The Decision Hour

Ep: 255 - Horsemanship, "Who's Moving Whose Feet" with Mr. John Beachel

I sit down with U.S. Army Veteran Mr. John Beachel. John travels  the country Offering Colt Starting, Horsemanship, Cow Working, Ranch Roping, Re-starting Race Horses, Problem Horse and De-Spooking Clinics.
If you ever get a chance to see John speak, do so, he doesn’t disappoint!  I recently got to sit down with John one Wednesday Night at the Woerth It Hollow farm before he started teaching Horsemanship to a group of veterans. John shares his story with us in this episode from growing up riding horses, his time in the military and being a single father to traveling all over the country working with horses. Watching John work with a horse is like watching poetry in motion, smooth and relaxing.  He explains how to gain trust with the horse by taking the lead and how does one do this? “Who moves whose feet”
“So if I command and start directing that horse to move his feet and where he moves his feet, then he goes, Okay, you understand my language.”  We wrap up the show with John sharing his "Decision Hour" that involves a judges gavel.
If you want to learn more about horses, Horsemanship then please do yourself a favor and contact John on Facebook
 
Host Note: Personal Experience – I’ve had the opportunity to be taught by John now for a few weeks.This experience is one I most certainly never thought I would ever experience. It’s been nothing short of amazing and it's one that I am forever grateful.

Ep: 254 - What’s in Your cup? With Eric Balough, President/CEO, Ricks Roasters

What Type of coffee do you drink?  Do you know where your coffee came from?  This week’s topic is What’s in your Cup?  And I have my good friend Eric Balough, President/CEO of Rick’s Roasters.  Eric is still on Active duty about to retire and we discuss how he got into the coffee game.  He explains experimenting on his stove with a frying pan to now owning and running Rick’s Roasters.   Take a listen and get some education on the different types of coffee beans, what you should know when buying coffee, what the difference is between commercial and specialty coffees, best ways to brew coffee and a whole lot more! 
We wrap up the show with Eric sharing his Decision Hour about a time in Afghanistan and what it means to “having the right assets”  Be sure to follow Ricks Roasters on Social Media:Facebook
 
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Ep: 253 - Mobile Home Money Makers

I sit down with a Edith Miaskowski and her son Nicholas and hear their story of moving to America, overcoming disabilities to changing the lives of other people.
 
Edith explains, they came to the United States in 1993, the reason was their oldest Daughter Samantha was born with a brain tumor, wanting a better life for her, Edith and her husband with $500 in their pocket and 2 suitcases moved to the United States. A few years later Nicholas was born (1995). Fast forward several years, May of 2006, Young Nicholas was diagnosed with a stage four Brain Tumor and he talks about his mindset and what he did to get better.
 
“And I got this Walker to help me you know, jumpstart and walking and well why this is significant is this is actually kind of propelling us to who we are today and what we're doing an offering for others. So forcing myself you know, learning to walk I learned that it's really important to stay focused on your goals and focused and determined and I always have a saying that in life we have two choices when we fail at something. So that's either we fail we fall over and we cry about it and pout and do absolutely nothing or we can involve, you can get back up, no matter how much your legs are shaking and how painful it is, you just do it, you get up and you move on forward.” ~Nicholas~
 
We then discuss the business of Golden Wing Mobile Homes (https://goldenwingmobilehomes.com)and the journey they have taken to get to where they are with the business right now, to include an online course they have created for beginners that show people how easy it is. https://www.mobilehomemoneymakers.com/5d48d2cc-c096-4616-bf56-6fa6214cdbe1
They then share one way of how they are paying it forward. They started handing out care packages to the homeless. And in 2017 they started their non-profit Golden Wing Helping Hands. https://goldenwinghelpinghands.org/
Since starting they have donated more than 2,000 care packages! “it’s all about, you know, inspiring the future generations about the things that we do for other people, because that's really what it's all about building our communities stronger and inspiring more people”. 
 
 
Take a listen to the whole episode and please be sure to check out all of their websites!
 

Ep: 252 - From Military To Millionaire with David Pere

Linked up with our friend David Pere, CEO @From Military to Millionaire.  David is a Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, Speaker and Personal Finance Genius! He does all this while still on Active Duty!  David Share his story on how he got started in Real Estate Investing and teaching other what he now knows.
We talk about his podcast “The Military Millionaire Podcast” and his NEW BOOK coming soon called “The No B.S. Guide to Military Life: How to Build Wealth, Get Promoted, and Achieve Greatness”
We close out with David sharing his Decision Hour which has happen to him recently as he gets ready to make a transition in his life.
 
Be sure to follow Davi on Facebook and Instagram @frommilitarytomillionaire
and check out his website: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com
 
 

Ep: 251 - A Chat with a Noble Warrior - Mike Frazier

A chat with a Noble Warrior
 
Mike Frazier’s military Career started off in the Coast Guard as a machinery technician, he did four years, got out and then got into Law enforcement right after 9/11.  He missed the military so much that he joined the Army and because of his mechanical experience, he ended up working on black hawk helicopters. Eventually ended up working in special operations.  However, His Military career was cut short.  Take a listen as Mike shares his struggles from leaving the Military what he experienced, leading to his ‘Decision Hour’ - “So that decision for me to not only try to make something of myself for other people, but for veterans and for him. So my life really stopped being more about me at that particular moment that I asked God to be in my life it was I knew that there was more to it”
 
Mike is a Noble Warrior, mentor to many, he keeps a positive outlook on life, tells a lot of ‘Dad Jokes’ and is adding value in the lives to whom he speaks with and to those who listen. You can follow Mike on Social Media also check out his website. Instagram @ nsdq_mike
 
@ noblewarriorofficial 
 
https://www.wearenoblewarriors.com

Ep: 250 - Irreverent Warriors with Andrew Farrer

Join me in this episode as I have friend Andrew Farrer on with me. It’s been a long time coming, we’ve known each other for a few years and still trying to figure out how we haven’t met in person yet.  Set back and enjoy as we discuss bringing people together and how we can all support each other.  Andrew shares his story and his Decision Hour. About Andrew…
Andrew was born in Nashville, TN at Baptist Memorial Hospital in 1977 and grew up in Exeter, NH. He attended The Brooks School from 1992-1996 and after graduation, he enrolled at Rollins College (Winter Park, FL) where he earned a BA in Classical Studies in 2001. After college, Andrew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he graduated from the School of Infantry. He had three deployments with 3/8 India Co as an infantry machine gunner. Andrew’s military awards earned during service include Purple Heart Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Assistance Medal, Navy Unit Citation Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 stars). He was honorably discharged in 2008. Post service, Andrew was a chef for 10 years at various restaurants and joined the nonprofit organization, Irreverent Warriors in 2019. He currently serves as their Tennessee Regional Coordinator to organize fund raising hikes for Veterans. Andrew also serves as the Senior Vice Commandant MCL#1158, Stones River Detachment in Murfreesboro, TN. He is a lifetime member of the VFW. Andrew holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Ashford University and is currently seeking an MA in Addiction Counseling from Liberty University. R. A. Farrer, USMC
 
Irreverent Warriors – Nashville
 

Ep: 249 - The Comeback Coach - Mr. Richard Kaufman

We have a very special guest on this week’s episode, U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Richard Kaufman a.k.a. The Comeback Coach!
Take a listen as we get to know more about Richard.  We discuss his upbringing, how a he overcame his addiction to alcohol and what pushed him to joining the military a second time. We then talk about how meeting a man named Gary help push Richard in the direction of helping others who struggle with addiction, homelessness or PTSD.  Richard has a big heart and loves helping others, He has a podcast called “Success Your Why, Powers Your How” and can be heard on all the popular podcasting platforms.
Take a listen to this “Comeback” story as ‘The Comeback Coach’, Richard Kaufman talks about some of his Decision Hours.

Ep: 248 - Competitive Shooting – Kisa Libby

Kisa Libby is a Navy Vet, a sponsored competitive shooter and an accountant for a well known business supplying law enforcement officers. By far, her toughest job is as a single mom to 2 boys. 
 
We had a great discussion with Kisa about why she started in the shooting sports and how she’s working to raise her boys to be strong, positive men. Like many veterans, Kisa found herself missing the camaraderie of serving with others for a common mission (and in often less than favorable conditions). She tried many things to find that spirit of brotherhood, but is it wasn’t until she was introduced to competitive shooting that she felt she finally found a suitable replacement. 
 
As Kisa’s boys grew up, she started thinking about how she (as a woman) could best ensure she was providing her sons with the tools to think critically and be the kind of men she felt the world needed. We have an open honest discussion about the challenges of parenthood in general and how single parenting presents unique circumstances. 
 
Follow Kisa’s adventures on the Instagram she shares with her oldest son. 

Ep: 247 – Utility or Self-Protection with Nick LaRosa

Whether it’s for utility or self-protection, we see a lot of people walking around carrying knives. How many of those people who choose to carry for self-protection have ever trained for such an event? The answer is, not many. 
 
Adam Bird and Heather Dopson took the time to sit down with Nick LaRosa to talk about whether or not we should be carrying, the best way to carry, and why training is an absolute must.
 
Nick is impressive in his own right. At 24, he’s a black belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, a black belt in Judo, a personal trainer, an MMA instructor, a Stop the Bleed® trainer, and a few other things that remain classified. And that’s barely scratching the surface! His real-world experience along with his mindset and training style is what lead Heather to seek him out to take edged weapon training from. She was so impressed by his knowledge and skill she knew he’d be an excellent guest for the listeners of The Decision Hour.
 
Sit back, take a listen, and learn something new today. 
You can find Nick on YouTube and Instagram.

Ep: 246 - Radom Acts of Kindness with Gold Star Mother Debbie Lee

The Founder of Americas Mighty Warriors and Gold Star Mother, Debbie Lee joins us this week!
Debbie Lee lost her son Marc in Iraq in 2006.  Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Ramadi, Iraq 8-2-06. A member of SEAL Team 3, Charlie platoon, Marc made the ultimate sacrifice defending his teammates. Marc was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star w Valor, and the Purple Heart for his heroic actions. Marc’s name means “Mighty Warrior.”
Debbie talks about Marc’s letter home and doing more Random acts of kindness
“he said once the last time you paid for a stranger's cup of coffee, or a meal or a tank of gas. Or imagine when you go to pay for the meal and you find out it's been paid for, he said, When's the last time you help somebody with their groceries in or out of their car?”
She talk s about how she stays in the fight “So when I can be out there support you guys, loving you guys taking care of you and the other families, you know, that have lost a loved one.”
 We also discuss a program she has called Helping Heroes Heal and what they are doing to help our veterans.  We get on the topic of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments and go into detail as to how the treatment works and the benefits it provides. This treatment is really helping veterans that have been diagnosed with PTSD and TBI.
Debbie continues her sons Marc’s mission by helping others with her kindness.  She has a big heart. She has, and continues to help our nations heroes and their families.  Please check out her website and follow on social media.
 
Donate:  https://americasmightywarriors.org/donate/
Instagram:  @AmericasMightyWarriors
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americasmightywarriors/