1.73: Mission Over Measure

In this episode, Preston and Henry share the Mission-Skill Matrix, a tool business owners and leaders can use to find the ‘right fit’ team members for their organization — allowing them to distinguish between the team they have, and the team they want. Please refer to the links below to use the Mission-Skill Matrix, alongside a worksheet that will help you discover a right fit team for your organization. We hope you enjoy the episode. Links:The Leader Leverage WorksheetThe Mission-Skill MatrixGet in touch with Get TPA fit here.Our coaches we mentioned:Scaling.comLean Marketing

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to another father-son duo, Jeff and Henry Jones. They discuss how Gen Z views the American Dream, if it’s still obtainable, and how everyone, especially Gen Z, can be reminded they are capable of great things.Jeff Jones started his career in sales, while simultaneously starting a real estate business in the Chicagoland area, buying up foreclosures. That path led him to bigger and bigger properties, where he entered the commercial industry, owning properties from gun ranges to storage units and everything in between. Now semi-retired, he manages his portfolio and helps his son Henry, with his own real estate career. Henry Jones, a lifelong friend of Henry True, graduated from Illinois State University with a Degree in Finance. Influenced by his dad’s career, he got a job as a commercial real estate broker. Realizing that position wasn’t meant for him, and knowing what his own American Dream is, he now works as a Transaction Coordinator and a real estate firm in Chicago. Get in touch with Get TPA Fit here.

In this episode, Preston and Henry share the inspiring story of Herb Brooks and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. They break down the story within the context of the Hero’s Journey model, showing how his story can and has acted as inspiration for anyone willing to commit to a mission, even in the face of extreme measures. We hope you enjoy the episode. Links:Hero's Journey ModelGet in touch with Get TPA Fit:Get TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to David McArdle, lifelong pilot, and founder of RightFit APG. He shares in depth the high and lows of starting your own business, the faith required to see it through to success, and why focusing on the right mission matters. David McArdle was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up around planes and tarmacs, he discovered his passion for aviation, where he started flying planes at thirteen. Now, he is a commercial pilot for one of the largest companies in the world. Finding more time between travels, he founded RightFit Accounting Performance Group, a marketing strategy company that helps accounting firms clarify their message, build systems that attract right-fit clients, and free up their partners to focus on what matters most. Get in touch with David & RightFit APG: RightFit Accounting Performance GroupDavid McArdle on LinkedInGet in touch with Get TPA Fit:Get TPA Fit

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2026, Preston and Henry look back at the first year of the 1.73: Mission Over Measure Podcast and gleam onto the lessons they’ve learned, ideas they enjoyed, and how their view of the Mission Over Measure has changed as this journey has begun. We hope this first year of 1.73 has been as exciting, fun, and memorable for you as it’s been for us. Thank you for being a part of the Mission Over Measure movement, we appreciate you being a fan of the show. Please be sure to like, follow, and share this show on your favorite listening platform. And as always, thank you for listening. Are your own measures boxing you in? You’re not built for boxes — but breakthroughs. Visit GetTPAFit.com and go from stuck to unstoppable on your mission.

In this episode of 1.73, Preston and Henry talk to Father Mark Livingston, Pastor of St. Augustine Parish and Schools. He shares his story of priesthood, how the confrontation of past wounds helped him move forward, and how important it is to deduce between constructive and destructive measures when growing the fruits of your mission. Father Mark was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and after graduating from Divine Child High School, he attended Wayne State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics. He pursued a career in finance, but ultimately felt a call to serve. After completing a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, he began a new career working in hospitals. Still feeling a deeper call to serve, he joined the Seminary in Detroit and became a priest. He currently presides over the Merciful Love of Jesus Family of Parishes, in Richmond, Michigan. Links:St. Augustine Parish and SchoolsFather Mark’s Email: [email protected] Get TPA Fit

In this episode, Henry and Preston talk to Coach John LaFontaine. They discuss John’s journey from player to coach, how faith plays a role in a battle of identity, and how we’re all called to help others find their mission by first finding our own. John LaFontaine was born in St. Louis, MO. Growing up alongside his brother, Pat LaFontaine, the two of them played competitive hockey in high level leagues, until his brother went pro. Struggling to find his own path, he found himself called to coach and lead by faith. After coaching numerous teams in the NAHL, AWHL, NPHL, and USHL, he now coaches Cranbrook Schools Varsity High School team in Metro Detroit, where he’s won numerous Coach of the Year awards, and a state championship. Links:Get TPA Fit

On this month’s episode, Preston and Henry talk to Peggy Ward, lifelong saleswoman, former stand-up comic, and mother of three. She discusses how important it is to find work that not only fulfills you, but allows you to be a present parent and raise a family. Peggy spent the early part of her working years in advertising as a copywriter. After the birth of her first child, she put a pause on her career. A few years (and a second baby) later, she launched her comedy show based on the challenges of motherhood. She eventually had her third baby and continued her stand-up show for more than a decade. She now works in sales where she helps business owners market through digital and direct mail advertising. Links:Get TPA Fit

Happy International Podcast Day! In today’s special episode, Preston and Henry discuss some of their favorite podcasts, why they listen, and how important it is to have deep conversations with one another in the constant pursuit of learning. We hope you’re enjoying the show so far, please be sure to share the episode and spread the 1.73 mission! Links:Get TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to Craig Huston, Executive Coach and Business Guide at Summit Achievers. They delve into the differences between a leader and a tyrant, the stewardship required to foster leaders in a community, and the importance of knowing how to lead a business without it defining you. Craig, hailing from Albuquerque, pursued a career in aviation and jet propulsion. After business buyouts, he eventually found himself running an organization, taking on the responsibility of leading a team in a time of change. Knowing the importance of leadership in a business, and answering his new call to adventure, he eventually founded Summit Achievers, a leadership coaching organization that helps businesses ascend together, attain newfound clarity, and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Please enjoy the show.Links:Craig Huston's LinkedInSummit AchieversGet TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to Tony Colangelo, a Client Delivery Lead at Synoptek, a business and technology consulting firm. They delve into the importance of accountability, what winning and losing looks like, and how the process of crashing, burning and learning keeps you grateful in spite of your suffering. Born in New Jersey, Tony grew up fascinated with the inner workings of electronic devices and eventually earned a Technical Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology.  Now he manages a team providing  clients IT support and ensuring his team responds promptly and completes tasks to keep things running smoothly.Links:SynoptekGet TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry sit down with Joe Mackey, Wealth Advisor, Visionary & Partner at MKD Wealth. They discuss how the friends around you can determine your future, the impact of the right and wrong mentor in your life, and the pursuit of healing the world by first healing yourself. Joe Mackey grew up in Greenfield, Indiana before going to work for a large food distribution company where his path set him to climb the corporate ladder. Realizing it wasn’t meant for him, he joined a small financial services firm before starting his own, MKD Wealth, where he’s been for the last 23 years. MKD Wealth strives to deliver clarity, confidence, freedom, and meaningful impact for families and businesses. Links:MKDWealthGet in touch with Joe: [email protected] Get TPA Fit

Henry and Preston sit down with Rick Sutkiewicz, Chairman of ThermalNetics. They discuss how a competitive spirit can be used as a tool to drive an entrepreneurial organization, the desirable and undesirable consequences of being the one in control, and eventually learning to give up that control. Rick graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Industrial Engineering, and a collegiate football career as a placekicker for Michigan, playing under Bo Schembechler alongside Jim Harbaugh. After graduating, he went on to technical sales at a large organization, eventually deciding to pursue a career in business ownership. He acquired ThermalNetics in 2004, a HVAC company whose mission is to provide more comfortable and healthy indoor environments through innovative HVAC solutions. Please enjoy the show.Links:ThermalNeticsGet TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry sit down with John & Joe Graziano, President and Vice President of FFP Wealth Management. They discuss the importance of instilling culture into your business, the impact of hiring a wrong-fit teammate, and the role of mentors in a business. John, who became a Certified Public Accountant in 1987, expanded his CPA firm in 1989 to include financial planning. This expansion stemmed from his concerns regarding the caliber of financial advice that his tax clients were receiving from other advisors. He takes an active role in mentoring over 100 CPA firms, and he has written articles and co-authored a book about financial planning with his brother, Joe.Joe developed an interest in financial services after his father's death at a young age emphasized the importance of financial planning. He joined John's firm 10 years ago and is a Certified Financial Planner, helping the company advise clients on billions of dollars in assets. Links: FFP Wealth ManagementGet TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to Allan Bruford, COO of WRS. They discuss the balance in using your measures to gauge your mission, the value in living a life full of service, and the Japanese idea of "Ikagai” meaning “a reason for being.” As the COO at WRS, Allan focuses on optimizing their operational efficiency to ensure the highest standard of pain management services for workers’ compensation patients, practices, and payors. Prior to stepping into the COO role, Allan developed and implemented technology solutions to support better outcomes for work comp patients through industry-leading service and innovative, non-addictive therapies. Links:WRSgettpafit.com

Preston and Henry sit down with Alex Draper, the CEO of DXLearning. They discuss the importance of values and behavior, how each can drive the other, and how the ability to clearly define them can lead to success in your mission. Alex, a former UK educator turned leadership expert, relocated to Chicago in 2005 to lead the U.S. operations of a global management training firm. In 2015, he founded DX Learning with a mission to eliminate workplace toxicity. His book, CARE to Win: The 4 Leadership Habits to Build High-Performing Teams, reflects his passion for people-first leadership. Under his guidance, DX Learning has empowered over 40,000 leaders globally. Links:DX LearningCARE to Wingettpafit.com

Preston and Henry sit down with the President of Alta Equipment Company, Gianni Campo. They discuss the value in shouldering responsible risk-taking, the ability to live in gratitude, and how to walk away from the expectations of others to build something for yourself. Gianni Campo grew up in a family owned and operated construction company. Spending most of his childhood surrounded by heavy equipment and hard work, it propelled him into his own businesses, from construction to concrete laying to sales and equipment rental. Eventually he rose to the President of Alta Equipment Company, whose reach stretches from Florida to Ontario and everywhere in between, where they provide heavy equipment rentals and material handling. Links:Alta Equipment Companygettpafit.com

Welcome to 1.73: Mission Over Measure! In each episode, we'll invite a guest to share their MISSION, the MEASURES placed upon them, and how they've replaced them with healthier definitions of progress. It's our intent you're inspired to ask different questions, pursue new ideas and stay true to keeping your mission over any measure.  https://www.gettpafit.com/