Episodes

Brian and Chris sit down this week with Katy Kinnan, Outreach Director with Fountain Springs Church here in Rapid City, SD. She is a dedicated mother, wife, and all around rockstar in the community. In this wide ranging conv...

Your current level of success is a direct reflection of your actions and effort. If you're not where you want to be, increase your actions and increase your effort. YOU do have the power to get yourself where you want …

When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see yourself and who you think you are or do you see someone you hardly recognize anymore? Brian and Chris chat about self-awareness on this introspective episode all …

On this episode Brian and Chris interview Jessica Fulkerson and Shonna McBride, owners of Oak & Key Realty here in Rapid City, SD. In this wide ranging chat full of laughs we talk about a down to earth approach to …

Having the skills you have and knowing what you know right now would you do the exact same thing over again? If your business closed tomorrow, would you build the same exact business again? If you got fired tomorrow, would …

"Follow Through". This short phrase can be one of your best friends or your worst enemies. The lack of follow through can hurt you, your employees, loved ones and friends around you. Follow through can also be an admirable tr...

What chapter would you say you're in inside of your Book of Life? You might be in a hard chapter but are you willing to keep turning the page to move the story along to perseverance, wealth and happiness?

Brian and Chris discuss the issue we have of "saying no" to those we love, respect and work for. While it's not the easiest thing to do, we go through seven great tips on saying no without losing your job, …

Friday short episode. Quick reminder that if those around you are not building you up you need to take a moment and audit your circle. Not building you up = dragging you down.

Chris and Brian discuss an article from Entrepreneur. The discussion revolves around why or why not some leaders need to be great followers as well as why some of the best leaders in our lives started out as followers. Articl...

A short episode looking back at a Facebook memory Brian shares from 7+ years ago. What kind of legacy do you strive to leave when you're no longer here? What are you doing on a daily, weekly, yearly basis towards …

Today we have the privilege to be joined by Alyssa Crawford with Alyssa Crawford Photography. Based out of Rapid City, SD, Alyssa is a beacon of humor while staying down to earth with the ebbs and flows that come along …

Brian and Chris sit down with Michael Bumann, a South Dakota native. Living in China for the previous 14+ years, he brings unique insights to international leadership when dealing with potential language and distance barriers...

You deserve better in your daily life than to work in a toxic work environment. Brian and Chris discuss characteristics of toxic work cultures that we've seen in our own experiences. Remember, as a human, you deserve SO MUCH ...

Chris and Brian reflect on 2020 and what we're looking forward to in 2021. Discussing optimism in business, the adaptions needed to survive and thrive, and changed the way they operated. What are some of your goals for 2021 ...

You don’t need a title to be a leader. Chris and Brian chat leadership in their own lives as well as previous experiences with great and terrible bosses alike. Are you a leader? Do you want to be a leader? …

What is the world's happiest country? Chatting about happiness, personal growth and hacking your own life for the better. Articles noted inside podcast: https://worldhappiness.report/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradbe...

We discuss our first jobs and how those jobs shaped us into who we are today. From stocking shelves to selling shoes, there are lessons learned that still influence us to this day.

Welcome to Black Hills Influence! Join as we fumble through adult life trying to become better people, husbands, employees, bosses, etc. We'll go over current events and specific topics on growing your influence with leadersh...