up about the challenges he faced in his early life and career.Jake takes us through his struggles with depression and anxiety. He shares how he worked through those challenges and offers some advice for listeners going through similar experiences. "The more I pushed it away, the more intense it got."Jake believes that everyone goes through periods of depression and anxiety at some point in their lives and that letting...2023-02-271h 10Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 56: John Hodnett's Journey: Turning a Wake-Up Call into a New OpportunityThis week William and Sarah Huffman sit down with John Hodnett, a member of their real estate team, A Good Life Group.In this episode, John chats about his journey before getting into real estate and how much he loves old-school retail. But the big wake-up call was when his marriage fell apart. He never thought he'd be there at that point in his life. That's when he realized that he had the chance to create anything he wanted. Nobody was going to tell him what to do. So, like his dad, who retired from the clothing...2023-02-201h 10Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 55: From Wall Street Journal at 13 to CEO of Minneapolis Area Realtors: The Inspiring Journey of Carrie ChangJoin us on Life Behind the Highlight Real as we sit down with Carrie Chang, a St. Paul native and CEO of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Carrie's journey as an adoptee and her drive to succeed is a fascinating story of determination and resilience. She shares her childhood experiences, including her love for sports, music, and the saxophone, and her passion for reading The Wall Street Journal at age 13. Carrie also opens up about her proudest achievements as the CEO of the Minneapolis Area Realtors, including the team she's built and the impact they've made on the...2023-02-131h 13Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 54: How a Long-Bearded Bass-Playing High School Dropout Became Minnesota's BBQ Boss! The Journey of Aaron BourdageAaron Bourdage is the owner of Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply, a local barbecue shop in Minnetonka. Northern Fire Grilling and BBQ Supply offers everything you need for grilling and barbecue, including meats, seafood, rubs, over 100 sauces, grills, smokers, and heavy equipment for those serious about their grilling. Aaron was born in Duluth, Minnesota, but his family moved around a lot, including Colorado and New Mexico. His father was a Marlboro Man and a pilot and owned a classic car dealership in Farmington, New Mexico. Aaron's house was next to a dirt runway, surrounded by classic c...2023-02-061h 13Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 53: William and Sarah's 2022 Health and Fitness Report CardThis episode William and Sarah look at at 2022. A couple of minutes were dedicated to the business, but the majority of this episode was spent diving deep into a health journey they both started 2 years ago. Even though they both dislike the thought of working out, they accepted it as a part of their life, with reasons that go way beyond what you may assume.This is a William and Sarah you may not have known before this episode. Chapters3:10 How was William and Sarah's fitness journey for 2022?5:50 Did wi...2022-12-1926 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 52: Discovering That Your Biggest and Only Asset Is You With Sports Radio Veteran Mark NealMark Neal spent close to two decades building an Ohio sports radio station from the ground up, and today he's going to share the story of how having nothing can be your biggest asset. It turns you into a creative, hungry, and hard-working scrapper. Which is how he built a young format into a powerful force in his market. Did we mention that Mark is also William and Sarah's neighbor? Oh yeah -- there are some stories to share about that, too!Coming up:1:41 His early life growing up wit...2022-12-121h 17
Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 51: Making Data Fun Again with THE David ArbitWe are nerding out BIG TIME with our buddy David Arbit this week. David is the Director of Research for MAR, Minneapolis Area Realtors. He's the guy that makes sense of all of the real estate numbers agents use to get you into homes. And this guy's passion for numbers goes way beyond Excel. It goes straight to getting people into their dream homes and making our cities strong. But before we get into all of that, we dive into David's life, including:6:33 The early life of David Arbit9:32 His...2022-12-051h 08
Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 50: Stalking His Wife and Beating Cancer with Dave Lawson (Part 2)Dave Lawson returns to Life Behind the Highlight Real to finish up his journey to this point in his crazy life. In episode 45 Dave, Will, and Sarah took a deep dive into radio of the past and present. Dave spent over two decades as an on-air personality and talked about how what drove him into the business no longer exists. That left no time for thing Sarah was looking for -- how he met his wife...oh, and that bout with cancer over the last year. So let's revisit Dave and get the res...2022-11-281h 00
Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt WandzelEp 49: A "Compelling and Rich" Conversation with Will's Nemesis, Matt WandzelMatt Wandzel is a real estate agent and bitter enemy of Will Huffman's. Even though Matt is a terrific human being, Will can't stand him. Why? It all comes out in this episode, along with:5:45 Growing up in Golden Valley14:08 Car accident -- no time for the emergency room30:40 Getting started in photojournalism33:48 His partnership with the Navajo Nation35:01 His contribution to the Smithsonian46:17 Rug talk. Selling rugs and an app...2022-11-211h 16Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 48: Conquering Addiction and Overcoming Abuse with Payton BarthelWe are hitting on some heavy life topics today with our friend, Payton Barthel. Payton tells her story of abuse, drug addiction, treatment, relapse, and meeting the love of her life. You've already been introduced to Payton's family. In episode 28, we interviewed her mom, Jamie, about teen pregnancy, and her love for Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs. And in episode 2 we interviewed her sister, Jorie. Both interviews can be found here: https://www.lbthr.com/But today, buckle up because Payton is going to take you on quite a ride. 11:48 Smoking and dri...2022-11-141h 47Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 48: Shot, Burned, and Run Over By a Car Before Age 12 with Chad JeskeChad Jeske has dedicated his life to helping top-performing real estate agents grow their businesses through Twin Cities Real Producers. Chad grew up in Savage, MN. A farm-kid upbringing, and the only boy of five siblings.Plus the only guest we've had on the podcast that has been shot, burned, and run over by a car -- all before the age of 12Chad will fill us in on the details, plus we'll get into:3:30 Growing up in Savage12:45 Chad got shot24:42 Getting into music management33:58 F...2022-11-071h 20
Maybe GodReasons for Belief in God with Dr. William Lane CraigWhy should we believe in God? Are atheists and other non-Christians incapable of living morally? Was Adam a myth? What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? The world’s greatest living Christian apologist Dr. William Lane Craig answers these questions and more in front of a live audience. More work by Dr. Craig: www.reasonablefaith.org/ Watch this interview: youtube.com/maybegodpodcast Sign up for our weekly newsletter with exclusive content: www.maybegodpod.com Follow Maybe God on Instagram and Facebook: @maybegodpod2022-10-2538 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 47: Rockin' Crocks and Socks In Detroit with Nick BellmoreNick Bellmore, a Detroit area native, is a highly successful real estate team leader, but the road to get there was a bit bumpy. Rick shares his story of divorce when he was 11, bullied at 12, and kicked out of high school a couple of years later. He moves on to working in housing before the age of 18, building homes after graduating, and transitioning to selling real estate after doing the math of how much money the investor made on the home Nick was building. Of course, we get deep into how he met his...2022-10-241h 13Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 46: The Emotional Roller Coaster of IVF with Kayla DuttonThis is a part two interview with Kayla Dutton and in this episode, we dive deep into Kayla's struggle to start a family after her husband's near-death accident that left him without sensation from the waist down. This was a massive life change at such a young age. Kayla's advice for handling sudden change boils down to 3 things:1) Family and support system. 2) Focus on what's important. He's here with no brain damage. 3) The more you share your story, the more you realize everyone has their problems. This accident left them to lean...2022-10-171h 08Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 45: Why Radio Broke Dave Lawson's HeartComing up today we have the "man behind the scenes" of Life Behind the Highlight Reel. Whenever you hear us say "Dave, edit that out," we are talking about Dave Lawson of Digital Legend Media. But far before Dave started consulting businesses on digital content, he had a long history in radio. So we are going to dive deep into Dave's history, including:What life was like growing up in the Detroit areaA very young age he started dreaming of being on the radioThe weird radio thing he used to collect that we had no...2022-09-261h 00Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 44: Celebrating Five Years of Living an Unreal LifeThis episode explores the past five years of A Good Life Group. The good, the bad, and the hilarious. The story begins at the Minnesota State Fair of all places, 5-years ago. The day Will and Sarah were forced to find a new direction. And they don't hold back as they share the details of the call and the stress that followed over the next few days. Today you will find out how they landed on their business name A Good Life Group, how they found their team, and how leadership is a lea...2022-09-051h 02Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 43: The Long Winding Path to Seminary School with Victoria BellVictoria and Sarah met while working at JC Penny in Coon Rapids and have been friends ever since. Born in California and stayed there for a whole six weeks before moving to Minnesota. After her dad got arrested (details in the podcast) at the University of Minnesota, the family was forced to regroup which included sneaking out of Minnesota in the middle of the night. Later in life, Victoria's dream was to become a doctor, which leads to a lovely story about the college she chose. Not to be missed. Shortly afte...2022-08-291h 14Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 42: The Secret to Living a Bold, Successful Life with Artemisa BostonSarah met Artemisa met after both were nominated for Female Realtors of the Year. During that ceremony, Sarah realized that she knew nothing about the other nominees, so she set up a lunch, and the two have been friends ever since. "You can see and experience people online, but until you meet them in person, it's different."Artemisa is a heavy hitter in the real estate industry selling 300 homes last year. 300. That's huge. Getting to this point was hard work, though. After juggling 3 jobs at th...2022-08-151h 03Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 41: Marketing Wiz Alex Maeckelbergh on Starting a Family and Successful Business at the Same TimeBorn in Wisconsin but raised in Minnesota, Alex Maeckelbergh wanted to carry on the family tradition of education by becoming a teacher. But that changed shortly after going to college when she realized it wasn't for her. "I love kids, love them to death. But doing it for a career was a very different story. And now having kids of my own, I cannot imagine. God bless teachers who are parents as well."So the search was on for a new career. That's when she met an owner of a title company who offered her a...2022-08-081h 10Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 40: Meet Ed Kaiser, the Man That Keeps Us Out of TroubleEd Kaiser is General Counsel for RE/MAX Results, the guy that deals with all of the legal stuff that affects our industry. Beyond that, Ed is just an interesting dude. He's a Duluth native, a former athlete with big dreams, and a man that met his wife at a restaurant that haunts Sarah (guess which one?)Today we get Ed's story and uncover some nuggets that we never knew about the man. Nuggets that make a guy with such a serious job, well, human. Reach out to Ed: (952) 829-15752022-08-011h 06Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 39: Joe Joe Tough's Heartbreaking NewsJoe Mottlow has beaten back cancer 5 times, and in part 2 of Will and Sarah's interview, Joe stops in to give them a heartbreaking update about his condition. Even in the worst of life, Joe finds a reason to celebrate, and that happens on July 30th.Details to his coming home party is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4545307461842102022-07-2559 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 38: How a Near Death Experience Inspired Foster Mom Randi BrandtAt 32, after experiencing a number of health failures that almost took her life, Randi Brandt was told she would be permantly wheel chair bound.She won the fight for her life, but now her second fight began. The fight to take back control of her body. Randi shares the details to this incredible journey that goes back four years. A journey that eventually paved the way for children who needed a safe, temporary home. She shares the challenges and rewards of becoming a caretaker, and what it's like for children being transitioned to fo...2022-07-1851 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 37: From Hitchhiking Hobo to Founder of RE/MAX Results: The Journey of John CollopyThe founder of RE/MAX Results, the largest RE/MAX franchise in the country, is our guest today, and John Collopy never fails to entertain and inspire. In his book, The Reward of Knowing, John details a life of abuse, trouble, and addiction. And he dives deep into a few of those stories on today's episode. Stories that include leaving home as a teenager, and going to school while working a full time job. Stories that include beating up a police officer, hitch hiking to California, and living within the counter culture of the...2022-07-1157 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 36: From Crackin' Backs to #CaptainHomeFinder: Ryan Fischer's Story of Struggle and SuccessRyan Fischer's journey from high school valedictorian to leader of his own very successful real estate team was anything but smooth.There were many bumps along the way. Carrying heavy student loan debt out of school, this new chiropractor found out the hard way that establishing himself was going to demand patience. As he describes in today's podcast, the load of student debt along with a mortgage payment was too much for a starting chiropractor. But with hard work he slowing built a practice, and business that extended outside of the Cit...2022-07-041h 01
We Travel There with Lee HuffmanSanta Clarita, CA | Magic Mountain, Silent Film Museum & Vazquez RocksWe’re in Santa Clarita, California, with Logan Allec of LoganAllec.com. We talk about coasters at Magic Mountain, exploring the William S. Hart Silent Film Museum, and hiking to Vazquez Rocks. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/santaclarita Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase. Plus, you can earn Found Money by shopping at participating retailers. It's a great way to build up your travel fund. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns and we’ll both earn $5.2022-06-2725 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 35: Five Time Cancer Survivor Joe MottlowJoe Mottlow and Will Huffman have shared a lot of life together since their first meeting at TruGreen. But on June 15th, 5 years ago, Joe got his first indication that something was wrong. He kept waking up in puddles of sweat. After days of toughing this out, he made a trip to Fairview to discover things were not right. His bloodwork was off, and his spleen was the size of two fists. Then the diagnosis. Leukemia ALL, a blood cancer. The battle begins and Joe Joe Tough was born. T...2022-06-271h 16Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 34: The Radical Choice of Following Your Intuition with Kelsey EricksonToday we really get into the WOO WOO, and we know, after listening to this episode, you'll reconsider what you thought was WOO WOO, and actually give today's topic a try. And we're talking about dialing in, and really listening to, your intuition. Kelsey Erickson blends spirituality with strategy to find your purpose. How do you combine your passion and your day-to-day career?How do you get your brain to take action?Prepare to connect with your highest self. Prepare to see things differentlyConnect with...2022-06-2050 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 33: There For the Big Moments Is What Counts with Scott RoigerScott Roiger is a St. Cloud State grad but, to Will's dismay, a HUGE Gophers fan. Beyond that, though, is a world of trust between Will, Sarah, and the relationship they have formed with Scott.After college, Scott got a real lesson in what it takes to be successful in the car-sales industry, a taste of success he didn't enjoy. That's when a friend helped him turn a new direction, towards the mortgage industry where he's happily been for the last decade. What has made him the success he is today? It...2022-06-1351 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 32: The Fuel From Failure with Nick DreherNick is not a man afraid to jump in feet first and figure things out along the way. It began at a young age when he started his own collection agency with a few friends. He also met, and eventually married his high school sweetheart.Afterwards he went the safe route, landing a steady corporate job, which was fine until his job was eliminated. Now with a small family and a need to survive, he pivoted and went to work in the mortgage industry.Things took off quickly. Quickly to...2022-06-061h 08Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 31: Will's Health Journey - One Year LaterMay 24th is Will Huffman's workout anniversary! It's also the day he started hating his trainer, Jordan. And by hate, he means...well, hate, but in the most loving of ways. Today Will and Sarah go back a year to why Will started down the fitness road, and what he's experienced since. Sore buns, new shirts, and a new appreciation for healthy eating. Not because it's good for you, but rather because it just tastes better. Then a deep conversation into how Will and Sarah's childhood experiences influenced their self-perception, and how...2022-05-3039 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 30: Learning How to Design a Completely Original Life Experience with Randi LarsonThe woman behind the world famous Pursey joins Will, Sarah, and Jorie on this episode of Life Behind the Highlight Reel. Since 1997 the Pursey Code has taken on a life of its own. Randi Larson and her sister Jeni Kurtyka have designed a business around their lives, with the goal of helping other women discover their energy and design a completely original life experience.Randi is adamant that you are being called to something you cannot see but can feel in your bones. They want you to activate the extraordinary woman wit...2022-05-231h 04Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 29: From Breaking Coffee Tables to the NICU with Sara Schaber FittererSarah Huffman and Sara Schaber Fitterer go back...way back to Mr Randle's biology class in the 10th grade. They've been friends ever since. With that kind of history, expect great stories, including getting dumped at a Sarah Mclachlan concert, being roomies after college, their "anything for money" parties, relationships, marriage....then a baby. A baby that was born at 25 weeks. Sara shares the story of the day she gave birth to a preemie. The ambulance ride, the comedy troop, the bedpan, and Al Roker. At under two pounds, Jackson was the size of a...2022-05-161h 17Life Behind the Highlight RealEp 28: Jorie's Mom, Jamie Walker, Opens Up About Teen Pregnancy, Changing Healthcare for All, and Her Love for Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs!We are so proud to welcome Jorie's mom, Jamie Walker, to Life Behind the Highlight Reel. And this is one of those podcasts that there was no way to outline. No way to know exactly where the discussion would go, and that was the perfect way to approach this interview. Jamie's story begins with multiple moves, a passion for education, and a teen pregnancy. She describes her teenage life as a time of struggle. A time of wondering where her next rent payment would come from, and how they would put food on the table. 2022-05-0958 minLife Behind the Highlight RealEp 27: Finding Your Why to Create a Life of Purpose with Jona FloresOur very own NAR 30 under 30 recipient, Jona Flores, is a leader, a professional and overall an amazing human! She has connected to her "Why" and that is the rocket fuel she needs for a long and successful career. In this recording of our previous Meeting of the Minds session, Jona will share how she got to where she is, the steps she took to discover her "Why", and how it influences her business and personal life to allow a life lived with purpose, passion, and professionalism.You'll walk away from this episode with tangible action it...2022-05-0352 min