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We hear the term “game changer” often, but what does it mean? According to Merriam-Webster, a game changer is a newly introduced element of or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way. In other words, it is someone or something that has changed their environment, and potentially our world. It’s a big deal. They are a big deal. Jeff Newkirk talks to people who have done something to make this world a better place. They are working to make a significant and pr ...
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s change this world! On today’s episode, Jeff welcomes guest Payton Riley, the fifteen-year-old singer-songwriter from Conroe, Texas. To begin, Payton explains that she began taking…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s change this world! In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes guest Andrew Anderson, an executive coach who works with his clients to determine why they struggle in their personal or profe…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate and let’s go change this world! On today’s episode, Jeff welcomes special guest Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values and Texas Values Action. In her role,…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s change this world! In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes guest Leo Simpson to discuss leadership and what we must do to make a difference in the world. Leo is a Professor at Lone Star…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s go change this world! In today’s episode, listeners better understand Game Changers’ host, Jeff Newkirk, who is interviewed by returning guest Stacy Harris. Jeff shares that he is…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It's simple: inspire, educate, and let's go change this world! On today's episode, Jeff welcomes Jody Skogen, an expert coach in the EOS world, to talk about a topic that every business owner should be aware of. To begin…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s change this world! On today’s episode, Jeff welcomes returning guest Terry Weaver. To switch things up a bit, today, Terry will be conducting the interview so we can get to know m…
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Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It’s simple: inspire, educate, and let’s change this world! On today’s episode, Jeff welcomes guest Rebecca Smith Nash to discuss a troubling and sensitive subject: foster care. In the U.S. alone, there are 700,000 child…
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A West Texas native, Mr. Larry Vaughn is an incredible inspiration. Having grown up on a farm, his family worked hard and didn’t have much. He learned what it meant to cherish his family and keep life’s challenges in proper perspective. In 2018, Mr. Vaughn included his life story in his first book, “Business Cards & Shoe Leather” which can be found…
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To be a “game changer” one must be empathetic, realistic, and fearless. This, according to expert marketer and promoter, Kate Elfatah. Kate has been in the business of helping other business owners and decision makers succeed for over twenty years. Her own firm, HOM Consulting, has been around for 13 years. She knows what it takes to “get to the ne…
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Best selling author, Mr. Stephen Mackey joins the Game Changers podcast to talk about developing the right culture that will create an environment to succeed. In his best-selling book, The Locker Room, whom he co-authored with Damon West, a football team is brought to its figurative knees when an insensitive comment by a white player is made about …
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Relationships are hard. Nobody said that having a long-term relationship would be an easy road. In fact, that road can be fraught with potholes, speedbumps, detours, and even roadblocks. Mr. David Deveau has been on Game Changers in the past, but this was the first guest appearance by his better half Brit. And she is truly the better half! Within f…
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Do you know people who get angry easily? Do know someone who is a stressful person? Have you seen how emotional people often will create strong emotions in others? Our level of emotional intelligence can have a tremendous impact on others, positive and negative. In our world today, we seem to be a bit low on emotional intelligence. Just turn on you…
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Your words, your tone, and your body language are all important. We sometimes don’t think that our words and non-verbal communication can greatly impact someone else or a situation. Guess what? They do! Did you realize that the more often you say a word or a phrase, you will begin to believe it and live it. Negative talk becomes reality. Think of y…
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Wanting to make a difference comes from the heart. It does not matter your background, where you live, or what you do for a living. It matters what is in your heart. Mr. Mike Mogell proves this point perfectly. Throughout his adult life, and as an entrepreneur he has worked to make a difference. His most recent passion is giving our young people wh…
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Want a better perspective on life and leadership from someone who is the real deal? Check out this episode where Daryl Jones and I discuss his transition from professional sports to community leader and motivational speaker. Daryl is as genuine as it gets. Life is not all rainbows, butterflies, and unicorns, and he is the first one to tell you that…
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Business, like life, is about peaks and valleys. When we are at the top, things seem easy. However, when we fall into the valley, everything appears dark and gloomy. Mr. Josh Cherry, successful entrepreneur has been to the mountain top. His fitness franchise, Delta Life, was ranked in the Top 100 of all franchises in 2018, 2019, and 2020 (during CO…
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Any good business owner or decision maker will profess that their most critical component of the business is the people. In other words, employees are the most valuable asset within any business. Without good people to work, the business will struggle. Yet, loyalty between owner and employee seems to be as weak and contentious now as ever. How can …
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Returning guest, Jeff Shilanski, continues to make a difference in this world by serving his fellow veterans and first responders. FOB Rasor, the nonprofit organization founded by Mr. Jeff Shilanski supports those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since his first appearance as a guest on the podcast, FOB Rasor has grown signific…
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How does a baseball player, restaurant waiter, football coach, and actor get sold on “going green?” That is exactly what happened to Mr. Bryan Hill. Growing up in Louisiana, Bryan was an avid athlete interested in pursuing a life in sports. He played baseball in high school and college and later coached high school football. But life sometimes has …
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Are you making a difference? How? Are you living your life’s purpose? Terry Weaver, well-known author, actor, and advocate for strong leaders, stops by to discuss his journey to becoming a “game changer.” He will be the first to say that it is a journey. We don’t wake up one day and automatically become a game changer. Rather, it is a process. A pr…
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I struggle with forgiveness. Do you struggle with forgiveness too? Truth be told it holds us back. It prevents us from being fully whole, it prevents us from being perfectly content, happy and healthy. In this episode I discuss the importance of forgiveness. It begins with defining forgiveness. What is forgiveness? Secondly, we need to know how to …
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Returning guest Dawn Candy talks about the success that her business, I Promote You, has achieved over the past two years. She attributes much of her success to bringing on the right people – employees who align perfectly with the values and foundation of the business, and they also possess a solid work ethic. Finding employees who are the right fi…
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Meet Mr. David Deveau. David is one of those people who has an infectious personality and someone who people love to be around. Personality certainly can help a leader build influence and create change. However, it’s what is in one’s heart that really makes a difference. So, along with a friendly and outgoing personality, David has the right perspe…
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Special Guest: Payton Newkirk The 2023 Super Bowl is coming up. The overall economic impact of the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles was between $234 million to $477 million, according to the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee. That’s a lot of money! The National Football League has thirty-two teams in 30 cities (Los Angeles has two teams and New Y…
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I often have said, “embrace each day!” I don’t think that is enough these days to just “embrace” the day. I believe we need to “attack the day!” Embracing isn’t enough because life sometimes will knock you on your backside and you will need to respond. How will you respond? Are you prepared to be knocked on your backside? Most of us are not. In thi…
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Do you communicate well with others? How do you know? Have you ever talked with someone and you know they’re not being genuine or using terminology that you don’t understand? That certainly has happened to me. Communication is key to building positive, productive, and meaningful relationships. And, it’s on you to strengthen you skills as a communic…
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Serving others is more important than being served. That’s common sense, right? If so, then why don’t more people focus on serving? It seems like far too many people on this planet expect others to serve them without the thought of even giving back. In this episode I discuss the importance of service; how adopting the mindset of serving versus bein…
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What does it mean to be “a goaler?” Do you want to achieve something specific in 2023? Set some goals! Be a goaler! We need to set goals for our personal life, as well as for our business. How do we set a goal? Think about making it something you can track and measure. Make sure it is something you can achieve in a reasonable amount of time. Goals …
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What is one thing that will help all of us, or at least most of us, in 2023? Do you ever question your own level of confidence? Why is that? We should all feel extremely confident in who we are and in our abilities. However, life sometimes hits us upside the head and knocks us down a bit. When that happens, we need to dig deep and know that we are …
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Are you a business owner or leader in your organization? How are you preparing for 2023? We can make 2023 a game changing year, but it takes intentionality. Developing a successful business won’t happen my accident. Developing a good and comprehensive business plan will help you get on track to make 2023 great. Do you need to improve profitability?…
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In previous episodes we discussed the definition of “game changer.” But how do you actually become a game changer? In this episode of “Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk” Jeff discusses three criteria for entering the pathway to changing games: (1) having a value structure; (2) acting with intention; and (3) follow-through. Life is sometimes difficult…
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Substance abuse is a significant issue in the United States, and it can start with children in elementary school. Well, seasoned educator, Mr. Paul Vecchione in Long Island, New York has seen that and decided to take action. Vecchione has been in education for almost twenty years teaching students with disabilities and special needs. He has already…
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According to Merriam-Webster, a game changer is a newly introduced element of or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way. In other words, it is someone or something that has changed their environment, and potentially our world. When I think of my leadership absolutes – those qualities and characteristics of a true…
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Interview with CarrieRae Munson, Founder of Undersummers and Outstanding DNA, and Co-Founder of FOB Rasor A podcast interview can go anywhere, depending on the guest. In this episode Jeff talks with CarrieRae Munson, the founder of the popular Undersummers online clothing company. Do Jeff and Carrie talk underwear? Yes, but there is much more to Ca…
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Interview with Becca Cary, Executive Director of Hands of Justice, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking. A term we rarely hear is “human trafficking.” What is human trafficking? Essentially, it is the trade of a human being for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation. It is an ugly …
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Interview with Haley Garcia, Incredibly Successful Real Estate Executive and Business Coach Are you driven to succeed? Do you wake every morning with the attitude of accomplishing and achieving? Do you live by a set of “guideposts” or values that will provide you with the direction needed to succeed? In this episode I’m going to suggest that you ne…
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Part 2 of my chat with Andy Greever While giving his wife, Elizabeth Greever much credit for their success, Andy and Elizabeth have truly made an impact on their business community with their organization Inspired Leaders (“IL”). IL’s mission “is to create a space where local entrepreneurs and business owners can learn from local leaders in their c…
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While giving his wife, Elizabeth Greever much credit for their success, Andy and Elizabeth have truly made an impact on their business community with their organization Inspired Leaders (“IL”). IL’s mission “is to create a space where local entrepreneurs and business owners can learn from local leaders in their community.” Beyond IL, Andy and Eliza…
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What does it take to own and operate a successful business? What are the key ingredients of a successful business model? And, very importantly, who was the best coach in the history of University of Texas football? Okay, so the last question wasn’t exactly business related, but the conversation wasn’t 100% business. In this episode Jeff talks with …
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Jeff discusses health care coverage with Sunil Vasisht, Founder of Medprime, a cutting-edge option available to employers. Providing health insurance coverage to employees is more challenging than ever for employers. Sunil Vasisht presents some understandable options that make sense and can truly save employers money, but without compromising the q…
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Ian Ramirez is an internationally trained opera singer who has sung across the globe. From opera to operations, he serves as the Co-Owner and Venue Director of Madera Estates, an award-winning Spanish and European inspired luxury wedding and event venue located in Conroe, TX. The architecturally stunning and beauty that is Madera Estates takes insp…
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Leadership is so important. Strong and effective leadership are key ingredients to creating and sustaining successful organizations. Empowering individuals is critical to developing future leaders as they become more confident with their own abilities to lead. We have all experienced micro-managers; those supervisors who want to tell you how to do …
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I have had the distinct pleasure of interviewing many guests on my podcast. But this time the table was turned on me. Stacy Harris, well-known networking professional and successful entrepreneur wanted to interview me. So… that’s what happened. Being the consummate professional, Stacy asked me some easy questions but also asked some tough questions…
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I am often asked what the most important financial measures are for owning or running a business. Is there just one? In short, the answer is “no.” However, there are three that I consider being key for business sustainability. If one of these measures indicates failure, the business will suffer. In this episode, I outline the three measures I feel …
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I woke up this morning, turned on the news and heard updates on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the inflation and pending recession, and I heard about the multiple crimes being committed at our border between Texas and Mexico. So, with all of this how can we be happy? First, the choice is yours. You can decide to be happy and add value, or to live sa…
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We were all thrown a huge curveball in March 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. Did we pivot? “Pivot” is a word that is much overused. “You’re muted.” Another phrase we learned to say way too often during the pandemic. But did we learn anything about how to best network or improve how we manage our business? In this episode, Jeff and Stacy Harris dis…
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We hear about inflation on the news almost daily. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the United States is experiencing high inflation. In fact, our current inflation rate of nearly 8% is the highest it has been in forty years. That said, the U.S. has experienced even higher inflation. After World War II the inflation rate was around 1…
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“Get clear on what you want to do, stay focused, and do it well” is the first task a successful entrepreneur needs to accomplish, according to prominent business owner Elizabeth Greever. It’s not just knowing the core of your business, but it’s also building relationships and giving back to your community. These are necessary ingredients for develo…
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Why are some entrepreneurs successful and why are some not so much? First, how do we even measure success? Allison Boyd, business owner, measures the success of her business on the impact she has made on people. As a grant writer, her work has the potential to positively impact many. In her case, it has been over 5,000,000 people! Yes, 5,000,000 pe…
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