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When COVID19 became our reality, our lives took on a whole different meaning. Many of us began thinking about life in a whole lot of new dimensions - fear, uncertainty, purpose, safety, survival, peace - no emotion left unturned.For many guys, including my friend and guest, Matt Ward, suddenly we felt vulnerable on a different level, maybe even first time feelings and began wondering, "How now, do I take care of my family?"In this candid conversation, Matt and I explore vulnerability and responsibility in the face of chaos and crisis, and how to navigate it for the good of yourself and others.About MattMatt is the founder of Breakthrough Champion…In 2002 Matt started a website agency, inConcert Web Solutions, which he, in turn, sold in 2018, so that he could focus on helping businesses get more word of mouth referrals! His book “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, released in September 2018 and was a #1 New Release!Matt is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a podcast host of the popular small business podcast Square Peg Round Hole! He’s a 40 Under 40 Recipient and Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year!Matt believes that the problem with Small Business is Bananas! Not sure what that means? Just ASK!Connect With MattWebsiteFacebookTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

15 Mai 202030min

Every day is an opportunity. You either compete or give up. Whether it is with yourself or the rest of the world, you GET, not HAVE to compete. Yet, many of us allow the competition in our own heads to keep us from getting what we most want in life. The goal of competition is to get you out of your comfort zone and into your best life.Jake Thompson, a guy who knows how to encourage, and compete, joins us today to talk about why men should compete in a healthy way with themselves and others to live their most fulfilled life. He's also going to share about his brand new book - Compete Everyday - The not so secret, secret to winning in your work and life.About JakeJake Thompson is a professional speaker and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order to make bigger impacts in their careers and in their life. It’s through his experience and research that he’s discovered how people who harness a competitive mindset against themselves can reach their goals, commit to action over motivation, and step into the leader they were created to be.Jake is a third-generation entrepreneur, the youngest strategic advisory board member at the University of Dallas’ College of Business, and a graduate of both Texas Christian University (B.S.) and University of Dallas (M.B.A.).Connect With JakeWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

8 Mai 202029min

We all are aging, and there is nothing we can do about that. But what we can do is realize that everything works out just as it should.Serial entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tavarus Hogans shares how his 40s have brought him to the place that he realizes he doesn't have to first or right to be the man he is meant to be. From understanding at a deeper level how being secondary is a gift to knowing that birthdays are simply another day to be grateful to be alive, Tavarus doles out some interesting insights of what he has learned in his 41 years of life that has made him a better man.About TavarusAfter being class president in High School and graduating #6 in his class with honors, Tavarus Hogans chose Vanderbilt University. Tavarus majored in Communications and was captain of the football team.His company True Seven Life works with individuals and organizations looking to make their employees more comfortable and confident presenters. Also a Podcast Coach, Tavarus Hogans is the host of a podcast called the True Seven Life Podcast, a podcast featuring self-employed business heroes making an impact and cohost of a second podcast called Beyond The Stars, where he and astrologer Crystal Warren demystify some of the suspicions behind astrology.Currently working on his debut book, “Finding Your Voice - A journey of becoming a better presenter” Tavarus lives in Jacksonville, FL. Tavarus credits a lot of his success to his faith in God, and that he can control the attributes to his 3 favorite words: love, attitude, and effort.As a new entrepreneur, Mr. Hogans has a Premium CBD line called True Seven CBD. Of the 20 oils in this line 15 are terpene based and feature higher milligram concentrations for those experiencing chronic issues. Boasting 44 skus, True Seven CBD also has a line of cosmetic topicals that include facial cleanser, eye serum and charcoal mask among other items.Fun Fact - Tavarus coached a pee-wee football team in Tampa where these kids taught him more about life and leadership than any class he has taken.If not in a local gym or coffee shop, you can find Tavarus on LinkedIn under Tavarus Hogans or on Facebook @true7life. Be You, Be True #true7life.Connect With TavarusWebsiteFacebookInstagramSpecial Offer For 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk. listeners. Receive 20% off CBD orders through May 31 with promo code RealMen40. Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <a...

1 Mai 202024min

Fatherhood is a gift, a challenge, a blessing, and a trial by fire. It's also a great reward. It can also be a huge failure if you don't play your cards right, in so many ways. Even then, sometimes the outcome be less than perfect. But don't let that hold you back from being the most uplifting Dad you can be.Mark LaMaster and I have a candid conversation about Fatherhood - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the rewarding truths of what it is like to uplift your kids so that you build lifelong relationships - which may sound easy, but does take a particular knack to keep those relationships alive.About MarkMark LaMaster is an engaging communicator and a fatherhood coach who helps dads maximize the time with their kids during the childhood years so they can develop fulfilling life-long relationships.Mark is the author of three fatherhood books, an online coaching program called Uplifting Dads Academy. Mark also speaks to parents and has been described by audiences as dynamic, relatable, and inspiring, connects with dads on a meaningful level and offers real-life advice that can be put into action.While Mark loves speaking, writing, and inspiring dads, he loves his wife and two teenagers even more. They live in Rochester, Minnesota.Connect With MarkWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

24 Apr 202031min

What do you do when you hit that block wall in your life or your business, and you feel like, "Shit, this isn't ever going to change?" You lean into yourself, commit to putting yourself first, and humble up and look what's not working right in the eye and Fix This Next.My buddy and mentor Mike Michalowicz once again swoops in to tell it like it is and to give you guys in mid-life a boost of "Get 'er done." Whether you are considering starting a business, leaving a job that no longer satisfies you, or trying to pump on the volume on your confidence to go for that next promotion, Mike helps us see how to kill the virus of self-doubt to move things along by simply figuring out what you need to fix next.Also make sure you listen for a special gift I am giving at the end of the podcast to one lucky listener.About MikeMike mi-KAL-o-wits is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest release Fix This Next. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies - one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Over the years, Mike has traveled the globe speaking with thousands of entrepreneurs, and is here today to share the best of what he has learned.Connect With MikePre-order Mike's BookWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Podchaser2-300x81.jpg" height="81"...

17 Apr 202018min

When it comes to divorce, it's never easy, and it's often chaotic. Yet, when you realize that it is not your job to get your ex-spouse to do what you want, and it is your job to find ways to make it work, then success happens...even if it is a challenge.Learning from his own experience of living in an unconventional blended family where his divorced parents actually got along, Joel Hawbaker knew when he realized he was headed for divorce, he was going to have to invoke to rules to live by to make his kids a priority and his ex-wife an ally and not an enemy. Today he and I talk about creating blended families that work for everyone.About JoelJoel is an award-winning high school teacher, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, a professional speaker, and frequent podcast guest who loves helping others grow through courage, confidence, and humility. By sharing personal stories of failure and success, using humor and engagement, Joel teaches blended families how to live more cooperatively and positively together. He is a divorced and remarried husband and a father of two amazing teenage daughters. He and his family live in Alabama with their two rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. When he’s not busy speaking, writing, teaching, or coaching, Joel is longing for the day when he can go on his dream vacation of visiting Hobbiton in the Shire.Connect With JoelWebsiteBusiness WebsiteHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

10 Apr 202029min

Most guys fear having a broken penis. It's our lifeline to enjoyment, pleasure, and of course peeing. But how much of our issues with sexual function and our penis issues is in our heads vs. truly with the HARDware...no pun intended?Dr. Ron Gor, DO, joins us today to talk about the hardware vs. software issues around our sexual functions and our ability stay health in the head between our legs.About Dr. RonRonak Gor, DO, is the Director of Genitourinary Reconstruction and Trauma at Cooper University Health Care. His expertise is in reconstructive and general urology with clinical areas of interest including urethral stricture disease, open and robotic urinary tract reconstruction, erectile dysfunction and urologic prosthetics, Peyronie's disease, voiding dysfunction, and all complex urologic conditions. Dr. Gor is a member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He completed both an internship and residency at the Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, PA, while receiving additional specialty training in genitourinary reconstruction and trauma at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, MN.Connect With Dr. RonWebsiteTwitterHelpful ResourceEDCure.orgHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

3 Apr 202033min

We all know where we are right now as a planet. In the midst of a global pandemic - COVID19. But, what is that calling us to do? What are we men being asked to commit to during this crisis? For each of us it varies, but in our own way we are being called to simply SHOW UP...even if it is scary, confusing, and a little bit overwhelming.Using techniques from my own coming out journey and practices that I have found to help clients stay committed, I'm offering you 6 Steps For Committing To Show Up Fully In Crisis!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

27 Mar 202010min