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Welcome to Muddy Waters, Clear Vision – the podcast that dives deep into the journeys of Louisiana's most successful entrepreneurs. We'll traverse their humble beginnings, celebrate the coaches and leaders who guided them and explore their unique leadership styles. Together, we'll uncover the muddiest moments of their careers – the challenges that turned into blessings, the obstacles that transformed into stepping stones. Our guests will pass on their hard-earned lessons to the next generation of entrepreneurs and discuss the enduring impact they aim to make. As we navigate the waters of their

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June 16, 20261 hr 5 min

Ep.67 From Major Leagues to Major Impact: Josh Wall’s Journey Through Baseball and Business

1/ From dreaming in Walker, Louisiana to pitching for the Dodgers, this story isn’t just about baseball—it’s about how vivid vision, relentless grit, and faith fuel entrepreneurship. Here are the biggest lessons that turn failure into fuel.2/ Growing up, a strong-willed mom instilled the belief that I could do anything—if you dream it, you achieve it. A resilient dad showed me that “there’s nothing you can’t figure out if you put in the research”. The mindset combo? Unstoppable.3/ “I always say I’m allergic to ceilings.” For every milestone, set a new one. Whether chasing the majors or building a business, once you hit a goal—ASK: What’s the next vision? 4/ Visualization is POWERFUL. As a kid, I’d stand at the edge of a gravel driveway, launching rocks into the woods, calling out the Dodgers’ lineup as if Vin Scully was narrating. Didn’t matter that I was 12 on a rural road—the vision was big league.5/ Before I was a Dodger, I wrote “First Rounder” on my mirror, dashboard, everywhere. Turns out: I went second round. Was I mad? No. The practice of constant, in-your-face goals WORKS. Still use it today, now for business wins .6/ Truth bomb: Years in the minors was failing, over and over, then showing up anyway. Some days felt like the world was crashing every five days. What kept me going? Core beliefs—plus faith and family.7/ BIG moment: Finally got the call to the big leagues—then two hours later, “Never mind.” Next day: “Actually, you’re up!” The path NEVER goes straight. Faith and persistence are everything.8/ Once you hit your dream, don’t forget to RESET the vision. The “post-big-leagues” roller coaster made me realize: you need a fresh goal, or comfort will eat you alive.9/ Transition Game: Stepping into business was wild. Started a Jimmy John’s franchise (because I was THAT obsessed as a player). Lesson: Franchise rigor—tiny details—set me up for scalable, repeatable success .10/ Next chapters: Home inspections, then construction. Why? Because every time I saw a “ceiling,” I pushed through it. Boatloads of research, relentless curiosity, and never pretending to know it all.11/ Leadership GOLD: Best teams = high standards AND high care. Learned that from my high school coach, and it’s true whether you’re leading a squad or a company.12/ Literal rocks in a bucket: After workouts, I put a rock in a bucket—proof of effort. At the end, it’s undeniable progress. In business? Same. Small wins, every day—proof you’re moving.13/ Core company values? “ROCK”: Relentlessly Consistent, Obsessed with Customer Experience, Clear Communication, Kairos (“God’s timing”/extreme urgency). That’s our DNA.14/ Community isn’t an afterthought—it’s the endgame. Generosity and building a “landmark” business aren’t just about brand, but about transforming a city and giving back.15/ Takeaway: Relentless self-development, faith-fueled action, treating failures as forges, and making your vision unavoidable. That’s how you break ceilings—again and again.If you’re building something, remember: visualize it, grind for it, believe in it—then set a bigger goal.#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #MLB #SmallBusiness #Vision #BatonRouge

May 5, 202647 min

Ep.66 Turning Struggles into Success Noah Brandon’s Mission to Empower Communities

1/ What does it really take to go from living in your car as a child to running a multi-campus education business? Meet Noah Brandon, a second-gen CEO whose origin story sounds like a movie—but it's all real.2/ At 7, Noah Brandon and his mom escaped an abusive home. They bounced between motels, couches, and even lived in their car. He remembers Goodwill blankets and using the oven for heat. Humble beginnings? That’s an understatement. 3/ His mom? The ultimate hustler. Abused, broke, and stalked, she became a deputy sheriff to protect her family and hustled her way thru the world—eventually launching a medical scrub shop and, later, a vocational school. 4/ Noah Brandon didn’t get a childhood free pass either. At 9, he was already on the “family business” street team, plastering flyers on hospital cars. “We’re gonna eat, we’re gonna work.” Life lessons came fast. 5/ Progress wasn’t instant. It was a slow climb: from a freezing mobile home, then to apartments, and finally operating schools in six Louisiana cities. Adaptability became his survival tactic—nine different schools before high school! 6/ “Nobody’s saving me from this situation. I have to take it upon myself and I have to do it,” his mom preached. That became the family doctrine. 7/ Fast-forward: Noah Brandon worked every job in the organization before stepping up as CEO. Admissions at 18, hands-on in every department, always learning what people actually do before leading anyone. 8/ His leadership mantra? “Never make the same mistake twice.” Curiosity + relentless reflection = growth. Don’t just fix problems—make sure you’re solving the right problems, so they don’t ricochet back. 9/ He’s obsessed with culture. “Culture supersedes process.” When hiring, he promotes from within so the organization's soul stays intact—even as they scale, launch AI-driven programs, and add new trades like electrical. 10/ The hardest years? 2016-2018. Noah Brandon orchestrated post-divorce chaos (both his parents' and his own), became a new dad, and had to keep the business afloat. Every day was trench warfare. 11/ His lesson: “You can’t release all the anchors at once. You just keep chipping away, and eventually, the ship gets lighter.” Success compounds. Keep showing up. 12/ His advice to his younger self? “People aren’t thinking about you as much as you think they are. Focus on self-confidence and get comfortable being uncomfortable.” 13/ Community isn’t an afterthought. He’s poured tens of thousands into local charities, mentored with Big Brothers Big Sisters, sponsors youth teams—because “valuable businesses stick around.” 14/ Legacy goals? Simple. “Did I add value, or did I take value? I want people to be better off after interacting with me.” 15/ Noah Brandon’s story is proof: grit, service, and curiosity can beat almost any odds. If you’re grinding through chaos now, his advice—keep chipping away. The ship will get lighter. If you found this inspiring share with others and let us know your own “bad problem to good problem” moment! #leadership #entrepreneurship #resilience

April 28, 202630 min

Ep.65 Building CodeGig: Kellen Francis on Startup Grind, Team, and Vision

1/ Ever wondered what it’s like to build a company from the ground up, fueled by relentless hustle, setbacks, and pure vision? Let’s dive into Kellen Francis’s entrepreneurial journey with CodeGig—a story every founder (and dreamer) should hear. 2/ Kellen’s North Star? Freedom. “I wake up excited, ready to roll. I do not get up and ever feel like I'm not in my purpose.” 3/ Born & raised in Luling, LA, with a family that lived and breathed hard work—his dad worked the plant by day and curb landscaping by night, mom took double shifts. That “go get it” DNA is the foundation. 4/ Athletes & nerds don’t mix? Kellen says otherwise. Shout out to Coach Lumar—the first mentor outside the family showing consistency, drive, and proof that determination can rewrite your story. 5/ After earning a degree in computer information management, sports & tech became his universe. Why start CodeGig? Kellen wanted to “beat the bar” set by his dad—retire better, build bigger, be free. 6/ CodeGig isn’t just a tech company. It’s a mission: “We specialize in sustainability AI…predict, prescribe, and give back money to chemical plants and refineries.” 7/ From side hustle to signed contracts—he didn’t look back after his first direct deposit. “The second the first deposit hit and I didn’t have to split it…okay, that’s what this feels like.” 8/ Entrepreneurship isn’t all highs. Kellen’s faced the “scary pitfalls”—tax stress, missed deadlines, rejections. But these grew his mettle: “You get to rely on you…Every chance I got, I surprised myself.” 9/ His proudest accomplishment? His team. “These people trust you with their lives. They’re truly coming on for the vision, the chaos, and the creativity.” 10/ On leadership: “I need the environment to be comfortable. I need to be creative…I don’t need you afraid, but I do need your respect.” 11/ “My employees would call me random…” Picture a workday with surprise basketballs thrown in the office to shake up the code grind and keep morale high. 12/ The hardest part? Navigating the “muddy waters” of fundraising. His first funding round took 7 months—it felt like walking a dark room searching for a door. Resilience (and a few “no’s”) made the “yes” even sweeter. 13/ What advice does Kellen give every founder? “Stay calm. Yesterday doesn’t represent today. Every day is going to be different.” And, “Leave your feelings at the door.” 14/ Build bulletproof mindset: “You can take as many nos as necessary, you're gonna get a yes… selective memory like a goldfish.” 15/ On legacy: “I want to be what Lucid was. I want to hand my team checks that change their lives. That’s the legacy for me.” 16/ Final wisdom: “Don’t be in a rush. If you skip a step on what we're doing as entrepreneurs, it’ll catch you later. Enjoy the grind, celebrate the wins, and build for the next generation.” 17/ If you’re a founder, creator, or anyone with a dream—you NEED more calm, more random fun, and a touch more patience in your journey. Follow Kellen’s playbook, and chase your own legendary legacy.What’s YOUR biggest lesson in entrepreneurship? #Startups #Leadership #Tech #Louisiana #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #Lessons Learned

April 21, 202647 min

Ep.64 Lessons from Family, Sports, and Business: Rubin Patel’s Story of Patient Plus

1️⃣ Did you know Patient Plus Urgent Care CEO, Rubin Patel, started by staining baseboards in a family motel as a kid? Rubin Patel recalls weekends spent cleaning rooms & running desk shifts alongside his parents. Entrepreneurial spirit, anyone? 2️⃣ First generation Indian American, no trust fund, just relentless hustle . “We stripped every room, cleaned every room, and my dad and mom ran the desk shifts until we turned a profit.” 3️⃣ That work ethic forged Patient Plus’s DNA. “No one is too small to do the little things.” Even today, Rubin picks up trash himself outside clinics so staff see leadership by example 4️⃣ Rubin wasn’t just a motel hustler – he was also a high jumper at Episcopal, learned tough lessons from Coach Andrew Wiley & Coach Claney Duplechin: “Act in a bad way, there’s repercussions. You don’t see that in today’s sports.” 5️⃣ Failures fuel growth: Rubin choked at a big track meet as a sophomore, missed out on state, and lived with that for a year. “The fear of failure feeds me every day... if my business fails, it’s not Patient Plus—it’s Rubin Patel.” 6️⃣ Patient Plus didn’t just serve “safe” areas. Rubin built clinics in health care deserts: “We brought medicine to places no one wanted to go.” First urgent care in Mid City, Delmont, Gentilly, Plank & Hollywood—where the need was greatest 7️⃣ Innovation? For just $20/month, Patient Plus is offering memberships covering visits, tests, X-rays—disrupting healthcare affordability. “What’s more important: your carwash or your health?” 8️⃣ Generosity is at the heart. Rubin’s family started Hindu churches, scholarships, and community festivals (Holi!). Most precious? Time with kids: “75% of the time you spend with your kids is up to 8th grade. So coach ’em. Be there.” 9️⃣ Leadership wisdom: Hire people smarter than you and listen. “If the ideas aren’t coming from leadership, they’ll strike them down. I make sure to credit my team for their wins.” 🔟 Legacy? “Treat everyone well. Bring healthcare where it’s needed. Give back so the next generation pays it forward.” If you’re inspired by Rubin Patel’s story—share, follow Patient Plus, and remember: hustle, humility, and service make the difference. #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #Leadership #Community

April 14, 202629 min

Ep.63 Aussie Roots, Southern Growth: Stephen Keighery on Community-Driven Real Estate Investing

1/ On Muddy Waters, Clear Vision, Stephen Keighery shares his journey from Bondi Beach, Australia to thriving in Louisiana real estate. Never had a "real" job, always chased entrepreneurship. 2/ The Robert Kiyosaki effect: Attending a seminar in 2000 changed everything for Stephen Keighery! The "cash flow quadrant" opened his eyes to business ownership & investing. Cassette tapes & books galore.3/ Started in marketing consulting for small businesses. Saw a disconnect—university taught big corp marketing, but small businesses need tactical solutions. So he wrote the books colleges still use! 4/ Serendipity alert: A cold call about selling his books led to a garage meeting, business partnership, and ultimately an IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange. Who says garage startups are just for Silicon Valley? 5/ Leadership lessons: “Stephen Keighery says the best leaders are LAZY & INCOMPETENT (really!).” Not about slacking off—it’s about DELEGATING and empowering your team’s expertise. 6/ Muddy moments: Losing his mother at 19, delivering her eulogy. Learned resilience & emotional intelligence—always focus on outcomes, even when life gets rough.7/ Real estate in New Orleans: Stephen Keighery buys distressed properties, revitalizes neighborhoods, and brings them back to life. Vacant since Katrina? He’ll jump in and fix it. Hit 50 deals last week 8/ While others pulled back in a tough market, Stephen Keighery went CONTRARIAN—grew his business, hired, and doubled down. “When everyone else is scared, it’s the time to accelerate!”9/ “Help First.” Community matters. Stephen Keighery went from knowing NO ONE to running meetups, joining investor networks, and connecting thousands—even became a director of the Real Estate Investors Association. 10/ Fun fact: His standard for crawfish étouffée is Chimes in Baton Rouge—though everyone says “my grandma’s is best!” A gumbo of Aussie grit & Louisiana soul.11/Takeaway: Be a go-giver, not a go-getter. Lean into tough times. Use your DIFFERENT perspective. Build community and always help first.12/ Ready to scale up and impact more of the South—“just expand it, 10x it,” says Stephen Keighery.

April 7, 202631 min

Ep.62 Military Discipline Meets Entrepreneurship: Kiel Harton’s Approach to Leadership and Growth

1/ Ever heard of a "customer service business disguised as home inspections and pest control"? That’s how Kiel Harton describes his company—and that's just the start of his unconventional journey. 2/ Kiel Harton didn't even consult his family before joining the military. Literally walked into a recruiter’s strip mall, asked for a medical job, got redirected from the Marines to the Navy to the Air Force office—and finally landed in the Army.3/ His assignment: Fairbanks, Alaska. Picture negative 70 degrees. Your car won’t even start unless plugged in—to a pole. Extension cords snap. “Life is what you make of it,” Kiel Harton says; mindset is everything. 4/ Returning from service, Kiel Harton saw his friends making bank in real estate, so he pivoted from chemical engineering at LSU to selling homes. His secret? If someone else could, so could he. That first year: nearly $100k earned. 5/ But the entrepreneurial path wasn't about the money. "[If you're just in it for cash, it's not worth it. Get a job and crush it there.]" Kiel Harton's true driver: creating good careers for others and building community from the inside. 6/ Flash-forward: Kiel Harton franchised his company (HDMK), grew to 10 locations, and once did 820 inspections in a year. Yes, that’s about 3-4 every single day. Sleep? Optional. 7/ How did military leadership shape him? “[Early on I was] very direct, very hardcore, not a lot of empathy.” Years—and many books—later, his philosophy is, “Meet people where they’re at. Ask. Listen. Understand.”8/ Hardest lesson? Friendships don’t always translate to business partnerships. Closing a company felt like failure—and losing identity. His advice: When it’s time to pivot or even shut down, it’s not quitting. Sometimes, that’s the bravest move. 9/ What’s next? Disrupting Jamaica(!) where nobody does inspections. After a two-year battle with red tape, Kiel Harton's opening the first franchise there—and building tailored inspection software for the industry. 10/ Wisdom from Kiel Harton: “Everybody abuses the time they have. If you have an idea—just DO it. Don’t put it off.” Grit, growth, serving others—and not being afraid to break new ground (or freeze a little in Alaska). Follow for more real-life journeys from the front lines of entrepreneurship!

March 31, 202631 min

Ep.61 Stirring Change: Katie Jenkins Champions Jobs for Adults with Disabilities

1/ Meet Katie Jenkins: a Baton Rouge native who went from juggling 4 college jobs to running a thriving therapy center for kids with autism AND launching a coffee shop that employs adults with disabilities. Her superpower? Believing in people before they believe in themselves.2/ Katie Jenkins didn’t grow up dreaming of being a business owner, but her dad saw her relentless go-getter spirit early on (and yes, he STILL works post-retirement—entrepreneur genes run deep!).3/ To pay for college, she waited tables at a country club. Her dad’s advice? “Make every connection you can, smile, and have all these people remember you—they're the influential people in the community.” This is how networking is REALLY done.4/ One table at a time—literally—she fell in love with special needs work after nannying for a child with cerebral palsy and then meeting a family at the club who got her into applied behavior analysis. It wasn’t the plan, but it became her passion.5/ She spent 10 years working in the field, eventually running a clinic. Then, COVID hit. The business model imploded. Katie Jenkins worked herself into panic attacks trying to keep up while raising two toddlers.6/ At her lowest, her husband said: “If you're going to have panic attacks, have them for your own business.” The spark. The leap. And then… an unexpected call: space was available if she wanted to open her own clinic. A literal prayer answered.7/ She opened Grace Therapy Center in 2021. Within months, it BLEW UP. Waitlist for 5 years straight. The hustle was scrappy—they ran the clinic out of a church worship space, transforming it every weekend like a pop-up for 45 kids!8/ Fast forward: Now Grace has THREE locations and 140 employees (up from 60 just a couple years ago). Her secret? Hiring passionate college students and maintaining a 1:1 therapist-to-kid ratio. If you believe you can do better, you WILL.9/ Not stopping there—her passion project: opening Stir, a coffee shop employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “If we can staff with 80% disabled adults, ANY business can do 5-10%.” BIG vision, bigger impact.10/ Next to STIR, she launched the Strides nonprofit—helping find meaningful, safe employment for adults with disabilities. She wants to end the post-COVID isolation for so many who are at home and just need that ONE opportunity.11/ Her leadership style? Empowering. “Katie Jenkins: I look for the best in people and I’m crazy enough to say, ‘This is what you can do,’ before you even believe it. Then I pull it out of you.”12/ What drives her? “Our community deserves it. People love to complain about Baton Rouge. But you can DO something and make it better.” Less talk, more impact.13/ Her advice to her younger self and every dreamer out there: “Buckle up. You have no control. But trust your gut—you’re making a bigger difference than you know.”14/ If you’re in Baton Rouge, go grab your Friday morning coffee at Stir—you might leave with more than just caffeine; you’ll leave INSPIRED.#Inclusion #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

March 26, 202639 min

Ep.60 Overcoming Setbacks: Chris Rinaudo’s Insights on Business, Family, and Personal Growth

1/ Meet Chris Rinaudo — small-town kid from St. Francisville, LA, who never saw himself as an “entrepreneur.” Instead, he’s just someone who dove into business and life, learning by doing and adapting along the way.2/ After dreaming of being a doctor, Chris Rinaudo realized LSU had other plans (and a LOT of distractions). He switched gears, joined the Navy, became an aerospace physiologist, and learned the art of reinvention.3/ Military life instilled discipline, but it was corporate America at Shaw Group that forced Chris Rinaudo to unlearn old ways, adapt to new cultures, and start seeing the world differently.4/ Bet big, sometimes fall hard. Chris Rinaudo’s first “breakout” moment building post-Katrina housing fizzled. Then came an oil spill, a wild road trip, and—after a printer-in-the-truck hustle—a big BP housing contract. Never a dull moment!5/ Entrepreneurship is muddy. Chris Rinaudo thought he was losing it all with Baton Rouge Cargo, but tough times built resilience. Living through real anxiety and reaching out for help (hello, Italian Yoda) turned it around.6/ On leadership: Don’t just grind from the front. Chris Rinaudo learned that scaling a business means hiring people who think for themselves, empowering them, and sharing the “parable of the oranges” (look it up, it’s gold!).7/ Real talk—sometimes families try to do EVERYTHING for a loved one in need. Chris Rinaudo learned (the hard way) that bringing in expert caregivers isn’t just smart—it lets families focus on loving, not burning out.8/ Growth isn’t linear. Chris Rinaudo jumped from stone to stone, sometimes backwards, but always looking for the next step forward. That’s the “Muddy Waters, Clear Vision” mantra.9/ His wisdom to younger self (and all of us): You don’t have to lead from the front. Build teams who challenge you, teach them to think for themselves, and invest in their growth.10/ Whether it’s scaling Moore Care for senior citizens or supporting employees, Chris Rinaudo’s story is proof: resilience, asking for help, and letting go of ego are the real keys to fulfillment.Share with a friend who needs a dose of gritty inspiration—and remember, it’s OK if the vision’s not always clear. Just keep moving forward!#Entrepreneur #Leadership #GrowthMindset #BusinessJourney

March 19, 202628 min

Ep.59 Turning Life’s Losses Into Lessons: The Carey Ourso Interview

1/ Meet Carey Ourso: He went from broke baseball coach to owning 14 Jani-King, franchises and powering a movement grounded in faith, hope, and community. But the path wasn’t easy.2/ “All of the tragedies have really directed me to where I am today... No matter what life has dealt you, you can still do this because I'm living proof.” 3/ Carey Ourso isn’t shy about the pain: divorce, loss of two spouses, a brain bleed, his third wife's battle with cancer — every setback became fuel for his next victory.4/ When his barber suggested writing a book, Carey Ourso was skeptical. But the heartbreak of losing his wife sparked ‘Victory Shadow,’ a raw, honest look at how to win despite tragedy.5/ The book turned into more than a business manual — it became a beacon of hope. Readers reach out saying: “I now know I can make it through what I'm going through because you did.”6/ Carey Ourso’s 3 pillars of success:Serve othersDuplicate yourselfMultiply your businessHe credits serving a homeless woman with unlocking his biggest business blessing. She prayed for his success — he became the biggest Jani-King, franchisee in the world.7/ “I went from leading a team to being the team... to building a team bigger than I ever imagined.” Whether coaching or business, Carey Ourso learned leadership is about elevating others.8/ Legacy advice to his younger self? “This is less about you than what you think. Keep giving, keep serving.”9/ Faith is the core. Carey Ourso leaned into his beliefs during adversity. “If you pray for small things, it’s kind of insulting to the big God we have. Pray big prayers.”10/ With his daughter now running day-to-day operations, Carey Ourso is passionate about the #CareyGMovement — empowering business owners to think bigger, serve deeper, and live freer.11/ If you’re in the mud, remember Carey Ourso’s story: You’re just one big prayer, generous act, or hard pivot away from your next breakthrough.#entrepreneurship #leadership #faith #businessgrowth

March 10, 202637 min

Ep.58 How Ancient Wisdom Shapes Modern CEOs: Lessons from Samurai and Lost Civilizations

1/ Meet Don Schmincke: didn’t plan on being a leadership guru. He started as a bored high school dropout in Baltimore, was dragged back by the cops to finish, and somehow wound up at MIT pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering and early AI.2/ The secret? “No plan. There still isn’t a plan.” Don Schmincke has always followed what fascinated him—even if it meant experimenting on his new “favorite species”: humans.3/ 🔍 His curiosity led to funding self-guided expeditions across the globe: “Every year I would fund an expedition or two...there was never any plan, just the pursuit of learning something new.” From tribes in Bhutan to African cultures, he chases what makes humans tick.4/ Happiness isn’t just a metric—it was the national strategy in Bhutan! Don Schmincke tells a wild story of meeting Sherpas who looked at our “space shuttles and skyscrapers” and replied, “But you don’t look happy.” Oof, modern life called OUT.5/ What did he do with all this? Became a guide for CEOs, using what he learned in the wild to help leaders adapt & thrive. “Corporations are just different tribes—with their own belief systems and cultural rules.”6/ The most powerful leadership skill? Learning how to LOSE.“Winners are the ones that know how to lose. Fall down 7 times, get up 8. Never stay down.”7/ Failure isn’t the end. It’s the secret ingredient. Before their story makes it to the books, every accomplished entrepreneur knows: it’s a string of failures strung together by relentless persistence.8/ Why don’t business books tell you this? Don Schmincke calls out the industry: “35,000 management books published every year…but the same issues have been around for 700 years.” Maybe it’s time we STOP looking for easy checklists and start embracing the messy stuff.9/ “Leadership is unsafe. It’s uncharted waters. Winning comes from relying on things that really work—even if they’re hard, messy, and counterintuitive.”10/ His best advice? Trust is great—until it’s not. “There’s a point when trust becomes stupid. Test, don’t assume.” Ouch, but true for any business leader.11/ Generosity matters—but be smart about it. Give when it betters the world, but don’t let yourself get burned: generosity is a spectrum, not an on-off switch.12/ In the end, Don Schmincke’s biggest impact comes from teaching—learning, sharing, questioning, and helping others grow. “When a student comes back years later and says, you changed my life—that makes it all worth it.”If you’re a leader, aspiring change-maker, or just a fellow human, remember: keep getting up, stay curious, and don’t wait for a plan to start exploring.What failures have taught YOU the most?