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The Refinery Podcast
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Episodes
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#45 - The Urgency of Ages 10–13 with Russell Jones
What if one of the most important windows in your relationship with your child is shorter than you think? In Episode 45 of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with speaker, author, strength athlete, father, and grandfather Russell Jones for a powerful conversation about why the years...
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#44 Beyond the Symptoms: Finding the Root Cause with Autumn Henning
What if the problem you’re treating isn’t actually the problem? In Episode 44 of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris talks with Autumn Henning, founder of Chrysalis Orofacial®, about what can happen when we stop looking at health issues in isolation and start looking at the entire system. Autumn is…
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#43 Creating Space for Joy with Tiffany Jones
After living with chronic depression for 20 years, Tiffany Jones began exploring the connection between the brain, mental wellness, and faith. That journey eventually led her to become a Certified Neuroscience Coach and write The Cursed Brain. In Episode #43, Tiffany joins Rick Burris to discuss...
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#42 Fitness, Line Dancing & Fresh Starts with Tianna Miller
Tianna Miller — known by many as Trainer Tianna — joins Rick Burris on The Refinery Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about fitness, confidence, line dancing, business, and what it really means to start where you are. Tianna shares how her own childhood experiences shaped her passion for…
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#41 Human-First Leadership in the Age of AI with Dr. Larry Kuhn
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris welcomes Dr. Larry Kuhn, organizational psychologist, leadership advisor, and founder of AspireVue. Dr. Kuhn brings more than two decades of experience in leadership development, executive advising, organizational psychology, assessment, and...
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#40 When Strength Stops Working with Russell Betts
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris welcomes Russell Betts, international bestselling author, founder of Connected Through Change™, and relational leadership guide. Russell helps men, couples, and leaders navigate the disorientation of midlife with clarity, emotional maturity…
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#39 Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Supporting Others Without Losing Yourself with Linda Wilson
Linda Wilson joins The Refinery Podcast for a powerful conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, grief, healing, and the importance of supporting others without taking on their burdens. After walking through bankruptcy, multiple open-heart surgeries within her family, serious health...
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#38 Dr. Gail Everett on Literacy, Purpose, and the Mission of Strides Tutoring
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris talks with Dr. Gail Everett, co-founder and Executive Director of Strides Tutoring, about the power of literacy to change a child’s future. Dr. Gail shares how her early experiences with her deaf brother, her years working with children, and…
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#37 Seth Drugatz on Burnout, Coaching, and the Greatness We Suppress
Rick Burris talks with coach Seth Drugatz about the path from burnout and misalignment to purpose and transformation. Seth shares how leaving a finance career led him into coaching, and how his work now helps people uncover the hidden internal patterns that keep them from expressing their...
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#36 Building Future-Ready Leaders with Dean Houdeshell
In this episode, Rick Burris sits down with Dean Houdeshell, leadership coach, engineer, and founder of Project Horizon, to talk about what it really takes to build future-ready leaders. Dean shares lessons from engineering leadership, plant startups, business turnarounds, and consulting work to...
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#35 57 Years of Marriage, 300+ Combat Missions, and the Leadership Lessons Behind The Cooper Culture
Ron and Marty Cooper join Rick Burris for a deeply meaningful conversation about enduring marriage, military sacrifice, and building a culture that helps people thrive. Ron opens up about his path to becoming an Air Force fighter pilot, flying 300+ combat missions in Vietnam, and the lessons...
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#34 From Crash to Comeback: How Josh Kelley Built EcoBlast Through Resilience
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with Josh Kelley, owner of EcoBlast, to talk about a journey marked by adversity, grit, and purpose. After a devastating crash and a long recovery that left doctors telling him life would never look the same, Josh chose a different...
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#33 Built for More | Robert Wall on Faith, Alignment, Branding & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
Robert Wall joins The Refinery Podcast to share his remarkable journey from the U.S. Air Force to entrepreneurship, engineering, banking, real estate, and personal brand strategy. In this conversation, Robert and Rick Burris dive into faith, alignment, leadership, relationships, burnout, and why...
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#32 Financial Literacy, Freedom, and the 5 F’s with Reagan Wagner
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with Reagan Wagner, CEO of NFA, for a practical and thought-provoking conversation on financial literacy, leadership, and long-term planning. Reagan shares his journey from the corporate world into wealth management, how he helped…
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#31 - Unbreakable: Steve “Moby” Leitch on Recovery, Purpose, and Conquering the Ocean Seven
What does it look like to stop living for relief—and start living on purpose? In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with open-water ultra swimmer, author, and mentor Steve “Moby” Leitch to talk about the real story behind the swims: a faith-anchored journey from addiction...
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#30 - The Resilient Brain: A Father’s Fight for His Son’s Breakthrough (The Rivas Family Story)
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burrissits down with David Rivas, RPh, MSc, CCN—pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, brain health coach, and author of Resilient Brain—for a powerful conversation about hope, science, faith, and the relentless pursuit of healing. David shares the deeply...
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#29 Permission to Flourish: Jai Cornell on Breaking Generational Curses, Owning Your Story, and Publishing with Integrity
In this powerful conversation, Rick Burris sits down with Jai Cornell, founder of Permission to Flourish, to talk about the true journey behind her mission: helping people stop hiding, stop people-pleasing, and start telling the stories that can change lives. Jai shares how painful experiences…
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#28 From Carpet Cleaning to Green Shield: David Johansen on Resilience, Clarity & Trusting Your Gut
What do you do when you finally take the leap intoentrepreneurship… and two weeks later the world shuts down? In this episode, Rick Burris sits down with David Johansen,founder of Green Shield Restoration and Cleaning, to unpack the pivotal moments that shaped David’s journey—from launching a...
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#27 - Leader as Coach: The Shift That Changes Everything (with Andy Hall)
In Episode #27 of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with Andy Hall—executive coach, leadership mentor, and (as Rick proudly shares) a true coach’s coach. After a 30-year corporate career that took him from retail leadership in the UK to the U.S. just before 9/11, Andy opens up about the...
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#26 - Servant-Minded Leadership—Why Serving for ROI Isn’t Serving (Jon Antonucci)
Keywordsleadership, servant leadership, servant-minded leadership, personal growth, workplace culture, emotional intelligence, leadership training, mentorship, organizational development, team dynamicsSummaryIn this episode of the Refinery Podcast, Jon Antonucci discusses the concept of...
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#25 - Keep Pedaling: From Homeless and Hopeless to Building Everything (Westley Morris)
In this episode, we sit down with Westley Arden Morris — a survivor, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur whose life story is as raw as it is inspiring. Wes grew up surrounded by violence, addiction, and instability, battled his own demons starting in his teens, and even found himself homeless and...
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#24 - Coaching with Purpose in a Shifting World (Karl Pister)
In this inspiring episode, Rick Burris sits down with master coach and founder of The Coaching Group Inc., Karl Pister, to explore a 35+ year journey through behavioral science, counseling, and high-impact executive coaching—especially within the complex, ever-changing world of healthcare.From...
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#23 – Empowered Cultures with Barbara Britt: Transforming Teams from the Inside Out
In this powerful and heart-forward conversation, Rick sits down with Barbara Britt, a dynamic Culture Strategist, speaker, coach, and former educator with 37 years of experience in shaping leadership from the ground up. As President of B.Britt, LLC and a John Maxwell Executive Director, Barbara...
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#22 - From Warzones to Worship: Lori Enskyy’s Journey Serving Ukrainian Refugees
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick sits down with Lori Enskyy, a missionary, counselor, and co-laborer in gospel and humanitarian efforts alongside her husband, Oleh Enskyy. Together, they’ve devoted their lives to ministering to the people of Ukraine—through war, displacement, and...
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#21 - The Art of Professional Prospecting – Burt and Dr. Alicia Villarreal
After years of preparation, Burt and Dr. Alicia Villarreal of BAABCO Leadership Consulting step into the studio to share their unique blend of leadership development and sales strategy. From the psychology of prospecting to helping leaders overcome fear, procrastination, and inconsistency, this...
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#20 - Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Laurel Johnson
In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, host Rick Burris welcomes back Laurel Johnson, a master negotiator and sales expert with over 40 years of experience in sales, negotiation, and business brokerage. Laurel, often called the “deal whisperer”, has spent nearly two decades training...
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#19 - The Power of Hypnosis: Unlocking Your Mind with Scott Schmaren
TED Talk:https://youtu.be/AJqsL45gVGE?si=IA8NLFln3qq5bLy0 Website:www.UltimateVisionaryMind.com In this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with internationally recognized hypnotist, speaker, and author Scott Schmaren to discuss the transformative power of the mind....
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#18 - From Bullied to Masterpiece: Diane Burton's Journey of Faith and Transformation
We sit down with Diane Burton, a dedicated Women’s Coach and motivational speaker. Diane shares her inspiring journey from being bullied as a child due to her weight to becoming an empowering coach who has helped countless women embrace their wholeness in Christ. Diane, a TEDx speaker and author…
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#17 - Unlock Your Potential: NLP with Naomi and Rami Bareket
Welcome Naomi and Rami Bareket, Master NLP Trainers, entrepreneurs, and authors of the Meta Thinking Persuasion book series. Originally from Israel, Naomi and Rami share their journey from running a successful eight-figure business to dedicating their lives to helping entrepreneurs and leaders...
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#16 - Faith, Family, and Fighting Spirit: The Remarkable Journey of Ricky and Gracie Boyter
In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, Ricky and Gracie Boyter take us on a journey through their extraordinary lives, weaving together stories of resilience, faith, and love. From their unique role as great-grandparents raising their great-grandchildren to their battles with serious...
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#15 - From Music to Mastering the Numbers: Matt Green’s Journey with Ledger Medial Accounting
In this episode, The Refinery Podcast welcomes Matt Green, founder of Ledger Medial Accounting, to discuss his unique path from aspiring musician to successful entrepreneur in the accounting world. Matt shares stories of his early passion for music, his time in Nashville honing his craft, and the...
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#14 - Hope in Dementia Caregiving: A Faith-Based Approach with Lizette Cloete
In this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Lizette Cloete, an innovative dementia care expert and founder of Think Different Dementia, shares her journey from occupational therapy to becoming a leading voice in Christian dementia caregiving. Drawing from over 30 years of experience…
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#13 - Building Legacies and Changing Lives: Seth and Jacob Buckley of Fire Pit Ranch
In this heartfelt episode of The Refinery Podcast, Seth and Jacob Buckley, the inspiring father-son duo behind Fire Pit Ranch, share their mission to transform young lives and strengthen communities through mentorship, faith, and outdoor experiences. 🔥 What you'll discover: The powerful story of...
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#12 - From Shareware to Shared Journeys: The Entrepreneurial Evolution of Thomas Bookhammer
This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Thomas Bookhammer, founder of Leaders Factor, Inc., and co-creator of the Grow Karma platform. The episode delves into Thomas's journey as a serial entrepreneur and executive coach, tracing his evolution from building and selling businesses to…
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#11 - Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Content Marketing
This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Lance Cummins, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Nectafy, a content marketing agency. The conversation provides a candid exploration of Lance’s entrepreneurial journey, from his early ventures in website design to his leadership at Nectafy,...
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#10 - Acorn Global Advance : Blending Faith and Business for Global Impact
🌍✨ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rick Cross, founder of Acorn Global Advance, who shares his journey of transforming business for a greater purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how your work can have a deeper impact, this conversation is for you! Rick opens up about his mission to...
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#9 - Gut Health, Real Change: Andy Sharp’s Path to Total Wellness
In this episode of the Refinery Podcast, 🎙️ Rick interviews Andy Sharp – a nutritionist, fitness expert, and advocate for gut health 🌱💪. Andy shares his journey from being the smallest kid in school, struggling with bullying, to discovering strength training and eventually finding his passion…
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#8 - Company Culture & Compassionate Care: Inside MJ Senior Living
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, 🎙️ host Rick sits down with the founders of MJ Senior Living, Jason Lang and Mary Lynn Bolden, to dive into their journey of building a compassionate and thriving senior living community 🏠💖. They talk about MJ Senior Living’s origins from a single...
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#7 - Lonnetta Albright
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we are honored to welcome Lonnetta Albright, an Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups, Lonnetta brings extensive experience in leadership development…
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#6 - Jan Dégallier
Join host Rick Burris on The Refinery Podcast as he welcomes Jan Dégallier, a corporate finance and accounting expert with over 30 years of strategic experience. As a certified public accountant with a passion for adding value and inspiring growth, Jan has a proven track record of driving...
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#5 - Coach Philip Haywood
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we sit down with Philip Haywood, the legendary head football coach at Belfry High School in the small town of Belfry, Kentucky. Coach Haywood holds the title of the all-time winningest high school coach in Kentucky, boasting 472 career victories and eight...
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#4 - Joe Beckham
This episode of The Refinery Podcast features a conversation with Sensei Joe Beckham, an eighth-degree black belt and the founder of Beckham Martial Arts and Fitness and Beckham Hoshiki Aikido. Join me as we discuss Sensei Beckham's journey in martial arts and gain insights from a respected...
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#3 - Justin Adams
In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, I interview Justin Adams, the owner of Adams and Co Roofing. We delve into how Justin's strong integrity influences his business decisions and shapes his approach to customer service. You'll gain valuable insights into how ethical practices can lead to...
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#2 - Jimmy Sorrells & Sean Tario
This episode features two inspiring guests! First, we chat with Sean Tario, owner of mark37.com. Sean brings his experience in big tech to the table, offering valuable insights you won't want to miss. Next, we connect with Jimmy Sorrells, founder of Liberty Networking. Jimmy shares the…
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#1 - Paul Martinelli
Join us for our exciting premiere episode! I'm thrilled to be talking with the one and only, Paul Martinelli. A powerhouse in the coaching world, Paul has trained more coaches than anyone else. He's the founder of the John Maxwell Team and Empowered Living, and I've had the incredible honor of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Refinery Podcast is for you if you believe in your entrepreneurial dream and you want great content that is relevant to your journey and will advance the way that you think. Are you ready to host a podcast? We'll help you get it right from the start.https://www.leadersfuel.com/my-podcast
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