Brandon Ruttley married about as well as a man can (I’ve known his wife since we were 10 years old). He’s also the father of three beautiful girls, ages: 10,7 & 3 Affectionately known as “Ruttley,” or just “Rutt,” in recent years he’s more than quadrupled his income. Nowadays, we’d call a man of Rutt’s
Everyday I’m Raking: Business, Leadership, Relationships with Kurt Kristynik
I’ve wanted Kurt Kristynik as a guest on the podcast for a long time. Interestingly, as Vice President of Buffaloe Floors, Kurt runs a 3rd generation family business—a bit of a black swan considering America’s startup craze. Thinking back. I’ve respected Kurt’s business acumen since the day I invited him to speak at our real estate
The Good Attorneys: Helping Us Fight Hurricane Ida’s Devastation with Matthew Ory, Preston Hayes, David Ardoin & Barry Sartin, Jr.
Four guests join me for this important episode: Matthew Ory, Preston Hayes, Barry Sartin Jr., and David Ardoin. All are highly-respected civil & criminal attorneys who offer litigation services to individuals and businesses. Matt Ory & David Ardoin have worked together 10 years at AMO Trial Lawyers. Their practice areas include: hurricane claims, personal injury
NCAA’s NIL Rule, Dad Lunch Notes, Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Chris Yandle
My guest is HUGE in Korea! He’s also fast-becoming famous here in the US. Dr. Chris Yandle can thank his 8th-grade daughter, Addison, for worldwide fame and adulation. If not for her letting Dad know how much she enjoyed #DadLunchNotes, he might’ve stopped writing them. As it were, the day Chris didn’t slip a note
How to Nail Your Next Job Interview, The Big 5 Personality Traits, Intellectual Curiosity with Melanie Boudreaux
Melanie Boudreaux is an Assistant Professor at Nicholls State University—she teaches Human Resource Management. She’s also Faculty Advisor for the Society of Human Resource Management and works as HR Director at Environment Safety & Health Consulting Services (ES&H). And just in case Melanie found herself with free time—she’s also enrolled at University of South Alabama,
6 Rules for Life, The Delusion of Time & Thoughts on God with Brandt Quick
Brandt Quick is a Fully Integrated Business Coach (FIBC) & Certified Health Coach. He’s also CEO & President of BQuick Athletic Development, a health & fitness company, and CEO & President of BQuick Nutrition, maker of natural sports nutrition energy, endurance, and recovery vitamins/supplements. A former Kansas State football player who later transferred to Tulane
Baseball: Old-Timers & New-Timers with Richard Cuicchi
My guest is Richard Cuicchi. He’s a New Orleans baseball historian and the founder of the Metro New Orleans Area Baseball Player Database. Born in Shaw, MS, he has spent most of his adult life in New Orleans, and says he’s now a true “New Orleanian.” After graduating from Mississippi State University, Richard came to
Leadership Lessons, Coaching College Baseball & Kicking Cancer’s A$$ with Gee Cassard
Gee Cassard is the Head Baseball Coach at Ascension Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. We first met when he recruited me to play baseball at Nicholls State University, where he was the Assistant Coach / Head Recruiter at the time. Coach Gee gave me a chance to play Division I baseball, and for that
Around the World with Nomad on FIRE
My guest is Eric Richard—he’s pretty far along the path to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). In fact, in July 2019, he quit his full-time job to become a location-independent entrepreneur. After learning about FIRE in 2015, he immediately began making positive life changes. First thing he got serious about was personal finance. By following
Risky Business: Alligator Hunting, A Fortune-Teller & Getting the Girl with Bryan McGehee
Bryan McGeHee is my guest. Together with his brother, Mitch, they started GATR Coolers in 2017, selling coolers with only three available sizes to mostly family & friends. Four years later business is booming—they’ve expanded to drinkware, apparel, accessories, and replacement parts in addition to various coolers! In this episode, we discuss GATR’s explosive growth—from
Dating as a Divorced Dad, Climbing Out of Debt & Being Twitter Famous with Mark Allan Bovair
I’ve gotten to know Mark Allan Bovair on Twitter, where he’s built a huge following consistently sharing his thoughts & ideas. Mark is the author of the Finance and Fatherhood Newsletter. He’s also a single dad of three teenagers who has a full-time job in Accounting and three (3) profitable side-businesses—all while studying for the