Episodes

Billy is a former defensive lineman ('10) and Naval Academy graduate ('11) from Ridgeway, South Carolina. From digging post holes to becoming a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and a financial executive, Billy's journey is a tes...

All seasoned CPG manufacturing industry professionals: Bruno Garcia, Federico (Freddy) Perez, Sean Fernando, Shawn Davies, and Gilberto Chaviedo Gonzales. Discussion themes - "keep peddling," new beginnings, and the essence o...

Jon Alvarado discusses his challenges and the essence of commitment. Alvy emphasizes acting out of necessity, shares personal struggles with self-worth, and highlights the bonds formed at the Naval Academy. Big memory - Maria...

One of my industry brothers from another mother. Ivan, affectionately known as "Cabeza" by friends, is a multifaceted individual with roots in both Santo Domingo and New York City. As an accomplished Industrial Engineer with...

Zing! Greg Zingler Class of Navy 2010. NFB Sr QB ’09. Currently a KC-135R Pilot in the Air Force Reserve, and a First Officer at United Airlines. Raised in Severna Park, Maryland.- Has a degree in Mech E major. His …

Mike Blade - first sponsor parent on POA. You’ve likely seen this guy on a golf cart during game day. Mike shares his life changing decision to ditch the booze and his “why”. His family was/is a great foundational componen...

DocFair, has had a distinguished career in sports medicine, spanning four decades…significant tenures at Oklahoma State and the United States Naval Academy. Jeff is renowned for his innovative contributions to sports medicine...

Doug Martin, affectionately known as "BFD”! NFB senior ’99. USNA class of 2000. An NFO, now a consultant. From Kansas City, he honed his athletic skills at the all-male Jesuit high school, Rockhurst, where he was deeply inv...

This is Command Master Chief Jason Brown. A patient Senior Chief advisor and mentor of mine at the Naval Academy to his current role as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader at the Navy Hospital in Naples, Italy. Raised in Redla...

Whitney McKoy! (soon to be Whitney Fabian) - a beacon of positivity and a true servant leader. From her roots in Kentucky to her new life in Florida, Whitney has navigated roles at Nielsen, Best Buy, managing a grocery facili...

Chaps John Owen, Matt Nechak, Jordan Stephens, & "el Jeffe" Jeff Lenar.

Calling all music fans that love a good start-up story with potential of making it big. SweetNur (pronounced sweetener) is seeking sponsors and allies to fund his HouseShow road tour next month - October 2023. His focus on t...

Jim Bottomley, affectionately known as Jimbo, a Production Superintendent from Langston, Alabama with a life story that's nothing short of inspiring. From growing up in an abusive home to overcoming a life-threatening stroke ...

Rebekah Riordan - a multi-faceted individual who embodies resilience, empathy, and a strong sense of community. Rooted in a family-oriented background, with brothers that served in the Marine Corps. She's not just reflective...

DOOMAN! Cliff Dooman… A master of his craft on getting SWOLE (and many others). Whether it be the details of proper lifting form, incremental goal step changes, good nutrition, and appropriate rest. At the end of the day, Cl...

Nick Charles! Our first Air Force Footballer. Class of ’10 - ’09 senior season. From San Antonio, TX. Now in Salesforce Enablement - Product Ownership and Change Management and doing some Stand Up Comedy. Key themes in this c...

Meet Ketric "Buff" Buffin, a man of many talents and an embodiment of resilience and heart. NFB senior of ’08. Class of ’09. Currently an Aircraft Maintenance officer in the USMC - still motivated by the camaraderie and fello...

Bruno Garcia is and has been manufacturing site Lean leader for more than the past few years. Watch how memories of Bruno (A mentor, highlighting his ability to instill confidence, diffuse awkward situations, and value every...

After 53 episodes of the “Price of Admission”, the first guest returns. This person paved the way for conversations by setting the tone of what the “price of admission” could be. Almost all of the guests since the start of …

KC Middleton, a navy sprint football senior of ’09. USNA class of 2010. Marine. Now a project manager for new home construction. Known for his grit, strength, and uncompromising spirit. KC, who hails from Jacksonville, Fl...

Bakari Fucuals is an extraordinary leader of people and a mentor who has had a profound influence on me for years. His incredible journey in the manufacturing sector began from the ground up, although it’s not the primary sou...

Born and Raised in Saches, TX (pronounced Saxie), Tim has returned to his stomping grounds today to raise the fam. A 4 year letter winner at Navy in kicking, ’99 NFB senior, class of 2000. “Scooby” is a flier of …

Short and sweet with this modest motivator. NFB ’09, class of ’10 with some D Line scrappy. Commissioned UMSC ground on to -> Air Support Control Officer -> Law School -> Law Firms Lawyering. One of my college roommates. Had...

Justin North is a fellow NAPSter of ’06 and USNA class of 2010. Justin played Linebacker at NAPS after serving as an enlisted Marine (one of the Mustang ballers!). After graduating, he keeps peddling to become a Marine Infan...