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2120 Podcast
by James Mayhew and Matt Phippen
Each week we take one topic that we are passionate about and dive into it for 20 minutes: leadership, hustle, customer experience, building strong teams... We are James Mayhew and Matt Phippen and we first connected over bicycles and beer. It's our desire to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing stories, experiences and lessons we’ve learned. We're at our best early in the morning as we hang out at local establishments and bring our coffee conversations to you. Two guys. One conversation. Twenty minutes
Episodes
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Communication + Compromise = Progress
The more you communicate the better people understand what's going on. In episode 115, Matt and Jim dive into these two vital parts to getting things done.
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Johnny Lawrence Is Not the Villain
Cobra Kai won't be celebrated for it's acting, it's writing, it's direction... but it does make for some good mindless TV. It's also good for discussing the concept of 'the villain' and that's the topic of episode 114 of the 2120 podcast. ** Spoiler Alert ** If you're a fan of Cobra Kai and…
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Say YES To Opportunity
Do opportunities fall in your lap, or are they something you create? Matt and Jim explore this topic through the lens of a major life decision for Matt.
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Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms. We all have them. It's a way of dealing with hurt, stress, and fear. In this episode Matt and Jim take a look at the idea of defense mechanisms from a unique perspective.
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Christmas Memories
On episode 11, Matt and Jim talk about Christmas traditions and favorite memories. Merry Christmas to you and yours !
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Sometimes You Annoy Me
Do you think, communicate and take action at a fast... or slow pace? Are you more task-oriented, or more people-oriented? In episode 110, Beth joins Jim on the podcast to discuss differences in pace and priority. After nearly 30 years of marriage, we talk about our differences and how we've…
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I'll Never Do That Again
Danielle takes over for Jim for episode 109 to discuss her bucket list goal of running a full marathon. Madison, WI in November. 35 degrees. Snow, sleet, rain and wind. She crazy!
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Traditions
What are some of your favorite traditions when it comes to holidays and family get togethers? On episode 108, Matt and Jim discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and times they broke the mold and did things a little different.
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Bouncing Back From A Setback
How you bounce back from a setback is vital to your growth. In episode 107, Matt and Jim explore resilience, second chances and learning from missed opportunities.
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Rapid Fire
Summer or Winter? Favorite restaurant? Chocolate or Vanilla? In Episode 106 we tackle some of these timeless debates.
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Scary Movie
Do you have a favorite scary movie? It's Halloween 2021 (we recorded this episode on Friday, October 29) and for fun we discuss all time great scary movies.
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Tools: Buy It Once?
In episode 104, we get on the subject of tools, starting with Matt's podcast recording gear.... The question we ponder is what is the value of having quality tools and how you accumulate them over the years.
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"You're the trailer park, I'm the tornado."
Power. Greed. Money. Legacy. Sometimes a story comes along that you just can't get enough of. In episode 103, Matt and Jim discuss one of their favorite stories, Yellowstone. *spoiler alerts
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The Crab Mentality
Is it true that if you have a bucket full of crabs, that when one tries to climb out, the others pull it back down? If you watch a couple of youtube videos, it seems like it is. The idea of holding others down out of insecurity, immaturity and/or inexperience is the topic for this episode of the...
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101. High Expectations
Is it possible to place unfair expectations on others? That's the question that Matt and Jim tackle on this episode of 2120.
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#100 Packing Heat?
The wives join the show for this special edition of the 2120 podcast. Hear the real stories about the best parts of Jim and Matt (hint, their names are Beth and Danielle).
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What are your stressors?
Sometimes people push our buttons. They may do it for fun, or they may do it unknowingly. Either way, we have a reaction to it. Sometimes technology is a stressor... like trying to fix your internet when it goes down (GRR!!) In episode 99, Jim and Matt talk about stressors and how to cope with them.
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Eighty-six thousand, four hundred
What is the significance of 86,400? Is it how much money professional athletes make per game? Is it how many downloads this podcast has? Is it days you have to live? Or is it something entirely different? Find out what Jim and Matt have to say about 86,400 on this episode of 2120.
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Misdirection
What do you think of when you think about misdirection? Sleight of hand like a magician? Do you think of it as an offensive strategy for a football team? How does the concept of misdirection fit into business? In episode 97 of the 2120 Podcast, Matt and Jim discuss the topic of misdirection.
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A company culture that innovates
Business is about staying in the lead, and in order to stay leading your competition you have to continuously try new things and innovate your systems, your products and your service. In episode 96, Jim and Matt share their perspectives on how to create a culture that innovates.
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Can Most People Be Trusted?
Can most people be trusted? What is meant by most? How far do you trust someone with your wallet? To watch your 10 year old child? This conversation was driven by a LinkedIn poll that asked the same question. As of this morning (Aug 16, 2021) with 180+ respondents, 62% responded YES while 38%...
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When You Say Something Dumb...
Have you ever said something that didn't 'land' right with another person? Perhaps you said something that came across as rude or insensitive but it's actually 180 degrees opposite of what you intended to say... That's the topic of this episode. Jim opens the 'cast with a quick story of how he...
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Living in the moment
Life doesn't just pause, it's constantly going. All too often people wait until a day off, a vacation, or even retirement, before they decide that it's time to start living. That could be too late. In episode 93, Matt and I share our perspectives on what it means to be fully present and living in...
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Do HARD THINGS
***Special Guest Alert*** Matt and Jim talk to Andrew Hanscom. In this episode they break down what it takes to complete a Diesel Day in Colorado. How far can you push yourself and finish what you started and not QUIT! What is Diesel Day, Check out the website below....
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Agree and Commit
Agree and commit. The secret sauce of accountability in great teams. In episode 91, Jim and Matt talk through what it means to get buy-in from other leaders and people on the team... as well as what happens after the meeting.
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Clearly Defined Roles
What does it mean to have clearly defined roles in leadership? In episode 90, Matt and Jim take an example of a specific role in cycling from the Tour de France to discuss what it means to have defined roles and how it translates into business.
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"He's Our Why" with Kyle McAbee
From winless to undefeated and a berth at State on the line... this is the story of the Vinton-Shellsburg Boys Soccer team told from their head coach, Kyle McAbee. After enduring multiple winless seasons, the 2021 season was filled with hope and determination as they won the conference outright...
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Live In The Moment
Think back to when you were young. Your summers were filled with fun, friends and food... but most of all FREEDOM. In episode 88, Jim and Matt record on-location from 'Party in the Park' from the trailer of his girls' axe-throwing business, 4 Girls Axe Throwing.
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Give Away Your Playbook
Inspired by the memory legendary high school coach, Ed Thomas of Parkersburg, Iowa, Matt and James discuss what it means to give away your 'playbook.'
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Learning to be You
In episode 86, Matt and Jim talk about everything from seeing things differently to becoming comfortable with who you are and being 'you.'
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Stay On The Path
In episode 85, Matt and Jim discuss what it means to stay on the path... in business and in life. Principles Matt shared are: Thumbs Up Pointing blame Eff it What am I married to The little things Each of these represent a finger on your hand. So what does it mean in your life to "stay on the path?"
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Stay In Your Lane
What does it mean to stay in your lane? Is that a good thing? That's exactly what we Matt and Jim discuss on this episode of the 2120 podcast. We set it up through the lens of a basketball team and quickly transition to how 'staying in your lane' works – or doesn't work – in the business world.
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Yearning For The Vast & Endless Sea
Cast a compelling vision and watch how that inspires excellence around you. In Episode 83 we take the famous quote by French philosopher Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for...
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Keep Your Foot On The Gas
The reality is that it's hard to bring 100% effort every day. That might happen because you're distracted, sick, under prepared... or because you've consciously (or unconsciously) decided to just 'show up'. As a result, you're not bringing your A-game. In episode 82, Matt and Jim share their...
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The 'Love Letter' Project
What if you had a goal to receive a letter in the future from someone who worked for you where they expressed their gratitude for helping them find greater success? In episode 81, Matt and Jim break down what it takes to build into another person and why "it's all about people."
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The Ripple Effect
This episode was a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy the twists and turns. Before we hit record we were discussing retirement and the different perspectives people have on it. But, as with all of our episodes, the conversation turns to what preparing for the future, working towards goals, and the...
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Who's Left Standing?
What happens when we're on guy-movie overload? We talk about it on the podcast, of course! So what would happen when 8 superstar action heroes get into a free-for-all match? Who would come out on top? Listen in as we take a different approach on episode 79 of the 2120 podcast with this...
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Dreams, Ideas, and Those Who Kill Them.
Jim and Matt launch into episode 78 by discussing great performances – specifically the 2018 film, Bohemian Rhapsody, the story of legendary British rock band, Queen and lead singer, Freddie Mercury. We discuss brainstorming, active listening, "Wow! (not how)", and why you have to understand what...
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Be Honest With Me
In part 2 with our friend and guest, Josh Erickson, we talk about our families, what it means to have an inner circle, and most importantly, what it means to build a lifelong friendship and the benefits from it.
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Zero Chance
Our good friend, Josh Erickson finally joins us for a podcast... and he had so much fun, we got him to do another. We talk with Josh about seeing abilities in others and how others see the talents, strengths and gifts in us long before we're able... or even ready.
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Don't screw this up.
In this episode we get into the question of creating a culture that makes it acceptable to make a mistake, but also where it's unacceptable not to learn from them. Join Matt and Jim for episode 75. Two guys. One conversation. 20 minutes.
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I've created a monster
Is it possible to empower an employee, volunteer or staff member in such a way they have too much power? As a leader, your job is to get the best out of people, but could you empower them too far? What happens as a result? And, how do you know when you've created a 'monster?' That's the topic…
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The Extra Gear
Have you tapped into your extra gear, or are you cruising around in 3rd thinking your car isn’t fast enough for the interstate? In episode 73, we discuss what it means to be confident, to be the best, and why helping others tap into their strengths is so rewarding.
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Pace or Priority?
In episode 72, Jim and Matt break down how easily conflict can occur over differences with pace and priority. Pace determines how we think, make decisions, and act... fast or slow. Priority determines whether we're task-focused or people focused... the source of almost all conflict between people.
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A Customer With Good Intentions Is Always...
The call comes in. "Can I speak with a manager?" If you've ever received that call, you probably are bracing yourself for an unpleasant experience. It's easy to jump into the mindset of, Now what? But what if that call is something else? That's the topic for episode 71 of the 21020 podcast.
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Just do it right the first time.
In episode 70, we discuss what happens when corners get cut in business and sloppiness and laziness become the norm.
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Matt Phippen's 10 Keys To Success In Life
In episode 69, Matt shares his 10 keys to success in life. So, what do you think about Matt's list? Do you agree? What keys have you found that have helped you achieve success?
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The Value of a Great Teacher
In Episode 68, Jim introduces Mr. Patrilla to the 2120 family. Matt and Jim discuss the power of having a great teacher/coach/mentor in your life and reflect on lessons they were taught from perfectionism to remembering why you teach.
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I'm annoyed by you.
What do you talk about with your friends at 8:30PM on a Friday night over beer while watching a kickass sporting event...? What annoys you, of course. In episode 67 Jim shares a piece from his leadership training about what makes us exceptional – the way we think, communicate, relate and work –...
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Advice or Feedback??
In episode 66, Matt and Jim discuss the difference between advice and feedback. How to seek it... Who to seek it from... And the ability to discern great feedback and advice without compromising your goals or vision.
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Each week we take one topic that we are passionate about and dive into it for 20 minutes: leadership, hustle, customer experience, building strong teams... We are James Mayhew and Matt Phippen and we first connected over bicycles and beer. It's our desire to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing stories, experiences and lessons we’ve learned. We're at our best early in the morning as we hang out at local establishments and bring our coffee conversations to you. Two guys. One conversation. Twenty minutes
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Each week we take one topic that we are passionate about and dive into it for 20 minutes: leadership, hustle, customer experience, building strong teams... We are James Mayhew and Matt Phippen and we first connected over bicycles and beer. It's our desire to make a difference in the lives of others...
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