Episodes

We have a tendency to appreciate what we build more than what we buy this is the last call on being productive in 2020 Winter is coming. Keith spills the beans on Powersports commission pay plans. Two winning Wednesday weekly shoutouts inspire an in-depth conversation on two management styles, family vs fear. Blending both styles into a melting pot of management it all boils down to investing in people. A deeper dive into management and sales reveals tips, tricks, and techniques that lend themse...

Keith recaps a busy week that leaves him feeling fulfilled. From achieving a business milestone with the birth of the Loud Proud American Express. A new vendor relationship with Stickerplug provides Loud Proud American supporters with some sticker options. Connie Covid changes the business plan and challenges Keith's self-confidence. The answer is getting back to the way of his ancestors, hunting, gathering, and building shelter. Getting hands-on repairing a horse stall for a friend clears his h...

A light rain, Christmas candle, and a nacho plate set the mood for this week's episode. From hand carving a wedding gift, coming home to leaking sheetrock to an encounter with bad management Keith stresses the importance of keeping everything in perspective. He shares his technique for handling difficult situations, PPR perspective, patient, and realistic. Take yourself out of the situation and take the time to put everything in perspective. Your situation could always be worse when you compare ...

This week's winning Wednesday weekly shoutout is inspired by a text message from a close friend putting in his two-week notice to pursue his passion. Keith commends his commitment, drive, and balls as he becomes the first person to double-dip in shoutouts. It takes balls to bet on yourself, to give up on a consistent paycheck and get committed to a dream. Keith gives a lunch recommendation to anyone who is feeling vulnerable and looking to make a bad decision. He shares his Wendy's secrets and ...

A hangover thanks to a special opportunity to surprise a living legend, loyal friend, and mentor Mr. Bentley Warren for his 80th birthday. Owner of the biggest biker destination in the state of Maine, Bentleys Saloon a race car legend, self-taught entrepreneur, and co-author of the book Wicked Fast a book on the life and times of the man himself! Keith describes his tribute to Bentley Warren and shares some of his favorite celebrity encounters with Herschel Walker and Kyle Petty. Recapping a bus...

A quickly approaching birthday is an opportunity to pause for reflection. From stories of the jerky boys to being inspired by the boys, and one special lady! Keith has a weekend surrounded by grit. After four shining examples of grit, he takes time to dig into the uncommon human quality of grit. Wikipedia describes grit as a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal. This perseverance of effort promotes...

Two loyal listeners ask questions, Keith breaks down the three biggest avenues to develop a work ethic, academics, athletics, and career. He explains if your dream doesn't line up with your direction you are not going to push through it. When someone is outperforming you they just want it more than you. A switch is flipped when participation becomes a passion and you go from I want to be them to I want to beat them. It takes pride and passion to manifest an unmatched work ethic without work ethi...

Episode zero zero nine the lifeline, Keith takes time to answer questions from fans of the share the struggle podcast. Offering tips and tricks to stay motivated at work during the constantly changing COVID times and how to deal with bullshit all around you. Changes to your daily routine, spicing up your surroundings, cutting the cord, and calendar discipline are just a few ways to help. Take the time to analyze your situation and surroundings, focus on what you can control, and forget what you ...

An unplanned phone call during the show sparks a marriage toast and brings up some potential future guests. COVID proves you can connect and reflect even without traditional forms of communication numerous phone calls and Share The Struggle Podcast challenges force, Keith, into four shoutouts. Addictive personality, bad habits & unmatched work ethic create a vicious circle one Keith refers to the circle of death. When someone preaches removing the negativity in your life, it really hits home whe...

An entrepreneurial beast and a person of power pinpointed something in Keith and opportunity knocks. A one-way ticket to Tennesse not knowing if it was two months or ten years this decision requires leaving his comfort zone and his girlfriend of four years. For someone that has never left home, this opportunity requires him to jump in over his head. Stealing an all-in-one printer from testosterone Tony a witch hunt to find the cousin of Elvis and working for Fred Savage. Finally, love and direct...

This week's winning Wednesday goes from the worst rock and roll song ever written to a bingo hall. Reflecting on one of the most difficult times of our adolescence, the summer after graduation. When his daily routines and comfort go away and the world moves on Keith’s lack of direction leaves him feeling like a basement dweller of life. Keith recalls the fundamental footsteps of his work history from quitting half his jobs to being fired from the other half his resume resembles a paper airplane....

It's time to win Wednesday! This week Keith gets tested on patients and perseverance, after a gut check he rally's to record the fifth episode for the third time. After recapping last week's episode Keith offers a weekly winning Wednesday shoutout to his friend Darren Finnegan chasing his American dream as a brewery owner at Lost Valley Brewing. from business to bands every day started the same way with real talk and motivational minutes. Building a foundation with uncomfortable conversations re...

It's that time of the week again, Winning Wednesday! Keith starts this week's episode by thanking everyone for their support. All the positive support has made a positive impact and he finds it necessary to share a few reviews. Constantly paying attention to the reviews makes him question if social media is making everyone live in high school forever? Are we dopamine addicts? Have you ever felt the pressure to keep up with the Joneses, or live up to your unrealistic expectations? Keith recalls t...

As mainstream media continues to manifest hate you must turn off the news and turn on the positivity. If you want to win Wednesday you need to cut the negativity and allow yourself to be inspired. This week a Jamey Johnson song triggers a timeline to Keith's life and inspires him to share the importance of music. When you use music as a mood maker and a motivator it can help you to get through some challenging times. Keith reflects on his struggle to step out of his comfort zone and describes hi...

Head up there is bigger and better on the horizon, good things happen to good people. 120 seconds of advice from a five-minute phone call inspires an hour-long podcast. How good of a friend are you? If you cannot give two hours can you spare 120 seconds of love? Everyone's story is a source of endless opportunity for growth. As someone that learns best from stories, Keith shares his and encourages you to do the same. In this week's story, Keith takes a job that becomes a career. Determined to ta...

Your struggle is a unique set of circumstances and opportunities sharing your struggle can be a source of strength for others. From shit sandwiches, arm shavings and man periods Keith tells his life story with the hope of making a difference. Starting the journey with his favorite life lesson from early retirement to shoveling human poo in crotchless jeans. Valuing life skills over pretend skills Keith's father teaches him a lesson in hard work and humility that he will never forget. He also sha...