Episodes

"Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity; it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all" William Faulkner or Alton Brown on season 12 episode 3 of Iron Chef America haha. A difficult night sleep provided an ideal opportunity to count blessings and explore living grateful. As Thanksgiving approaches its important to realize being thankful doesn't happen once a year its an act that needs to be practiced daily. Like any hobby or support living grateful takes practice...

Stop making excuses, you need to make time for yourself and the people you care about taking a break from your goals can often put your closer to your goals. Live for the moment share your story share your struggles if you don't share your story with strangers you're writing a book that isn't worth a second look. Opening yourself up others allows you to be inspired by others and motivated by others. Todays episode of Share The Struggle podcast is an inspiring message from a lesson learned from a...

Darren Finnegan Owner operator of Lost Valley Brewing Company in Auburn Maine joins Share The Struggle Podcast to share a milestone moment for him and his business. Listen as Darren shares the growing pains of launching a brewery as they close in on five years in business and makes a milestone announcement. LVB Co joins forces with Central Distributors to bring their flagship beer the Otterslide IPA to a store near you (Maine Residents) from Kittery to Caribou! Darren and Keith's bromance relati...

A tough day for technology challenges a deadline and changes the direction of the show but thankfully a 44 billion dollar acquisition sparks a powerful debate. Elon Musk's Twitter takeover provides some polarizing opinions and powerful points of view from Keith. Steadfast in his belief that raising youth on participation trophies creates a false fantasy that doesn't prepare children for the harsh realities of the real world. Learning the difficult lesson of failure and not being good enough cond...

We live in a world where everyone is hiring. Good help is hard to find and great help is even harder to keep and there isn't anybody working for cheap. Mcdonald's and Dunkin Donuts are $16.50 to $19.50 to start. A pandemic, large unemployment checks rising inflation declining work ethic, and a lack of good service. These outside forces are working against us but between us, there are a lot of things that can be improved by us. Why fuss and cuss over what is out of our control when we can just ta...

Two loyal listeners of Share The Struggle Podcast bet on themselves and credit the show with helping them to take the leap. The actions of two men motivate Keith and hopefully many more that listen to the show because the confidence and success of your peers can be the positive push you need to challenge yourself. As the Loud Proud American travel schedule comes to an end instead of relief the opposite actually happens and Keith finds himself feeling overwhelmed. In an effort to kick the overwo...

Keith welcomes new listeners and recaps the biggest event of the year the Fryeburg Fair. Alli joins the show to echo the humbled feelings and celebrate the end of a busy 2022 travel schedule. Stressing the importance of community aka common unity as a key ingredient to a successful event and season. https://www.fryeburgfair.org/ https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/ https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.facebook.com/Loudproudamerican https://www.instagram.com/loud_proud_american/ h...

From being accused of glorifying war and condoning violence to meeting the former Governor of Maine Paul LePage! Keith shares his first few days at the 2022 Fryeburg Fair as he pushes towards his lofty expectations and big goals. Somewhere between being told his made in USA apparel line is nothing but a fire starter to being told he is a celebrity if the "Fair Truth" https://www.fryeburgfair.org/ https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/ https://www.loudproudamerican.shop/ https://www.facebook.c...

The excitement and anticipation for the Fryeburg Fair is upon us! The largest event for Loud Proud American, the site of the biggest success story for 2021 is here again. Maine's largest Fair is just days away and Keith is hard at work planning and preparing for success. In today's episode of Share The Struggle we examine the risk and reward for Loud Proud American unloading a bank account to bet on the brand. https://www.fryeburgfair.org/ https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.com/ https://www.lo...

Ap.pre.ci.a.tion Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. A feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude. Turning 40 and having the first photo shoot for Loud Proud American has Keith full of appreciation and ready to turn it into a life lesson! A weekend at https://bentleyssaloon.com/ was filled with surprises thanks to a lot of help from his wife Alli. After a long look at his life trying to determine any regrets, Keith can't help but think of his...

Have you ever put too much faith in an event, experience, or relationship only to be disappointed? The anticipation and expectation are way higher than the experience and reality. This week Keith shares a recent experience that left him feeling defeated and weak. Trying to survive while betting on himself and pushing an all-American brand recent results and an unwelcoming reception push him to an all-time low. A weekend with unfriendly rodeo cowboys proves even if you have common values you may ...

The American Flag has stood as a symbol of freedom since being accepted as the official flag for the United States Of America in 1777. Though times of war and peace the American flag has served as a beacon of hope and a reminder of democracy. A heartbreaking antipatriotic trend is sweeping the country threatening to divide a nation and Keith is experiencing it firsthand. As he grinds to build an all-American brand he never expected to be met with such resistance toward American manufacturing. Wh...

Last week's episode and this week's lesson help us realize we have the power of choice, we get to choose what our mood is what our energy is, pessimistic, optimistic, realistic, or unrealistic, the choice is yours. To chase your dreams, to run and scream, to live and fear, or to tell our emotions to get the hell out of here, we get to choose. British novelist and short story writer Phyllis Bottoome said "there are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulties, or you alter yoursel...

Fear; is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Episode 111 starts with education on fear inspired by the book Jump dare to do what scares you in business and life https://jumpwithkim.com/ by Kim Perell https://kimperell.com/ When chasing dreams and trying big things fear is inevitable but when we change how we process fear and gain a better understanding we learn we have a choice and fear is only here to help us. Thi...

After episode 109 of Share The Struggle Podcast we truly felt the bad luck was behind us but as you will find out in today's episode it was only beginning. Loud Proud American gets hacked and our customer base gets spammed with fake invoices. Mission 2% the company's mission statement gets criticized by internet tough guys and keyboard Karens, punk kids yell obscenities at the LPA display but we take it all in stride and put it aside. When you have the mindset that on the other side of adversity...

This weeks episode is truly against all odds! After Winston the pet pig has a battle with death Keith and Alli experience a world of setbacks as they embark on the latest event for Loud Proud American The Topsham Fair. Campers, tuna cans, a strangers poo, brake lines and brake lights when all we need is a break! Sprinkle in record setting heat and these setbacks are hard to beat but when you stay together and think positive together everything gets better. https://www.sharethestrugglepodcast.co...

Everything we touch does not turn to gold, we miss more shots than we make, and we end up with more strikeouts than home runs. The answer is not a participation trophy, the key isn't to look the other way. The secret is to never let success get to your heart and never let failure get to your heart. The most recent failure for Loud Proud American fuels today's episode and Keith's quest for success. In a world and society that glorifies success and shames failing, we must realize it takes a tremen...

Alli joins the show to recap a milestone moment for Loud Proud American as they complete the first out of state event for the brand. The 14th Annual Live Free Or Die Tattoo Convention provided the perfect opportunity. Alli steps out of her comfort zone and creates a unique opportunity to judge a tattoo convention and an amazing opportunity for new friendships. They arrived at the event as the new kids on the block but left feeling like long lost friends. A late night good deed has Keith riding a...

Does life have you feeling like your in a rat race living on a hamster wheel working a dead end job or in a comfort career surrounded by unfulfilled friendships or a part of a toxic relationship? It's time to break the pattern and live your life's potential. On todays episode of Share The Struggle Podcast we identify our limiting factors and look for commonalities. Instead of waiting for the motivation to do something we take action and with the action comes the motivation. Episode 106 is a upli...

The first fair of 2022 is a success for Loud Proud American, with new faces, new friends, and continued support. A couple of surprising conversations and a moment to reflect on all the accomplishments provide the motivation to keep grinding. As July quickly fades away and Keith realizes we are closer to the start of 2023 than the start of 2022 it's critical we take the time to revisit our list of goals. The time is now to make 2022 a great year for you. Carve out 30 to 60 minutes to review, rese...

As America celebrates Independence Day Keith highlights the importance of having your own independence and the impact it has on healthy relationships. If you find yourself single now is the time to grow your independence, become self-reliant, and build your self-esteem while doing it. For everyone in a committed relationship, independence is happiness, you are not competing for independence you are connecting with it, and doing so builds trust and freedom. As we grow older we need to recognize o...

A special weekend fuels a special message that stresses the importance of trust. When you lose trust in media, in government, and in leadership you are left not knowing who or what you can trust. Our time-tested truths get replaced with fear and conspiracy the answer is in simple philosophies, common-sense ethics, core values, and trust. Today's episode of Share The Struggle Podcast is a lesson on trust and the benefits of trusting your tribe. Living a fulfilled life that empowers everyone aroun...

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Share The Struggle podcast has had a streak of difficult episodes we are changing directions today with this milestone birthday spectacular! Keith is joined by his best friend and beautiful wife Alli Liberty on her thirtieth birthday. A nostalgic look back to the year 1992 provides some comic relief and insight into some of Alli's favorite things. As you look back on turning thirty or look forward to it you can't help but reflect on your own life and all that has changed. Join Keith and Alli as ...