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Be The Torch
by Cletus Coffey
Be The Torch podcast is a life, business and personal development show that supports high-performing dads who are entrepreneurs, and aspire to reach their highest potential in ALL areas of life. Far too many dads who are business owners suffer from burnout, exhaustion, pain and chaos focusing on producing and performing for everyone else except themselves. It's time to shine the light on ourselves first, to illuminate our own path to freedom, fulfillment and happiness in all areas of life. This show is about building a life your business can fit into. Hosted by Cletus Coffey - a former professional football player, world champion athlete, turned entrepreneur, who knows first hand the pain and suffering men, who are single dads and entrepreneurs experience when they make business the priority and neglect all other areas of life. Listen in to learn the art and science to thrive in the Power 5, Focus, Fitness, Family, Fortune, and Foundation.
Episodes
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Why Smart Leaders Lose Their Team’s Trust Without Realizing It
Most leaders believe trust is earned through vision, values, and competence. It isn’t. People don’t trust your words. They trust your patterns. In this LIVE conversation, I break down why smart, capable leaders lose their team’s trust without realizing it and what separates leaders people follow...
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Life Is A Mirror: Why Your Triggers Are Costing You Power, Profit And Peace
Most men are playing victim and blame everything around them. Her. The kids. The employees. The economy. Meanwhile their body is softening, their relationship is flat, the business is stuck and they keep attracting the same chaos in different clothing. In this solo episode, Cletus breaks down one...
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How to Tell If You’re Headed for Divorce, Burnout, or a Business Breakdown
Dude, you don’t need a psychic to predict the future, you just need the balls to look in the mirror. In this episode, Cletus Coffey exposes how your current habits, beliefs, and standards quietly predict whether you’ll face divorce, burnout, or business collapse. You’ll learn how to read the…
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You Mad Bro? Squash Anger Today, Before Your Kids Copy It
You snap at your kids? Lose it with your partner? Let pressure dictate your decisions? It’s not about them my friend. It’s about you. And if you don’t get this under control, you’ll burn trust, connection, and energy that you can’t afford to lose. In this episode of the Be The Torch Podcast…
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Your Kids, Your Business, and YOU… All Getting Screwed
The Impossible Triangle That’s Screwing You..and Everyone Else If you’re a divorced dad running a business, you’ve been sold a lie that you can give 100% to your business, 100% to your kids, and 100% to yourself. The math doesn't add up. It’s impossible, and it’s killing you. In this episode of…
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Why Focusing On Your Third Leg Matters In Business And Life
Are you struggling to balance business, fatherhood, and your own healing post-divorce or as a single dad? You’re trying to be a great father, a successful business owner, and somehow rebuild your life after divorce. But something keeps breaking down. That something… is you. In this episode breaks...
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The Legacy Lie: Why Your Money & Business Won't Set Your Kids Free
Most men believe that the best legacy they can leave behind is financial—wealth, inheritance, or handing over the family business. But here's the truth: that mindset might be hurting your children more than helping them. In this episode, I reveal the three powerful shifts every man must make if…
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Divorced, Distracted, and Drowning in Business? Here's How to Reclaim Your Power
Divorced. Distracted. Drowning in business? If that’s you, and you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine while secretly struggling to keep it all together—this episode is your roadmap back to power. I reveal: - The 3 lies every divorced dad entrepreneur believes - The framework that rebuilt my...
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Stop Betraying Yourself: For Men Who Suck at Setting Boundaries
Brother, if you feel constantly drained, overwhelmed, or pulled in a million directions, this episode is a must listen. I drop the hammer on one of the biggest silent killers of self-respect, productivity, and peace: poor boundaries. Whether it's your ex (co-parent), your clients, your employees,...
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Your Business Is Stuck Because You Are (Men Don't Want to Hear This)
The success of your business is a direct reflection of YOU. In this episode, I’m calling out the trap most entrepreneurial single dads fall into: building a business at the cost of their health, relationships, and peace of mind. I break down: Why building a business before building yourself is a...
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#1 Mistake Single Dad Business Owners Will Sadly Make in 2025
No really...The #1 Investment in Your Business is You. Most men think if they grind harder and make more money, their business will thrive. The truth? Your business can’t outgrow the man running it. In this episode, I lay down the hard truth: if you’re out of alignment, your business is too....
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The Leadership Lie That’s Bleeding Your Business Dry
In this episode, I break down the 3 hidden power leaks that are silently sabotaging your leadership and business. If you’re a business-owning single father who’s tired of burnout, pressure, and underperformance...this one's for you. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion,...
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Why Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business Back
Why Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business Back is not for weak men. This is for men who want to feel loved, find happiness, meaning and purpose in their lives. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life? START HERE: Book a Call with…
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3 Signs Your Morning Routine Is Killing You (Single Dad Edition)
Your morning routine might be the silent killer of your energy, focus, and freedom. You’re just too afraid to admit it. You know damn well that tapping your phone, slurping coffee, and shoveling garbage in your mouth is NOT the way a man who’s on a mission starts his day. Yet your body and mind?...
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REAL Men Don’t Get Triggered (Are YOU Ready to Quit?)
If you clicked on this episode, respect to you. Most men won’t even approach this conversation because they’re afraid of what they’ll find inside themselves. The truth is, when you get triggered, it’s not about THEM. It’s about YOU. Your partner makes a comment, your kids push your buttons…
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Why Your Achievements Will Never Make You Happy
Men are taught from a young age that success equals happiness. The belief that if they grind harder, make more money, and achieve more, they’ll finally feel fulfilled. But what happens when you check all the boxes—business, money, relationships, status—and still feel empty? In this episode, we’re...
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#1 Challenge Most Men Will Never Have the Courage to Face...Will You?
In this powerful episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, I reveal the key to transforming every area of your life: understanding that everything you experience is a reflection of who you are inside. From your relationships with your partner, co-parent, and kids, to your results in business......
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AI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing
#80 AI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing is a fresh take on the mad rush to adopt AI. Yep, AI is here to stay and while it's a viable tool, it is not the ultimate solution for your business. Learn the power of having a foundation of Authentic Intelligence to...
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Turning 50: Top 5 Powerful Life Lessons For 50 Year Old Single Dads
I'm turning 50! It wasn't easy, however I share the top 5 lessons I've learned in my first 50 years of life that all men, single dads, and entrepreneurs can benefit from. Whether you’re looking to take control of your mornings, build meaningful relationships, or create a thriving business, this...
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Transformation vs. Change: The Truth Behind Goals Setting That All Men Must Learn
Men Need Transformation—Not Just Change In this powerful episode of Be The Torch, I expose the biggest mistake ambitious single dads make: focusing on quick-fix changes instead of deep transformation. If you’re ready to move past superficial, short-term wins and finally experience true freedom,...
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#1 Thing a Woman Should Give a Man (Not What You Think)
In this episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey challenges the popular notion that a woman’s top job is to give her man unconditional loyalty. Instead, he reveals why this demand stems from unhealed trauma and misguided masculine posturing—and how true loyalty, respect, and love can be…
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3 Types of Single Dads - Which One Are You?
In this episode of Be The Torch, I breakdown three common archetypes single dad entrepreneurs fall into—Victim, Fan, and Torchbearer—and how to break free from old outdated broken patterns that are keeping you stuck. I'm a former athlete so I use a powerful sports analogy, to help you learn how…
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Why Men Need to Stop "Taking Care of Their Responsibilities."
Is it true that men need to stop "taking care of their responsibilities." In this world where there expectation is that men must take care of their responsibilities, we are losing men. They are losing themselves. Men are lost, broken, exhausted, and in the process of producing, performing, and...
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Dating as a Single Dad: The Game-Changing Path to Finally Finding Your Soulmate
WARNING! Do not attempt to go out into the dating world, as a single dad, until you have learned this game-changing strategy for not just finding love, but your soulmate. Looking for more training to unlock greater purpose, passion, profits and play in your life? START HERE: Book a Call with…
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The Hustle Trap Most Men and Business Owners Are Stuck In - And How to Break Free!
In this episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey calls out entrepreneurs stuck in the hustle and grind, and shows how to step into their power by redefining their role in business—and life. Creatively crafted through the language of sports, discover how to level up from being the overwhelmed,...
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Why Your Orgasms and Vacations Are Holding You Back From the Freedom You Actually Seek
In this powerful episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey dives into a topic often reserved for women’s podcasts—orgasms—and explores how they, along with vacations, are meant to release tension and stress, but in the big picture of life are only fleeting moments of relief that are keeping men...
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The Trap of Prioritizing Everyone Else Over Yourself—How to Break Free
Do you sometimes feel like you’re carrying a heavy load and no one really knows how hard it is? In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, I dive into the widespread struggle men face when they place all their energy into their relationships, children, and businesses—without nurturing their own...
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The Hidden Pain of Driven Men: Signs, Struggles, and Solutions
If you are a man in pain, struggling, feeling broken and need someone to talk with, please do not hesitate to dial 988. An anonymous call to talk it out with someone. In this episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, we dive into the often overlooked struggles of high-performing men. Whether you're a...
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3 Keys for Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Today!
Ever feel like you don't have enough time to be a parent AND a business owner? Would you believe that if your focus is primarily on your business and your children, you are cheating everyone, including yourself, out of a life worth living. In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, Cletus…
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Olympic Hangover: What the 100 Meter Dash Can Teach Men About Success in Life and Business
Do you have an Olympic Hangover like I do? In this Olympic edition of the Be The Torch podcast, I dive into the lessons from the track and field events, particularly the men's 100-meter dash. If you’re feeling the Olympic hangover and missing the excitement, this episode will give you a fresh...
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How Attract a Healthy Relationship: A Guide for Single Fathers
Welcome to the Be The Torch podcast with your host, Cletus Coffey. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of self-mastery for men, focusing on the power, purpose, passion, and play that lead to true freedom and fulfillment. If you're a single father and an entrepreneur, seeking growth in...
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How to Master Communication for Entrepreneurs, Fathers, and Leaders
In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, we dive deep into the art of communication—an essential skill for any entrepreneur, father, or leader. Join us as we explore the three core steps that can transform your business, relationships, and personal life. Learn how to communicate…
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3 Reasons Why Single Fathers, Who Run a Business, Must Unlock Their True Purpose
In this important episode, we address a segment of men who do not have much support, resources or community to help them grow and evolve. Single Fathers who own and run businesses. We explore the unique challenges single fathers face and outline a roadmap to transform their lives. This episode...
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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Mastering the Power of Presence for High-Achieving Men - Power of Personal Culture #5
Struggling to balance entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and personal fulfillment? This episode is your game-changer. Episode Highlights: Episode 5 of the "Power of Personal Culture" series, emphasizing the importance of presence in achieving life’s true fulfillment. Insight into Cletus’s personal...
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Entrepreneurship Redefined: Profit Strategies for Single Fathers - Power of Personal Culture #4
Transform your business and life by learning the power of profits. It's time to value your worth! Episode Highlights: Introduction to the fourth element of personal culture: Profits. Common pitfalls business owners face: not paying themselves and undervaluing their worth. Personal insights from...
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The Power of Personal Culture #3: People
Hey it's Cletus Coffey, bringing you the another episode on Personal Culture. In this episode, we're tackling #3 of the Power 5 of Personal Culture and its a crucial aspect: people. Here are the highlights: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: As high achievers and entrepreneurs, we often have a lot…
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The Power of Personal Culture #2: Physiology #61
Introduction to Physiology: Hey there, it's Cletus Coffey from Be The Torch, back with video number two of our Power Five series on personal culture. Today, we're diving into physiology, which is all about taking care of the powerhouse that is your body. Understanding Personal Culture: Quick...
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The #1 Lesson I Have Learned As a Divorced, Single Father & Entrepreneur #60
In your business, in your relationship, in your parenting, and your health, in your money – it's time for a transformation! Join us on this podcast episode as we break free from old patterns and embrace a new journey towards success and fulfillment. If you're ready to unlock your true potential…
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The Power of Personal Culture #1: Psychology
The power of Personal Culture is something every high performing man should learn how to embrace. It is the KEY to the FREEDOM, the PEACE, the FULFILLMENT and HAPPINESS that already lives inside you. Now is the time to light your torch and bring these feeling to life. Introduction to Personal...
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The Big Rejection Lie
If you are looking for tips and support to have success in all areas of life, these resources are for you: 1. Join the movement of entrepreneurs who want to experience success in all areas of life: https://www.bethetorch.com/ 2. For more tips and training, subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
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L.E.A.D: Love, Effort, Attitude, Discipline with Levi Nelson
This episode is for those leaders who desire to impact the lives of others, whether it be at work, or at home. Coach and author, Levi Nelson who tell the story of what happens when a leader decides to care for those they lead. A powerful listen for anyone who wants to the most out of their people...
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Feeling Like a Failure: Eben Greene on the Courage to Pivot
In this first POWERFUL Be The Torch interview, we chat with Eben Greene, a entrepreneur of 35 years who open shares the real time challenges he faces personally and professionally as he navigate a pivot in life and business. Eben describes, in true colors, the challenging impact of focusing on...
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Welcome to Be The Torch: Trailer
Welcome to the Be The Torch podcast. This is the first episode and trailer for this new show. In this trailer, Cletus shares the journey to the rebrand and what he has learned along the way. Join us as we explore how to find our inner torch so you can illuminate a path to success in all areas of...
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Build a Life Your Business Can Fit Into
In this eye opening episode, Cletus begins to share the process of telling the truth and accepting vulnerability as we way of life. As entrepreneurs, we learned to "go all in," to "hustle and grind," however this strategy most often leads to pain and suffering. Especially if the business does...
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Should You Really "Trust the Process?"
The popular cliche sports that almost every coach, and even media personalities, use is "trust the process." It's common usage leads us to believe that most athletes (and people) do not trust the process. So in order to achieve the success you desire in life after sports, should you really "trust...
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How To Get Past Athlete Identity Foreclosure
Let me know if you ever heard this as a competitive athlete: You need to go all in. Block out all distractions. Give it everything you have. Dedicate yourself. You have work on your game in-season and in the off-season. Of course you did. Our well intentioned coaches and parents wanted to support...
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How To Overcome Stress and Anxiety For Ex Athletes
Sports is the ultimate platform for learning life's most important lessons. However, would you believe that our participation in sports has increased our levels of stress and anxiety? If you find yourself struggling with stress, pressure, anxiety, overwhelm and confusion around what success…
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The 5 MUSTS For Massive Success In Life After Sports
The 5 P's to success in life after sports, are power keys every former athlete must understand! Are you seeking fulfillment in your life after sports? Are you struggling to find something that you are as passion about as you once were with being an athlete? Do you crave the fun, freedom and...
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Overcoming Failure: How to Climb A New Peak In Life w/ Jamie MoCrazy
Welcome to the 2022 Winter Olympics episode with former professional snow skier Jamie MoCrazy. If you are an Olympics fan like I am, the next several weeks are going to a ton of fun. The amazing part of the Games is only 3 athletes in each event are coming home with a medal. What we know as…
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Sports Failed Us - How To Set Goals You Will Actually Accomplish
When it comes to setting goals, sports failed us. For most of us, goals were based on status, wins & losses, stats, times, championships, and achievements. If we hit them, we were elated! If we missed them the season was consider a failure. This pattern of goal "setting" and goal "missing" has to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Be The Torch podcast is a life, business and personal development show that supports high-performing dads who are entrepreneurs, and aspire to reach their highest potential in ALL areas of life. Far too many dads who are business owners suffer from burnout, exhaustion, pain and chaos focusing on producing and performing for everyone else except themselves. It's time to shine the light on ourselves first, to illuminate our own path to freedom, fulfillment and happiness in all areas of life. This show is about building a life your business can fit into. Hosted by Cletus Coffey - a former professional football player, world champion athlete, turned entrepreneur, who knows first hand the pain and suffering men, who are single dads and entrepreneurs experience when they make business the priority and neglect all other areas of life. Listen in to learn the art and science to thrive in the Power 5, Focus, Fitness, Family, Fortune, and Foundation.
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