The Example Podcast

Tyler Robinson is the owner and CEO of Krave Gym along with his wife Amber. We talk about balancing running a business and the household responsibilities in a dynamic modern relationship whilst still prioritizing personal health and fitness. The lessons and blessings from having a child with down syndrome, as well as the small steps one should take to start to get back in control of their health and fitness. Tyler is a man who is always learning, seeks solutions rather than dwelling on problems and has a level of self awareness and humility that sets him apart. Krave Gym has the strongest gym community I have ever seen, and when you get to know Tyler better you can see exactly why. Tyler is The Example.

William Weathers better known by his stage name B Well is a recording artist, has his own foundation creating opportunities for Des Moines school kids through the arts, sports and mentoring and is a nationally recognized restaurant and bar owner with his creation, The Contrary. Many of us know B Well. In this interview you get to truly see Billy. A genuine, tenacious, creative and loving man. He shares his early childhood influences, the impact HipHop and his idols still have on him today and some incredible words to live by. He will tell you the jobs not done and he's right. It never is. But Billy Weathers is The Example.

My wonderful guest was double booked but don't worry he will be back in August! In the meantime enjoy this short snippet on Self Esteem. Drawing from the book, The 6 Pillars Of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden (not Braden as I said the first couple of times). I break down the definitions of self esteem and consciousness with practical examples of what each pillar looks like in relation to fitness and nutrition. I finish with an easy sentence completion activity that you can do on your own that raises your awareness and takes you one step closer to living as The Example.

Eric "Hutch"Hutchinson is the owner of Loyal & Sons Barber shop and the drummer in Greg Wheeler and The Poly Mall Cops. We talk about how Hutch took responsibility for his health and fitness dropping over 100lbs. How using anger and ego to start change can be effective but is toxic long term. The strength in vulnerability, the magic of travel and how you can change your life with small daily interactions. To quote Hutch "If you open your heart and mind to it, it really is all life changing shit"

Jerrod Sieverding is the President of Data Power Technology Group. A US based company serving nationwide with over 8-0 employees. Jerrod is a phenomenal leader, husband, father to three awesome kids and soccer coach to many more. We discuss the lessons he gleamed from growing up in a small farming town, how to work out your values and intentionally live by them. As well as what it takes to invest in a successful marriage, support your children through adversity and why it is so important to give back when you can. Jerrod is The Example.