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What makes a good instructor, coach, mentor, or teacher? It starts with leading out front. Matt Chan is back to discuss his new role as a fire academy instructor.
Drunk in command, puma rescues, and dick weights…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
Kate Stalowy and Cherie Chan join us to talk about relationships and marriage. We discuss what it’s like to be married to a firefighter, including the challenges of the schedule and the stresses that result from some of the things we experience on the job.
Matt Jones played professional baseball for seven years, spending time as a catcher in the Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, and Angels organizations. He played as high as AAA and retired in 2021. We discuss coaching, camaraderie, entrepreneurial mindset, and his path to success.
Jason McCarthy founded GoRuck with the purpose of not only bridging the gap between civilian and military life, but also to provide a community centered around fitness and high standards.
Joe Falcone is a Captain with Delray Beach (FL) Fire Rescue. He competes in various ultra races every year and we talk about the benefits of competing, and also the challenges of having to balance marriage and family with competition.
We also discuss aspects of the fire service such as peer support, retention and morale, and working out on duty.
Matt and Cherie Chan join us to talk about all things personal and professional, including fitness, business, firefighting, and marriage.
Matt is a firefighter with North Metro (CO) Fire Rescue and he and Cherie are the faces of TrainFTW.
Whether you are an athlete, a parent, an entrepreneur, or a leader in any realm, you must have passion in order to be successful. Passion is a trait that is found universally across all industries, and with passion, not much else can distract us from achieving our goals.
By embracing the daily grind, regular competition, and continual career growth, a winning mindset is developed. But in the end, it’s you vs. you.
Drew Beech and Joey Bowen are the founders of Few Will Hunt, an apparel company founded on the dignity of hard work. We talk about their Philly roots, how they got their start in 2017, and where they are now.