Episodes

Keith shares a memorable weekend on the road. Paying tribute, honoring a legacy, and being inspired by someone he never met. While attending the Halee Lyn Memorial Barrel race as a vendor he leaves as more than just a vendor. Memories made friendships formed and a legacy strengthened. Comfort comes from shared values and common beliefs and when everyone comes together for the same reason it reminds you what is great about America! https://www.facebook.com/Halee-Lyn-Cummings-Memorial-Barrel-Race...

In today's episode of Share The Struggle podcast Keith relives last week, the most difficult week he has endured since launching the brand. Costly mistakes, missed deadlines, poor communication, wasted product, and lost profits. Using all the skills possible to remain as focused and calm as possible using as much available time as possible he made a successful week possible. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/Loudprou...

A recap of a busy weekend and the first Loud Proud American road trip! The LPA express hits the road for the first time in seven years. Three days of NBHA National Barrel Horse Association and one surprise challenge that involves some insults but an overwhelming sense of fulfillment. Just when Keith starts to build the confidence he makes some costly mistakes. Some sound advice from a new friend and a speech from Dak Prescott provide some much-needed insight. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-...

On today's episode of Share The Struggle podcast Keith breaks in the new "Studio" Some morning shenanigans pride some laughs and five hours in the car makes for a rough mornig. A quick business update and a story from the first NBHA National Barrel Horse Association race of the regular season. The importance of the National Anthem and the power of prayer push Keith into a late night of research and an emotional speech. A discussion on the benefits of cutting resistance to form a routine. https:...

In this week's episode of Share The Struggle we recap Memorial weekend and the first live event for Loud Proud American! Three days of rain, four hours to set up, credit card malfunctions, a midnight call with tech support, and a lot of great memories. Maine gets back to normalcy and the patrons at Bentley's Saloon embrace the Loud Proud American brand! https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcasthttps://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/Loudproudamerican https://www.i...

Three clean runs and a broken finger, Keith gives us the update on boot camp and Friday night under the lights. We celebrate no mask Monday in Maine and Keith prepares for the first official live event for Loud Proud American. Starting a business in 2019 but having to wait till May 2021 for the first face-to-face sale adds a new level of struggles. A powerful speech from John Maxwell provides some insight as Keith describes the fears and emotions. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Pod...

Last week's "duck" story provoked an audio message of two frisky geese. A shoutout to 2 New England small businesses https://www.walstonwood.com https://www.facebook.com/FreedomDesigns603/ are examples of a family-run businesses and a desire to chase your dreams. Some expired milk and a PB&O sandwich provide some laughs. High school stories highlight Keith's failure to live up to his childhood dreams but prove to be a lesson on grit. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The-Struggle-Podcast https://w...

This week's show is filled with laughs as Keith describes his encounter with Ducksual intercourse. An uncomfortable and inappropriate experience provided some necessary humor. A quote from The Duke John Wayne provides a perfect description for the weekend and a lesson on courage. Alli and Spirit enter their first barrel racing competition and display a high level of courage. As Mother's day passes Keith draws a comparison to parenthood and being a horse owner. https://www.facebook.com/Share-The...

Keith discusses his mother's recent birthday celebration, it turns into a full episode of what his mother means to him and the importance of making time for the people you care about. "Life does not come with a guarantee, that makes time the most important thing for you and me. " A discussion on a current family struggle combined with lessons from mom hilite the value of making time for someone special in your life. https://www.facebook.com/Loudproudamerican https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud...

After a week of being miss led, lied to, over-promised, under-appreciated, let down, and put down I had uncomfortable conversations and avoided uncomfortable conversations I challenged my level of patients and questioned my own abilities. I spent time as a chauffeur wasted time worrying about the thoughts of others, caught up with old friends and made new ones, absorbed bad news digested good news, and experienced a health scare with someone I really care about. Last week left me wore out, burnt...

Today's episode of Share The Struggle connects the last 5 episodes to a two month life-changing challenge. Struggling to get out of the rut caused by his routine Keith felt that his productivity was being smothered. After examining all options it was clear he needed to make a major change. Destined to take back his day and put an end to the self-made label of "not a morning person" he formulates a life-altering challenge. On February 10th 2021 Shock the system 444 was born, listen as he breaks d...

This episode of Share The Struggle has a different tone with a special message to small business owners and soon-to-be business owners. Keith shares some of the struggles he faces as he builds an American-made apparel brand. After 10 years working for Harley-Davidson he invests his life savings into his dream to own his own brand. With no experience designing apparel and limited space, he dives into digital printing. After a year of success and failures, he realizes the need to expand vendors an...

This week's episode of Share The Struggle pick's up from last week's discussion on the comfort zone, fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone. A Marine biologist experiment with sharks, and a bucket of crabs, combined with the research from a Stanford psychologist, provides the necessary insight to understand two types of mindsets. How you view challenges and failures might depend on your personality and mindset. The good news is you can choose your mindset and change your personality because t...

A blown hot water heater leads to a flooded basement and some in-depth research on gratitude. A high school friend and owner of Cote Electrical design LLC comes through to save the day and leave Keith with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. While exploring the benefits of living with a gratitude attitude we examine the impact it plays on our brains. A positive recipe of gratitude, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin provides the necessary elixir to leave our comfort zones. To break down the walls...

A winning Wednesday weekly shoutout to a High school friend and teammate after he delivers a speech that provokes emotion and inspires thought. Honoring the life and legacy of his Farther-in law he creates a memory of a man I never met and now will never forget. This powerful experience is the catalyst for a positive message to anyone that is struggling to pick up the pieces after losing a loved one. A question from a loyal listener fuels a discussion on comfort zones. Understanding the risk an...

In episode 36 of Share The Struggle we explore a mental fix. Keith encourages you to focus on those conversations that you have with yourself. What you say to yourself defines you those conversations will lead you to a conclusion. Feeling sensitive, upset, pissed, angry, annoyed, and depressed are all conclusions that you made based on conversations with yourself. Those internal conversations result in a conclusion and that conclusion plays a pivotal role in your confidence. The things you tell ...

A complete change to life and routines in 2020 uncovers a new passion and way of living. Motivated by the Cowboy way of life Keith embraces the Cowboy code and makes critical life changes. Inspired by the PBR Professional Bull Riders Association, PRCA Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, and NBHA National Barrel Horse Association Keith finds his next big challenge. His wife Allison creates an opportunity and issues a challenge. After accepting the challenge and stepping out of his comfort zone Keith t...

Today Keith digs into Coca-Cola's Better Together global training program to help build an inclusive workplace. You know the training program that encouraged its employees to be less white... These statements provoke a lot of emotion and inspire some research. Starting with the definition of inclusion from Oxford Languages, the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or...

This week we continue last week's relationship advice episode Keith furthers the discussion on communication as he digs into the benefits of having uncomfortable conversations. Uncomfortable conversations are essential to life and are the foundation of leadership in your career. Keith promises you three benefits from uncomfortable conversations 1 will challenge you 2 will humble you and 3 will build you. Keith is once again joined by his beautiful wife Allison as they answer more relationship qu...

The most requested episode of Share The Struggle podcast has finally arrived, the relationship episode! Keith is joined by his wife Allison Liberty as they tackle questions from fans of the podcast. The majority of the relationship questions all revolve around communication. To better understand communication Keith breaks down the four types of communication, verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual. If you desire to be a better partner you first need to be a better person do some soul searching,...

A request from fans of the podcast and two phone calls from on-duty police officers inspires some laughs and a lesson on appreciating the small moments life provides. Driving by feel behind the wheel erases the doubt of a hit and run. Two strong personal relationships prove pivotal in preventing an innocent situation from developing into a major issue. Behind the shock, stress, and frustration lies a lesson on appreciating the moments you have. We often find ourselves hung up on big moments thos...

With the help of research from webster, Wikipedia, the Mayo Clinic, and Harvard business review we tackle stress and job burnout. Stress is the feeling of emotional or physical tension that builds and triggers a fight or flight response. Job burnout is the work-related stress that creates physical or emotional exhaustion. To defeat the common battle against stress we need to develop an uncommon way of looking at it. With the help of research, advice from Eminem, and Keith's personal philosophy y...

This week's show takes a deeper dive into role models and Keith puts them in two categories family or famous. He cautions you to watch how you elevate them, do you place your role models on a pedestal? Do you have the ability to pivot? You need to be ready and okay with the letdown because people make mistakes. As a country, we find ourselves with a real lack of leadership. America is in need of strong leaders as our so-called leaders show a lack of action send mixed messages and miss directed m...

Wikipedia defines a role model as a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people. When Keith was growing up his older brother was his role model. Addiction and poor decision-making led to his first incarceration. Drugs, fraud, and fights led to a life behind bars from jail to prison state to state all his family can do is wait. Keith's admiration quickly turned to resentment and he learns sometimes the first step in realizing who you wa...