In today's episode we are joined by Adam Benenati - a firefighter and real estate investor about to welcome his third little one into the world! Our conversation with Adam focuses mainly around priorities - how does one choose to spend their time and what have been the results of the decisions he's made when it comes to career, investing, and creating a world for his kids to succeed. One of our most relatable episodes to date, whether you're interested in serving your community, upping your portfolio, or just being a good dad, we know there's something here for you!

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0:00 introducing Adam

7:55 crazy firefighting/EMS calls

17:50 real estate investing

28:35 parallels between firefighting and business

49:10 parenthood as a public servant

1:06:45 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are excited to bring you Todd Tanner Michaels! Todd is an artistic renaissance man having experience in writing and releasing his own music, extensive stints in radio - both of these situations bringing him up close and personal with legendary greats like Elton John and Lenny Kravitz! Throughout all of these wild stories and experiences throughout his life one theme has remained consistent: kind relatability. Todd's presence brings a friendly warmth to the room and his stories are bound to not only put a smile on your face - but to remind you how relatable people can be no matter how big their name is.

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0:00 introducing Todd

2:25 songwriting process

11:00 wild tour stories

17:50 finding identity as a musician

26:31 crazy radio days stories

36:40 vulnerability in song writing

58:30 traits of success in musicians

1:18:15 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are excited to bring you another great public servant from the STL police force - Sean Miskovic! Sean is a police officer who was shot multiple times in the line of duty. Our talk with him focuses mainly on the mental, emotional, and physical recovery of that event, his upcoming saga as a father, and what is the tie between forgiveness and masculinity. A great guy with a powerful story, we are glad St. Louis has men on the front lines like Sean!

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0:00 introducing Sean/getting shot

9:10 recovery

12:40 forgiveness and masculinity

24:05 running into past arrests

29:55 PTSD

35:40 keeping faith in people

39:10 dealing with negative opinions of cops

46:00 mental health

53:40 physical training

1:01:30 expecting fatherhood

1:11:40 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we bring you Brandon Janosky! Brandon has a multitude of experiences dating back his days at Villanove to changing career fields three times (engineering, wealth management, and working in venture capital) that all eventually led to him running his own businesses in the high end car detailing experience services. A father and a frequent participant in ultra marathons and long distance racing - Brandon reminds us that a life worth living is one where moderation is dish rarely enjoyed.

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0:00 introducing Brandon/ultra marathons

5:10 mental toughness

14:05 ultra communities

17:40 business ventures

26:00 previous work experience

50:40 fatherhood

1:15:40 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we bring you a good old fashioned renaissance man, Jim Avery! Jim has LOADS of personal experience from his youth to today. Finding himself in situations of homelessness as a teenager, enlisting in the USMC and doing multiple tours overseas, taking on college to law school to even holding representative office in Missouri today - Jim's story is full of wonder and humor to boot. If you are looking for a successful personal injury attorney who actually takes the time to become friends with his clients and get them the best results possible, we invite you to sit back and get to know Jim!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:15 introducing Jim

5:50 military service

20:50 professional evolution

21:40 piloting

39:20 travel

52:05 homeless at 17, youth stories

1:07:35 opening law firm

1:26:10 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are THRILLED to bring you someone we have mentioned time and time again on the show and FINALLY her day has come! Amanda Clifton is a bjj black belt, instructor in for women at Revive BJJ, an avid Crossfit practitioner and coach, and a VP of Tech/Business Operations at Centiene Tech. Amanda is actually the person who Zach first rolled with a half decade ago who that opened his eyes to the world of jiu jitsu. And yes, she is the one who worked him multiple times in a three minute round. A competitor through and through, Amanda's story is one of winning and finding balance not only as a high level athlete but as a dedicated partner and leader to many.

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:15 introducing Amanda/bjj origins

12:40 black belt promotion/competing worlds

21:10 training in Greece w/ Ffyion Davies

28:30 crossfit

37:15 physicality’s impact

1:04:25 scary pace of life

1:10:45 hyrox v crossfit

1:16:40 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we are pleased to bring your Shawn Estep - principal attorney at the Estep Law Firm specializing in estate planning and making sure your assets are secure to your best interest before passing. This is the second estate planning attorney we have featured on the show and we were so grateful for his time and know how on the subject. Shawn's story actually begins with him as an engineer - having gone through the math and science heavy degree to only find a deeper burning passion elsewhere in the world of legal. This led to him embarking in law school while already enveloped in his career and family life. The decision since has been nothing short of rewarding and helped shape his perspective on family, legacy, and mortality.

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:15 introducing Shawn

4:05 getting into law from engineering

23:30 generic estate planning advice

30:35 entrepreneurship vs employment

41:00 notable stories from estate planning

53:45 elder law

1:08:20 questions when setting up a will

1:11:10 exit plan institute

1:21:20 TSG + outro

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In today's episode we bring you another WMA and TAC Team contemporary - Bill Brown! Bill has lived a diverse life of growing up fast and quickly falling into the world of collectables with high upside. Whether it's watches, precious metals, bourbon, or even coveted Jordan's - Bill's knowledge is near limitless as to how valuable some trinkets can really be. As well, he explains how a tough childhood pushed him into combat sports, earning his purple belt, and how this plays into management of wealth and teams and even how he parents his kids. A great guy with a broad experience of knowledge - this episode is full of gems and we couldn't be happier to bring it to you!

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0:00 intro

0:20 sponsors

2:25 introducing Bill/collectables

27:55 combat sports/childhood origins

49:45 masculinity/fatherhood

1:01:00 bourbon

1:29:10 TSG + outro

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