I FINALLY Get it!

Little Things Matter with Donnie Ardoin - Ep. 63

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest bet his retirement on himself and never looked back. After a career in the oil field, as a Procurement Officer, he began researching his options and decided on a franchise model. Today, he runs a successful PostNet location.

Meet Donnie Ardoin, owner of PostNet of Lafayette. To learn more about Donnie visit https://locations.postnet.com/la/lafayette/5520-johnston-st .

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What You Do is Not Who You Are with Ross Murphree - Ep. 62

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Whether you’ve met this week ‘s guest or not you’ve likely seen him working hard at his family’s restaurant. There comes a little notoriety being a second-generation restauranteur, but there are also pressures from being in the spotlight. Thankfully, he hasn’t allowed those pressures to shape who is truly is.

Meet Ross Murphree, entrepreneur and soon to be owner of one of Lafayette’s most iconic restaurant’s - Olde Tyme Grocery. To learn more about Ross and Olde Tyme visit https://www.oldetymegrocery.com/#/ .

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Business is a Story of Courage with Andrew Tregre - Ep. 61

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest started out as an intern while in college and has risen to the ranks of leadership in his financial services firm and owner of his own company. His approach is unique, and he has gained a ton of wisdom in a short time.

Meet Andrew Tregre, founder and CEO of Tregre Financial. For more information, please visit Andrew at https://northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/andrew-tregre/ .

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Go With Your Gut with Lanie McKnight - Ep. 60

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever thought about moving from full-time employment to small business this is the episode for you. This week’s guest was an educator for more than 30 years and followed her inner voice and took the leap to open a custom travel business.

Meet Lanie McKnight, founder and co-owner of JTP Custom Travel. For more information please visit Lanie at https://www.jtpcustomtravel.com/ .

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My People Are Cray Cray with Jeffrey Benton - Ep. 59

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like everybody is a little crazy? This week’s guest has a theory that we all need to explore.

Meet Jeffrey Benton, Expert EOS Implementor. To learn more about David visit https://www.strongercompany.com/ .

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Rules For Any Business with David Barras - Ep. 58

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest owns and operates a hydro excavation company. If you’ve never heard of that you’re not alone. What is great about this episode is that he proves that basic business rules apply to all industries.

Meet David Barras, owner of Bully Industrial. To learn more about David visit https://bullyind.com/ .

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Freelancing is Freedom with Marybeth Daigle - Ep. 57

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week’s is a freelance graphic designer. She explains how she went from employee to a self-employed business owner.

Meet Marybeth Daigle, owner of Daigle Design. To learn more about Marybeth visit https://marybethdaigledesign.com/ .

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It's About Helping People with Jesse Crouch - Ep. 56

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week’s passion is helping people and every job and business he has been in has been based in outcome he can help bring.

Meet Jesse Crouch, Benefits Consultant with Stiel Insurance Group. To learn more about Jesse visit https://www.stielinsurance.com/ .

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Extreme Clarity with Paul George - Ep. 55

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest started speaking to underprivileged kids on a basketball court and now is a sought-after speaker to leaders of non-profits and for-profit businesses.

Meet Paul George, author, speaker, and consultant. His books Rethink Happiness: Dare to Embrace God and Experience True Joy and Holy Grit: A Saintly Guide to Becoming a Man of Virtue can be found on Amazon. To learn more about Paul visit https://www.paulgeorge.la/ .

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Impacting Others with David Wooton - Ep. 54

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week's guest teaches me something profound every time I visit with him. He has a way of saying things that will stop you in your tracks and this episode is no different.

Meet David Wooton, entrepreneur, and author of Meeting Homeless Jesus A Journey from Believing to Knowing. To learn more about David visit

https://www.facebook.com/david.wooton.77 .

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Business is About People with Logan Bowers Ep. - 53

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought of investing in real estate? Our guest teaches real estate investors what they need to know and on this week’s episode he shares how the people you deal with make all the difference.

Meet Logan Bowers, founder of Strategic Stewardship. To learn more about Logan visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-bowers-a2b498188/ .

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Put Yourself Out There with Gerald Huffman - Ep. 52

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500

I’ve known our next guest for seven years and have enjoyed watching his evolution as an entrepreneur. He has learned from each experience and grown every step of the way along his entrepreneurial journey and he’s here to help us grow.

Meet Gerald Huffman, founding of Syzmic and creator of Webpulse. To learn more about Gerald visit https://www.syzmic.com/ .

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Play to Your Crowd with Matt Cobb - Ep. 51

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought about who owns your favorite band? Yes, you can own a band. This week’s guest owns two party bands and the lessons he shares applies to any business.

Meet Matt Cobb, founding member of the award-winning party bands Rouge Krewe and Parade Route. To learn more about Matt and the band visit https://www.rkpartyband.com/ .

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Opportunities are Everywhere with Ershad Ganjy - Ep. 50

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest shares stories from several entrepreneurial ventures. He has learned lessons from each experience he has been able to apply those lessons and find great success.

Meet Ershad Ganjy, founder of Mr. Pen, one of several brands in his parent company Dius Brands. To learn more about Ershad and his companies visit https://www.diusbrands.com/ .

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The Business of Art with Hunter DeBlanc - Ep. 49

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest talks about the business side of art and entertainment. He shares how his career has been a series of unexpected opportunities that came from his persistence.

Meet professional musician Hunter DeBlanc. To hear Hunter’s music and learn more about how he entertains by visiting https://www.instagram.com/hunterdeblanc/ .

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What's Next? with Blake Johnson II - Ep. 48

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest gives great advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow a company the right way. His “What’s Next?” attitude is a perfect way to look at each day.

Meet Blake Johnson II with Blake Johnson Insurance Agency. You can learn more about his agency by visiting https://www.blakefromsf.com/?cmpid=yiza_blm_0001 .

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Take Chances with Blase Inzina - Ep.47

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest freely admits he’s done things that he probably shouldn’t have done. But he also knows he couldn’t accomplish all he has without taking chance.

Meet Blase Inzina with Blase Inzina Injury Attorneys. You can learn more about his firm by visiting https://blaseinzina.com/ .

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You Can't Do Business Alone with Greg Geoffroy - Ep. 46

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week has experienced a lot during his changing career as a Land Man. In this episode he shares the most important part of his business – it’s about people.

Meet Greg Geoffroy with G2 Land Services. To learn more about Greg visit https://g2landservices.com/ .

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Getting Your Message Out with Scotty Baudoin - Ep. 45

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

If you think this week’s guest sounds familiar, you’re right. Not only was he our very first guest he’s also our first repeat guest. After retiring from a successful career as an Electrical Engineer he has discovered that it’s more difficult than he realized to change how others perceive you. Listen to learn how he is getting his message out.

Meet Scotty Baudoin, EOS Implementor. To learn more about Scotty visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/scotty-baudoin .

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Take Action, Then Improve with Lo Weinstein - Ep. 44

Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest is a first-generation business owner who never thought about owning her own business. After 7 years in operation, she has realized that you can't put things off until they're perfect. Today, she takes action and continually improves.

Meet Lo Weinstein, owner of Approved Mortgage. To learn more about Lo visit https://www.approvedmortgagenow.com/ .

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Change Your Mind, Change The World with Charles Edwards - Ep. 43

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest shares his story of overcoming personal struggles and how it led to serving people in a unique way. His entrepreneurial journey started miraculously and it seems that it’s leading to his mission – help a lot of people.

Meet Charles Edwards, owner of Advanced Telehealth Consulting Solutions and One Telemed. To learn more about Charles visit https://www.onetelemed.com/ .

To find the book Charles referenced click the following link, Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza.

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Lessons Learned with Bill Lukasko - Ep. 42

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week shares that it took a lot of discernment and prayer to move from a comfortable job with a great company into entrepreneurship. He shares how important it was that he and his business partner, Ryan Fuselier, built their company on trust in each other. Together, they have decades of experience and those lessons have helped reduce costly mistakes that often occur in startups.

Meet Bill Lukasko, Chief Operating Office of Fuselier Surveying and Mapping. To learn more about Bill visit https://www.fuselierllc.com/ .

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Own Your Outcomes with Robbie Breaux - Ep. 41

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500

If you’re in business for yourself – this is an important episode. This week’s guest shares how discipline and attitude has helped him grow is business and become a sales professional.

Meet Robbie Breaux, from Robbie Breaux and Team with REAL. To learn more about Robbie visit https://robbiebreaux.com/ . Robbie also hosts a great community page on Facebook called Lafayette Lifestyle. Go join at https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteLifestyle .

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Your Fair Share with Odell Lamartiniere – Ep. 40

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

What started out as a one-man business has turned into a family operated company that is quietly delivering the American Dream to generations of families throughout South Louisiana. It seems that everything they’re doing has a positive ripple effect.

Meet Odell Lamartiniere, owner of Lamar Properties. To learn more about Odell and how he serves the world visit https://www.lamarproperties.net/ .

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Relationships Matter with Rob Kirkpatrick – Ep. 39

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Whether you’re trying to find the right person to help you with a home project or looking for your first job, relationships matter. Our guest this week spent the first half of his career in media and has taken his experience, skills, and relationships into his new career as a business consultant.

Meet Rob Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Brands. You can learn more by visiting https://kirkpatrickbrands.com/ .

You can also check out one of Rob’s go-to podcasts, called The Daily Presidential Brief by Mike Baker at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-presidents-daily-brief-95140069/ .

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Leading is Amazing with Jackie Hettich - Ep. 38

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week started her career as a Landman in the oilfield and ended up founding a wellness clinic that has become Lafayette’s premier vitamin IV infusion and wellness clinic.

Meet Jackie Hettich, Founder and CEO of Vivid Infusion and Wellness,

To learn more visit https://www.vividinfusionla.com/ .

You can also pick up the book Jackie referenced called Compassionate Leadership.

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Red Carpet Experience with Anna Olivier - Ep. 37

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

As sad as this might sound, it’s actually hard to get a contractor to answer their phone. That is just one example of how our next guests provides a “Red Carpet Experience” for their customers.

Meet Anna Olivier, owner of Jim Olivier’s Home Improvements and Roofing Louisiana.

To learn more visit https://jimolivier.com/ and https://roofinglouisiana.com/ .

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Doing What You Love with Allison Brandon – Ep. 36

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week has a passion for the performing arts and it has led to her creating one of the most unique businesses in Lafayette, LA.

Meet Allison Brandon, founder of Wonderland Academy and Wonderland Center for Performing Arts.

To learn more visit https://www.wonderlandperformingarts.com/ . She also started a non-profit to serve adults called The Looking Glass Theatre Company. Check it out at https://www.thelookingglasstheatreco.org/ .

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Understanding Your Role with Ron Prejean – Ep. 35

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week just might win the award for most “lightbulb moments.” His insights from his career as a CPA for more than 50 years are filled with value. You’ll hear how he grew his firm and was open to many entrepreneurial opportunities.

Meet Ron Prejean, CPA and entrepreneur.

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Finding Your Next Gear with Hunter Thevis - Ep. 34

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week shares some of the lessons he has learned to help his company find their next gear. Although he has found success early in his career it seems he’s just getting started. Meet Hunter Thevis, co-owner S1 Technology.

Hunter mentioned several books that have inspired his growth. Here they are in case you want to pick them up:

38 Letter From J. D. Rockefeller to His Son , by G. Ng

Traction, by Gino Wickman

Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Handbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell, by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle.

How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie

To learn more about S1 Technology visit https://www.s1technology.com/ .

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Accidental Entrepreneur with Luke Andrus - Ep. 33

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

There are several pathways to entrepreneurship. Our guest this week didn't set out to own 38 Anytime Fitness locations, but he realized that every stop along his journey was for a reason.

Meet Luke Andrus, co-owner Blue Star Investments which owns 38 Anytime Fitness locations and counting.

To learn more about Blue Star Investments visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-star-investments/ .

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Growth Takes Time with Keesha Buteau - Ep. 32

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We all want to speed up business growth but it takes time to grow. Our guest this week shares her experiences from her first year in business as well as what she wants to accomplish in the coming years.

Meet Keesha Buteau, founder of Beacon of Light

To learn more about Keesha visit https://www.beaconoflightla.com/ .

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Lured into Photography with Zachary Dubois - Ep. 31

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Our guest this week shares the difficulties of moving from one business to another. And he also shares how surprised he was that he was able to bring so much knowledge and skills into his second business.

Meet Zachary Dubois, Founder and CEO of Cajun Lures and Lagniappe Productions.

To learn more about Zachary you can visit Cajun Lures at https://www.cajunlures.com/ or check out his newest venture, Lagniappe Productions, by visiting https://www.facebook.com/LagniappeProduction .

Reordering Priorities with Boyd Raborn - Ep. 30

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Our guest this week started his entrepreneurial journey as a way to supplement his income and found that it was his true calling. After years of exploration and adjustments he landed exactly where he was supposed to be.

Meet Boyd Raborn, Founder and CEO of R.A.H. Homes and Construction.

To learn more about Boyd visit https://www.facebook.com/boyd.raborn and R.A.H. Homes and Construction visit https://www.facebook.com/RAHHomescommercialandresidential/ .

Do What You Do As You with Melissa Bowen - Ep. 29

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever felt like you were playing a role at work, or in life? Too often we find ourselves in situations where we "fake it till we make it." Our next guest has realized that's no way to go through life.

Meet Melissa Bowen, founder and Counselor at The Authenticity Center.

To learn more about Melissa and how she helps people reconnect with their authenticity visit https://www.melissabowenlpc.com/ .

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Only You Dictate Who You Are with Nate Johnson – Ep. 28

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

We face challenges daily and sometimes we allow the ups and down dictate who we are. Our next guest believes we should let who we are control the challenges.

Meet Nate Johnson, founder and owner of Reve Coffee.

To learn more about Nate and what he's up to visit https://revecoffee.com .

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A Better Way to Healthcare with Dr. Creig Shute - Ep. 27

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever figured out a better way to do something? Most likely we've all discovered short cuts or better ways to do small things. This week's guest discovered a better way to provide accessible, personal and very affordable healthcare.

Meet Dr. Creig Shute, founder of Elite Direct Primary Care. Elite DPC is a Acadiana's first Direct Primary Care practice.

To learn more about Dr. Shute or the clinic visit https://www.elitedpc.com/ .

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Be Uniquely Creative with Jady Regard - Ep. 26

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

Get ready for several lightbulb moments. This week's guest proved you can (and should) be creative in any business.

Meet Jady Regard, Chief Nut Officer at Cane River Pecan Company.

To learn more about Jady check out a few of his unique companies by visiting the following sites:

Cane River Pecan Company: https://www.caneriverpecan.com/

Pie Bar: https://www.caneriverpecan.com/piebar

The Little Band Man: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebandman/

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Love is a Journey with Lance Strother - Ep. 25

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

This week's guest discovered his life's purpose by reading one Bible verse, 1 John 4: 7-8.

Meet Lance Strother, Co-founder of LEAD Professionals Group.

To learn more about Lance visit https://www.leadprofessionalsgroup.com .

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Behind the Scenes with Dustin Webb - Ep. 24

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600

As we wrap up 2023 and look forward to 2024, we look back on all the lessons we’ve learned and how we can improve in the future.

Meet Dustin Webb, Producer of I FINALLY Get It!

To watch more episodes, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ywA2jSToi-uQNNRh83UC4P8NDBI-qKb .

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My Health, My Choice with Michael Roberts - Ep. 23

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600

As business owners and entrepreneurs we need to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our businesses. Our next guest has figured that out for himself and now helps others optimize their health.

Meet Health Coach, Michael Roberts.

To learn more about Mike and what he’s up to by visiting https://www.facebook.com/SUPERMANTAYLOR?mibextid=kFxxJD .

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Go Slow to Go Fast with Monica Rogeau – Ep. 22

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We rush through life trying to get as much done as we can. Too often, we get overwhelmed and miss our mark completely. Tune in to hear what our next guest has discovered.

Meet Monica Rougeau, Founder of Elevare.

To learn more about Monica and what she’s up to by visiting https://www.elevareintl.com/ .

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Show Up as Yourself with Kirt Boudreau -Ep. 21

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We all have different roles in life and professionally. We are parents, children, co-workers, friends, mentors and more. But that doesn’t mean we have to act like different people in each role.

Our next guest realized the importance of being your authentic self in all situations.

Meet Kirt Boudreau, C12 Chair in Lafayette, LA.

To learn more about Kirt and what he’s up to visit https://www.joinc12.com/chairs/kirt-boudreau/ .

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Stop Treating Your Business Like a Job with Taylor Davis -Ep. 20

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

It often takes self-employed advisors and counselors a while to realize they are business owners. When they do, it’s a game changer.

Meet Taylor Davis, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual.

To learn more about Taylor and what he’s up to visit https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/taylor-davis/ .

Balance is a Lie with Tara Thimmesch-Bienvenu -Ep. 19

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

If you’re a bad ass woman and looking for harmony in your life, Tara is the coach who can help your achieve get there. In this episode, she offers practical tips and guidance to help us all.

Meet Tara Thimmesch-Bienvenu, Executive and Neuro Performance Coach.

To learn more about Tara and what she’s up to visit https://www.facebook.com/tarabienvenuCoach .

Letting Go Was Needed to Grow with Bruce Brown -Ep. 18

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Leading a company that has been operating for more than four decades requires an ability to change. Too often change is less than popular. Our next guest has led his company through both technology and personnel changes with great success.

Meet Bruce Brown, CEO of Computer One.

To learn more about Bruce and what he’s up to visit https://www.computer1inc.com/ .

Serve First, Succeed Second with Landon Fitzgerald -Ep. 17

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Servant leaders serve where they are needed, at home, at work and in the community. Our next guest shares how his serve first mentality has led to his success.

Meet Landon Fitzgerald, owner of Perfect Fitz.

To learn more about Landon and what he’s up to visit https://www.perfectfitz.com/ .

Compete with Yourself and Win with Jason Guidry -Ep. 16

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600

We’ll never have all the answers, so why should that stop us from trying to win in the entrepreneurial world. Our next guest started with a plan, made some adjustments, and simply went out and made it happen.

Meet Jason Guidry, Founder of ACTS Physical Therapy.

To learn more about Jason and what he’s up to visit https://actspt.urpt.com/ .

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Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap of Faith with Mark Fontenot -Ep. 15

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

If you’re employed and thinking about owning your own business our next guest shares how it requires a leap of faith. His methodical approach is a lesson for anyone with entrepreneurial dreams.

Meet Mark Fontenot, CEO of Louisiana Garage Solutions.

To learn more about Mark and what he’s up to visit https://garagesolutionsla.com/ .

Getting Through the Hard Parts of Life Better Than You Were with Roy Petitfils -Ep. 14

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Everyone experience difficulties, and there are times when we all wonder, why life is so hard. Our next guest shares insights from his overwhelming struggles during COVID and how he managed to come out better than before.

Meet Roy Petitfils, LPC, Counselor specializing in adolescents and young adults.

Do yourself a favor. After listening to this amazing episode, go check out Roy’s Ted Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC2z69q3L0o&t=28s .

To learn more about Roy and his counseling practice visit https://roypetitfils.com/ .

The Development of a Leader with Noah Brandon -Ep. 13

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

If you are the person making the decisions for your company, at some point you must ask yourself if you should be the one to blame when things go wrong. Our next guest shares some of his journey developing into the leader he is today.

Meet Noah Brandon, CEO of Unitech Training Academy.

To learn more about Noah and Unitech Training Academy visit https://unitechta.edu/ .

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Accounting is More About People than Numbers with Marcus Mire -Ep. 12

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

How well do you know your accountant? Historically, CPA firms would know all about your numbers and little about you. Our next guest has built his practice based on relationships. His business model is unique and his team treats you as the unique person you are.

Meet Marcus Mire, founder and CEO of Mire Group CPA’s.

To learn more about Marcus and Mire Group CPA’s visit https://www.mire.group/ .

Business Owners Need a Thick Skin with Whitney Savoie -Ep. 11

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever had a full-time job and tried running a company you’re going to want to listen to this episode. After being a part of a successful start-up that went public, then joining another exciting start-up, our next guest has decided to invest in a franchise model. She’s learning how challenging it can be.

Meet Whitney Savoie the owner of Cycle Bar of Lafayette. She has a lot of great advice for young entrepreneurs.

To learn more about Whitney you can reach her visit https://www.cyclebar.com/location/lafayette . You can also check out what she’s doing as the full-time as the Vice President of Marketing at https://flyguys.com/louisiana/lafayette/ .

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Horse Sense is Good Business Sense with Daniel Dauphin -Ep. 10

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500

1Have you ever wondered if all the hard work you put into mastering your craft is worth it? Today’s social media and marketing tactics might help some people fake it until they make it, but nothing takes the place of real-world expertise.

Our next guest, Daniel Dauphin, is the owner of Dauphin Horsemanship and host of The Adult Onset Horsemanship Podcast. For more than 30 years he has worked with thousands of horses and people to better understand how each other work. Daniel is a world renown authority on bits and bit functionality.

To learn more about Daniel and Dauphin Horsemanship visit https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/ .

Great Ideas Only Take You So Far with Reece Theriot -Ep. 09

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought of a great idea for a business? In this episode we learn what it takes to go from concept to commercialization.

Our next guest, Reece Theriot, is the founder and CEO of Fulcrum Sales and Marketing, but his entrepreneurial journey didn’t start there. Along the way he has explored several promising business ideas that didn’t quite meet his expectations. However, his journey ultimately led him to his true expertise and passion.

To learn more about Reece and Fulcrum Sales and Marketing visit https://fulcrumsales.marketing/ .

A Life of Service and Significance with Craig "FatCat" Henry -Ep. 08

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500

We all experience ups and downs in life, but as Vince Lombardi said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”

Our next guest, Craig “FatCat” Henry, shares his journey of struggles, setbacks, and success and how it all led him to a life of service and significance.

He started a non-profit, called Holy Trinity Catering, which specializes in catering events for church groups, civic organizations, and feeding those less fortunate or in time of need or disaster. From time to time, they do cater “For Profit” events to support their mission.

To learn more about Craig and Holy Trinity Catering visit https://holytrinitycatering.com/ .

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In Service to Serve Other People with Fred Reggie -Ep. 07

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500

7Have you ever wondered if an act of kindness goes beyond the moment? If providing a service helps anyone besides the person receiving the service?

Our next guest, Fred Reggie, shares when he realized his service served others at a deeper level, it gave him a purpose beyond his imagination. Fred read from a card he created called, “My Purpose – Ripple, Resonate, and Reshape.” Go to the 25:56 mark and hear his special message.

To learn more about Fred Reggie visit https://www.fredreggie.com/ .

The Benefits of Hiring a Coach with Dr. Scott Clark -Ep. 06

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought about hiring a coach or consultant? There are many questions that must be answered. Will we get a return on our investment? Will this person work well with our team? Are they really the expert we need? Will it work?

Our next guest, Dr. Scott Clark, shares that every time he has hired a coach or consultant it has helped his company move up a level. In one case his revenue tripled in one month.

To learn more about Dr. Scott and Clark Integrated Medical Clinics visit https://www.clarkintegrated.com/ .

Job vs. Entrepreneur - It's your choice with Ryan Owens -Ep. 05

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Every day brings new opportunities to make decisions, but some decisions have a larger impact than others. This week’s guest shares how his desire to spend more time with his family and his dream to be an entrepreneur guided his decision to leave a stable job as a corporate pilot and dedicate his time and attention to helping others realize their dreams of becoming safe, knowledgeable, and confident pilots.

Ryan Owens is the founder and Chief Flight Instructor at Owens Flight Training. With training centers in Lafayette, LA and Opelousas, LA the team of Flight Instructors help students achieve their dreams. They help them get their private pilot license, instrument rating, commercial pilot license, as well as training Certified Flight Instructors.

Owens Flight Training recently added a Cirrus aircraft to its fleet and are now helping Cirrus owners with their ratings. Soon, they will be the area's only certified Cirrus Training Center.

You can reach Ryan and the team at Owens Flight Training by visiting https://www.owensflighttraining.com/ .

Aligning your company with your values with Cherie Hebert -Ep. 04

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like your company’s culture doesn’t align with your personal values? Our guest this week shares how she discovered a way to ensure your company reflects your standards.

Cherie Hebert is the founder and CEO of BBR Creative, Acadiana’s largest women-led marketing agency. BBR Creative was founded in 1997 and partners with businesses big and small to support marketing directors and company leaders with clever advertising that works.

To reach Cherie and BBR Creative visit https://bbrcreative.com/.

For more information on David Friedman’s book, Culture by Design visit https://culturewise.com/.

Living an others centered life Carol Trosclair -Ep. 03

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0500

We’ve all heard the expression, “It’s better to give than receive.” And we’ve likely felt how good it really feels to make other people a priority. Our guest today admits to focusing on herself and making her comfort and feelings a priority, at times. That is, until she learned that the rewards of focusing on others brings more joy and peace to her life than she ever imagined. She calls it living an “others centered life.”

Carol Trosclair has spent the past 31 years as a Petroleum Landman and is President of Carol Trosclair, Inc. She travels throughout Louisiana and Texas connecting land owners and oil field companies while spreading joy and happiness to everyone she encounters.

You can reach out to Carol by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroltrosclair/ . She is also the Fundraising Chair for the David Trosclair Memorial Scholarship, which goes to outstanding Kinesiology students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Be you no matter what you do with John Ray Perkins -Ep. 02

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0500

The average person will switch careers 3 – 7 times in their working lifetime. But when you’re married with 4 children you want to make sure you’re making the right move.

In this episode John Ray Perkins shares how his concerns about transitioning from ministry to real estate were unnecessary. In fact, it has led to many wonderful and unexpected encounters with people at every stage of their faith journey.

John Ray is a leading real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Acadiana. You can check out his website by visiting https://johnrayperkins.kw.com/. There you will find links to his social media accounts and the informative content he shares weekly.

Wisdom From A Workaholic with Scotty Baudoin -Ep. 01

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Have you ever been told you’re a workaholic? Sometimes the desire to excel at work can interfere with your family, health, and other goals.

In this episode Scotty Baudoin shares his journey of discovering and working to overcome the challenges of workaholism. After a successful 36-year career as an Electrical Engineer, Scotty recently sold his consulting practice and became a Professional EOS Implementer, in Lafayette, LA.

As Scotty tried to assist a family member by finding a counselor, he began to realize that some of the same issues that lead to other addictions, such as drug and alcohol abuse also contribute to workaholism. He said, “You can find support from AA, OA and other A’s, but there are no workaholic’s anonymous groups.”

He invites you to have a conversation if you feel like you’re suffering from workaholism. You can reach Scotty at scotty.baudoin@eosworldwide.com or by visiting https://www.eosworldwide.com/scotty-baudoin .

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Welcome to I FINALLY Get It! with Jeff Martin -Ep. 00

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:00:00 -0500

Welcome to I FINALLY Get It! This episode is simply an introduction to the podcast and its host, Jeff Martin. This is a weekly video podcast. We'll publish a new episode every Monday morning.

Our goal is to interview real people like you and me who have found success and overcome challenges. We'll dig deep on the lessons they have learned so you can avoid the challenges they've face and shortcut your success.

Jeff is an entrepreneur and Business Coach. Other than four years in the United States Navy, Jeff has been a self-employed entrepreneur for more than 30 years.

In the end, our goal is to help you learn real life lessons from real people, so you can live a good life.

Let's Get It!