Through the Fire

TTF #157 - Lessons From the Trenches, Wes Towers

Wes Towers didn’t learn business or marketing in a lecture theatre. He learned it on the job, building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and keeping what works. Wes learned the hard way and he’s here to share the war stories from business and life. For 20+ years, Wes has run Uplift 360 and helped real-world businesses, especially builders and trades, turn websites and SEO into steady, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Clear strategy, clean execution, and results you can see on the calendar and in the bank. At Uplift 360, Wes helps trades and construction brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen. His approach is simple. Prioritize authenticity and human connection in this AI-driven age, and double down on what moves the needle. Learn more about Wes and his work at Uplift 360: https://uplift360.com.au/ Contact Wes Towers: Website: https://uplift360.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Uplift360Aus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uplift_360/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westowers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uplift_360/streams Twitter: https://x.com/uplift_360 Contact us: Facebook: @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire. Instagram: @wickline_ryan. TicTok: @throughthef1re. YouTube: @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@gmail.com Free Coaching Consultation call available now...Message me!! "It always seems impossible until it's done!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TTF #156 - The Hidden Gap Between Discipline and Results, Tim Kelly

Managing Partner at Kelly Housing Group — where he's been involved in nearly 2,000 units — and a Board member at ADPI. But beyond the assets and accolades, Tim works with high achievers who are hungry for their next level — whether that's more clarity on where they're going, more courage to make the moves, or more energy to sustain the pursuit. If you've been performing well but know there's another gear, this conversation is for you. Book your free 30-minute clarity call with Tim: https://calendly.com/call-with-tim-kelly/30min?month=2026-05"My guest today is a real estate investor, bestselling author, and high-performance coach who helps driven people stop leaving results on the table. Tim Kelly is a former Navy Chief, a Senior Contact Tim Kelly: Website: https://thetimothykelly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetimothykelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimothykelly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimothykelly/ Contact us: Facebook: @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire. Instagram: @wickline_ryan. TicTok: @throughthef1re. YouTube: @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@gmail.com Free Coaching Consultation call available now...Message me!! "It always seems impossible until it's done!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TTF #155 - How Our Lives Teach Us What We Can Control, Manage, and Influence, Tori DaCosta

Tori DaCosta is a business leader, coach, bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering individuals to lead themselves with clarity, confidence, and intention. Her work centers on helping leaders create impactful lives through the transformative power of ownership. As a leader in a Fortune 50 company and founder of Journey Stone LLC, Tori brings a grounded, experience-driven perspective that helps others step into their fullest potential and become the best version of themselves. Her debut work, No Name Bastard: How Our Lives Teach Us What We Can Control, Manage, and Influence, blends compelling personal experiences with a practical framework designed to help readers reflect on their own stories and extract actionable insights. Today, Tori’s mission is simple: to help people take ownership of their growth, lead themselves well, and create meaningful outcomes that elevate teams, organizations, and communities. Get your copy of Tori’s book: https://a.co/d/05gcgbCL Contact Tori DaCosta: Website: www.journeystone.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toridacostaleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toridacostaleadership/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toridacosta/ Contact us: Facebook: @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire. Instagram: @wickline_ryan. TicTok: @throughthef1re. YouTube: @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@gmail.com Free Coaching Consultation call available now...Message me!! "It always seems impossible until it's done!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TTF #154 - The Hidden Fears That Quietly Cap Your Potential, Chris Woods

Chris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach and the author of the book "Balls & Brains: A framework for living your best life by overcoming fears and maximizing strengths." "Balls & Brains" is a no-nonsense, actionable guide for people seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their fullest potential. Chris Woods combines personal storytelling, psychological frameworks, and practical exercises to help readers overcome fear (Balls) and maximize their innate strengths (Brains). This isn't just another self-help book, it's a roadmap for those who are tired of playing small and ready to lead with courage and clarity. Chris brings decades of experience as a four-time global C-suite executive and former Google sales leader. He has led at scale, made high-stakes decisions, and lived inside the pressure that comes with responsibility and ambition. He rose up from a rough upbringing in a tough area of Boston - the original "Good Will Hunting". At 40 years old, Chris flatlined in a hospital bed. That moment forced him to confront not just his health, but how he was defining success and the internal fears driving his choices. It changed everything. Today, he coaches from lived experience—not theory. He helps leaders and professionals align who they are with what they do, so success feels energizing instead of exhausting. Purchase a copy of Chris’s book and sign up to work with him: https://chriswoodscoach.com/ Contact Chris Woods: Website: https://chriswoodscoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.woods2012 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswoodscoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswoods/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chriswoodscoach?lang=en Contact us: Facebook @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire. Instagram @wickline_ryan. TicTok @throughthef1re. YouTube @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@gmail.com Free Coaching Consultation call available now...Message me!! "It always seems impossible until it's done!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TTF #153 - Redefining Success Beyond the Scoreboard, Dr. Jack Groppel

Dr. Jack Groppel is a pioneer in sports science and human performance whose work helped shape how elite athletes train, recover, and manage energy. A former NCAA tennis coach and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, he has worked with Olympic athletes, Nike, and the Chicago White Sox. Today, Jack focuses on helping people move beyond constant achievement toward healthier, more balanced lives shaped by purpose, family, and connection. Get your copy of Dr. Jack’s book: https://noboringbooks.com/books/mountains-within/ Contact Dr. Jack Groppel: Website: https://jackgroppel.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgroppel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jackgroppel1 Contact us: Facebook: @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire. Instagram: @wickline_ryan. TicTok: @throughthef1re. YouTube: @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@gmail.com Free Coaching Consultation call available now...Message me!! "It always seems impossible until it's done!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.