Win At Home First

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Many of us focus on winning at work. Then, with whatever time and energy is left, we give to our family and to ourselves. In the end, no one wins. Marriages suffer, kids are neglected, and you are not fulfilled. Learn from business leaders who are winning at both home and work.

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September 2, 202651 min

How to have altitude in your life and in your business with Herb Sargent, Board Chair of Sargent

Todays guest Herb Sargent was not always a man of faith. We look into his journey of entrepreneurship and how his values changed throughout his life, and even his company values. You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work (1:45) Healthy conflict. (6:15) Keeping your company curious to grow (15:30) Why he hired a coach (19:45) Herb's Bio: My favorite part of the job is knowing that we are bringing value to not only our employee-owners but also our customers. I also really enjoy the fact that, due to our employee ownership plan, I'm working for and serving our employee-owners. We need to brush off the stigma that the construction industry is just some dead-end job when in actuality, it's not a dead-end job at all. It's one thing if you go to college and then work in construction, but there's a lot of stigma in our society associated with not going to college and working in construction. In reality, there are ample opportunities in this industry — and you might even say equivalent opportunities — whether you go to college or not. There are so many opportunities for advancement, and we need to do a better job of highlighting that. I like to spend my free time with my family — I'm married to Tristine and I have two adult children, James and Savannah, and a step-son, Colby. I love to be on the water. It doesn't need to be a big yacht or anything like that. Just get me in a boat on the water and I'm happy. I also like to cook. I'm all over the place in the kitchen. I have a pizza oven, so I like to do fire-roasted pizzas. I also enjoy smoking meat. Getting together and making a meal with friends and family is always fun for me. Learn more here What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

August 19, 202648 min

Creating values and encouraging generousity at your company with Micah Lacher, Founder of Anchor Investments

Today on the Win at Home First Podcast, Micah Lacher shares an interesting story that started his journey into entrepreneurship. He saw how his friend's dad could play golf with him on a random Thursday afternoon. That stuck with him. Having that work and family balance. He was able to pivot in his career and make moves that helped him build while also incorporating his faith. In this episode, you'll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work (1:28) Establishing work boundaries in a busy industry (3:08) Being bold in your faith, in business (7:35) Incorporating faith in his business (21:10) Micah's Bio: Micah is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, LLC. Micah focuses on identifying and underwriting real estate investment opportunities for Anchor and other private real estate partnerships of which he is a partner. Prior to forming Anchor Investments, he was a local partner in a regional development and brokerage firm as a developer of new retail facilities and residential communities. Along with a local partner, Micah founded and ran the Nashville office. Prior to that partnership, he had several successful years in brokerage in the Nashville office of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, which is now called Cushman & Wakefield. Over the course of the last 14 years, Micah has been involved as the managing partner in the acquisition and development of close to 2 million square feet of commercial real estate. Micah stays extremely involved in his community through his board and volunteer positions with the Nashville House Foundation for Young Life, Team Chad, Redbird Ministries and Pursue Ministries. He is also a past board member of the Davidson County Chapter of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association and the Ronald McDonald House. He has also served as a Young Life leader at John Overton High School. Micah is one of the founders of Team Chad (www.teamchad.us), a non-profit that raises money to support leukemia-based charities. Since its founding in the fall of 2007, Team Chad has raised over $1.6 million. He and his wife, Brit, are currently in the early stages of founding a new charity which provides basic essentials and Christmas presents for underprivileged children. Mr. Lacher holds a BS in Finance from the University of Tennessee, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Micah is grateful for his wonderful wife, Brit, and his three young children, Lizzie (3 yrs), Rosie (1 yrs), and Eli (2 months). The five of them live in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more here What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

August 5, 202651 min

From pastor to making cowboy hats in partnership with Brandon Lake, with Derek Welborn, founder of Saints Western

Today I sat down with Derek Welborn, and we dove straight into his story of faith during a health scare. This episode is also a reminder of how important it is to find community. And how it can change the trajectory of your life when you allow yourself to rely on them. You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Derek's story (2:10) How community helped make this dream bigger (12:23) How God made Derek's goal come true (21:00) How the Lord's timing works (25:50) Derek's Bio: In 2020, Derek Welborn was diagnosed with severe alopecia—an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. It was a hard season, wrestling with questions of identity and confidence, and in that struggle, hats became a daily companion. One day, staring at the hat he had worn for a year, Derek asked himself: "Could I make these?" The answer was yes. From a kitchen table in Austin, Texas, he began shaping fur felt into something more than an accessory. Hat making became a way of creating beauty out of challenge—turning raw materials into something unique and lasting. That spark grew into Saints. While Derek is still at the bench, measuring, sewing, and distressing every custom hat, the story didn't stop with hair loss. Thanks to treatment, his hair eventually grew back — a reminder that no season lasts forever, and that the story you're in isn't finished yet. Saints has become more than one man's journey. We aren't built alone. Rooted in heritage, craft, and faith, this small business grows through community: every customer, every story, every well-born dream, and every well-worn ride that shapes the goods we send into the world. Learn more here What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

July 22, 202642 min

Bold conversations, Controlling the controllables and more with Adam Tarnow, author of "The Fog of Work"

Saying "yes" means giving up a tremendous amount of control. Today's guest, Adam Tarnow, talks about how his favorite leaders recognize that they dont control results. But will that lack of control make you throw your hands up and not even try? This episode goes into how we can let go of the things we can't control, and still lead effectively. In this episode, you'll discover… A key trait to win at home and at work (1:40) Giving up control (4:07) Control your controlables (9:05) Adam's Story (16:01) The "Fog" (20:50) Adam's Bio: Adam Tarnow is a leadership development specialist, keynote speaker, and author of The Fog of Work. With a unique blend of humor, humility, and hard-won insight, Adam helps professionals get out of their own way, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence. A recovering CPA and former public accountant, Adam now heads up the Leadership Development Practice at PeopleWorks International, where he equips leaders to thrive in today's fast-paced, people-driven workplaces. He's spoken to audiences across industries—from manufacturing to professional services to education—and has a gift for making complex leadership ideas simple, practical, and unforgettable. He earned his accounting degree from Clemson University and holds a "Ducktorate" from Disney University (yes, it's real… no, it's not accredited). He's been married since 2003, is the proud dad of two teenage boys, and believes any day is better when it starts with coffee and a New York Times crossword puzzle. Whether he's speaking about leadership, communication, optimism, or culture, Adam's goal is always the same: cut through the noise and help good people become great leaders. Learn more about Adam and his book here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

July 8, 202652 min

Pursuing a dream to build a company that build Legos for Bible stories, with William Norvell, founder of Tecktones

There are so many moments in our lives that we may brush off spiritually. Gray areas can be hard to understand, rationalize, or even see when we aren't in the Word daily. Todays guest, William Norvell, talks about how important it is to pray on those gray areas and how important it is to listen to what comes through. In this episode, you'll discover… William's Story on Prayer led decision-making (2:50) Daily spiritual habits (9:00) When you feel like you are not enough (14:06) Tektones. (20:17) William's Bio: William is the Co-Founder of Forte- the world's first SoulCare platform for the workforce. Prior to Forte, William spent approximately ten years in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking, along with over five years pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. He has invested in numerous sectors and industries throughout his career. He loves finding unique investment opportunities, working with people, and helping them become the best version of themselves. William loves engaging in any conversation about how to make work more meaningful in the world. He received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama, where he was named a USA Today Academic All-American. He is also the Co-Founder and Podcast Host of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. William is married to a wonderful woman, Deb, that continually challenges and refines him. They welcomed their son Liam in 2018, their daughter Eloise in 2020 and their son Henry in 2021. Learn more about Tektones here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

June 24, 202646 min

Why we need to invest in gratitude, sabbaticals, and community with Luke Eggebraaten, CEO of Phaser Marketing

I truly believe there was divine timing behind this conversation. I reached out to todays guest, Luke Eggebraaten because we had a lot of things in common. What I didnt know was that Luke was already reading my book! It's my hope that this conversation will encourage you to invest in yourself. In this episode, you'll discover… Lukes Story (2:15) Why you need to find your "niche" (7:55) Why Luke took an 8-week sabbatical. (10:36) How to scale your business without burnout. (16:00) Luke's Bio: For Luke, a typical day is about 60% working on the business, 10% working in the business, and 30% coaching other agency owners through the 7 Figure Agency Program. His "on the business" work includes everything from restructuring the team, budgeting and forecasting, reviewing financials, meeting with the leadership team, hosting the Dirt Bags Podcast, posting content, business development, sending out custom merch boxes, hiring and raises, building culture, setting program fees and deliverables, recruiting, and even keynote speaking. Learn more about Phaser here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

June 10, 202644 min

How and why to make your competition better and the importance of an abundant mindset with Nic Parish, CEO of Burns Dirt

I was talking to todays guest, Nic Parish, and he said something that stopped me in my tracks. I asked Nic if his upcoming seminar was actually information for his competition. He said, "If my competition gets better, it forces us to get better." WOW! Todays episode goes into how Nic can stay in his abundant mindset, rather than gatekeeping the knowledge he has about his industry. You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Why does Nic help his competition? (1:25) Is it worth it to have an abundant mindset? (8:45) Why Nic is passionate about winning at home and work. (12:15) How he got back up, after being severely knocked down (19:15) Nic's Bio: lead a family of construction, logistics, and waste companies in Mississippi—where we move a lot of dirt, but we're really in the business of building people. From the field to the boardroom, I believe in ownership, clarity, and raising the bar—always. We run hard, we lead with values, and we don't make excuses. My goal? Grow companies that make life better for the people in them, the clients we serve, and the communities we touch. CEO, Burns Dirt • Burns Logistics • Burns Waste Operator turned owner EOS believer | Culture builder | Long-game mindset Learn more here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

May 27, 202653 min

The Power of Giving and Adding Value to Others with Jason Jaggard, founder of Novus Global and author of "Beyond High Performance"

"Whatever you put your hand to do, do it with all your might." Today's guest, Jason Jaggard, talks about the power of generosity. There are times in our lives when we may be called to be generous with our resources. When you see firsthand how beautiful it is to give, you'll also see an influx of how people come to pick your brain. So how do you know when are where to invest your time? You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Being in the room with the right people. (2:28) Spiritual Generosity. (7:15) What is a meta performer? (14:33) A coach is a capacity trainer (26:39) Jason's Bio: Jason Jaggard is an entrepreneur, coach, & author dedicated to inspiring the world to pursue nobility. His work has been translated into over 50 languages and featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Market Watch, Under30CEO, The Global Leadership Network, and Chief Executive Magazine. He is the founder and CEO of Novus Global, a community of elite executive coaches pursuing coaching mastery together, serving the world's best leaders and teams to go beyond high performance. Jason is also the co-founder of The Meta Performance Institute, a non-traditional incubator for world-class coaching, leadership, and management. He is the executive producer and primary host for the award-winning Beyond High Performance Podcast, featuring interviews with world-class executive coaches along with billionaires, NYT bestselling authors, business leaders, professional athletes, activists, and award-winning entertainers. His first book, Spark: Transform Your World One Risk at a Time, can be found wherever books are sold. Learn more here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

May 13, 202646 min

Looking for a few good fishers of men with Chris Simpson, President & CEO of CBMC (Christian Business Mens Connection)

How long do you spend with God? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?? In reality, we should be spending 24 hours with God! He is always behind what we do, what we say, how we move throughout our day. Today's guest Chris Simpson talks about how he stays in constant contact with God while being a family and business leader. In this episode, you'll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work? (:58) What is a "Divine Baseline" (2:19) Spirituality and being in the Secret Service. (7:02) It all comes down to identity. (13:56) Chris's Bio: Before being selected to lead CBMC International, Chris dedicated 28 years to a distinguished career in the public sector. As a Commanding Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, he led some of the world's toughest personnel, honing his leadership skills in demanding environments. In 1999, he transitioned to the United States Secret Service, where he was responsible for protecting seven American presidents and leading elite teams in complex, high-stakes international missions. He was selected as the Diplomatic Attaché to the nation of Colombia from 2003 – 2008. Chris's educational background is grounded in both leadership and theology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Operational Leadership and History from Tulane University and a Master's degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty Theological Seminary. Chris and his wife, Ana, live in Boca Raton, Florida, and have three children. He can be reached at csimpson@cbmcint.org . What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .

April 29, 202644 min

Humility is not given, but earned witih Brian Floriani, Founder of Bernie Book Bank and CEO of BUKU Branded

Doubt is a big piece of faith. It can be hard to understand why God calls us to do the things he does. But when we put our own wants and understanding of our needs after the calling God is presenting to us, big things can happen. This is why today's guest Brian Floriani says humility is given, not earned. You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work? (1:00) "Humility isn't given, it's earned." (2:00) How loss changed how he lives and leads. (8:00) How God told Brian what he needed to do. (14:45) Brian's Bio: Founded by Brian Floriani, Bernie's Book Bank was inspired by his father, Dr. Bernard P. Floriani, who, never without a book, read his way to a better life. His sudden death in 2005 moved Brian to start Bernie's Book Bank out of his garage in 2009. It was here where we began sourcing and redistributing books to local children, seeing each child as a "little Bernie." Brian served as Executive Director of Bernie's Book Bank until 2018 when he transitioned into the role of Chief Advancement Officer. In his current role, he builds Bernie's Book Bank by cultivating strategic relationships with partners across all industries. More on Bernie's Book Bank What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community . Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE ! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help . Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching .