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Miles Welch on Leadership, Resilience & Rebuilding After Losing Everything | The Austin Moss Show Ep.15

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399063/fan_mail/new] What happens when you lose the title, the stage, the platform — and have to rebuild from scratch? In this episode, Austin sits down with leadership coach Miles Welch to unpack a journey that spans dropping out of high school to follow the Grateful Dead, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, leading at one of the largest churches in the country, and eventually losing it all during a painful life reset in 2020. Miles shares how failure in Colorado forced him into humility, how he learned the difference between authority and influence, and why leadership is more art than science. He breaks down his core framework around entropy — the idea that everything drifts from order to chaos without outside energy — and explains why leaders are that “outside energy” in businesses, marriages, and teams. From flipping an 80% pastoral failure rate to an 80% success rate, to rebuilding his life from a basement during COVID with the mantra “Do what you can do,” this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and high-level leadership. Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – Not a faith podcast… but leadership is layered Setting the tone: business, performance, and purpose. 05:00 – Falling in love with leadership in the Marines Authority vs. influence. Why real leadership requires choice. 10:00 – From stripes to servitude Why nonprofit and church leadership can be harder than the military. 14:00 – Failure in Colorado & confronting ego Journaling, humility, and becoming the kind of person people trust. 20:00 – The Entropy Framework Everything moves from order to chaos without outside energy. Leadership is the energy holding strategy, teams, health, and marriage together. 24:00 – Solopreneurs vs. Executive Teams Why small operators need accountability — and 30+ employee companies need trust and bench strength. 28:00 – Blowing up his life in 2020 Divorce, leaving church leadership, moving into a basement during COVID. 31:00 – “Do what you CAN do” The whiteboard mantra that rebuilt everything. 36:00 – Solving COVID for a city in one weekend How preparation + courage turned into Miles’ first coaching client. 40:00 – Flipping an 80% failure rate to 80% success Why leadership training beats theology alone. 43:00 – Imposter syndrome reframed It’s not that you shouldn’t — you’re just new. 48:00 – The coaching industry problem “It’s theory until you have a client. It’s a hobby until you get paid.” 1:01:00 – Resilience Formula Building anything is 10x harder than you think. In the end, you will prevail — if you don’t quit. Miles Welch is a leadership coach and founder of Northstar Training. A former Marine, pastor, and executive church leader, he has spent decades building and training high-capacity leaders. After a major personal reset in 2020, he transitioned into executive coaching, working with solopreneurs, construction firms, and enterprise teams to build healthy leadership pipelines. He is currently scaling a coaching firm built on real-world operator experience. Connect with Miles Welch: Website: https://northstartraining.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themileswelch/ Connect with Austin Moss: Linkedin: austinearlmoss Instagram: austinmossofficial Facebook: austinmossofficial Website: austinmoss.com  TikTok: austinmossofficial

Empowering Purpose & Patriotism: Resilience in Sales and Service with Alexandria | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 14

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399063/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Austin sits down with Alexandria, a high-performing insurance sales director who’s also deeply committed to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and wounded service members—and now first responders, too. Alexandria breaks down how she found Folds through what they call synchronicity (when passion meets purpose), and why getting involved beat “just writing checks.” They dig into her journey as a former college basketball player navigating adversity, self-doubt, and leadership—then connect those lessons to sales: resilience, preparation, handling rejection, and staying grounded when your pipeline is overflowing. Alexandria also shares the mission impact through powerful scholarship stories, what Kansas City’s chapter is building (including a big Valentine’s Day event) and why patriotism shouldn’t be political—it’s about serving people who serve all of us. Key Moments & Topics 00:00 – The challenge of being the youngest on every sales team + earning credibility 03:00 – Alexandria’s “two worlds”: insurance career vs. Folds of Honor passion project 06:30 – How she found Folds of Honor through a charity golf tournament (synchronicity) 10:00 – College basketball lessons: resilience, leadership, and surviving a coaching change 16:30 – NIL + transfer portal: what today’s athletes must understand about business and self-worth 22:00 – What Folds of Honor is (and who it serves) 27:00 – Scholarship impact story: widows, kids, and life rebuilt through education 33:00 – The “Red Wine & Blue” Valentine’s Day event + why community matters on hard holidays 38:00 – Golf, pickleball, and Patriot Golf Days: how KC shows up for the mission 42:00 – The numbers: scholarships, dollars raised, and what “92 cents on the dollar” means 48:00 – Becoming chapter president: KPIs, growth, and closing the scholarship gap 52:00 – Sales career path: athlete mindset → prep, film study, relationships, travel, endurance 58:00 – A hilarious “emotional support Snoop” story… that turned into a crochet crisis 1:02:00 – Closing message: find something bigger than yourself—the return is tenfold Who Is Alexandria  Alexandria is a sales director in the insurance industry and a longtime volunteer leader with Folds of Honor Kansas City, where she’s served on the board for seven years and is stepping into the chapter president role. A former college basketball player, she brings an athlete’s resilience and relationship-first mindset to both her career and mission-driven service—helping fund scholarships for military and first responder families. Episode Takeaways Credibility isn’t claimed—it’s earned through preparation + repetition. Sports and sales run on the same engine: resilience, film study, rejection tolerance. Patriotism doesn’t need politics—service is real, and it touches everyone eventually. The best giving isn’t performative. It’s consistent, local, and hands-on. Connect with Austin Moss: Linkedin: austinearlmoss Instagram: austinmossofficial Facebook: austinmossofficial Website: austinmoss.com  TikTok: austinmossofficial

From Wind Farms to Private Equity: Gabe Orr on Integrity | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 13

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399063/fan_mail/new] Gabe Orr grew up in rural Kansas ranch culture, spent 12+ years in the Philippines, helped develop a wind farm from scratch, and then learned private equity the hard way—by selling it. In this conversation, Gabe and Austin get into the real work behind “innovation”: navigating two totally different worlds (humility and poverty vs. power and politics), building businesses without losing your integrity, and designing products you’d be proud to explain with the lights on. They also go deep on Plain View Beef—sprout-finished cattle, lab-tested nutrient profiles, and why the fat tells the truth about quality. From fermented preservative-free beef sticks to beef tallow skincare, Gabe is trying to innovate farmers out of a broken economic cycle without pretending traditional producers are the enemy. If you’re building anything—especially something that disrupts an old industry—this episode is a blueprint for discipline, faith, and clarity. Key Topics — Faith, capital discipline, and the real cost of success — Farm roots → global life: Kansas/Colorado, Australia, then 12.5 years in the Philippines — The “two worlds” lesson: dirt floors and tin roofs vs. political power and big capital — Wind farm development + selling to PE: how due diligence teaches the game — The #1 fundraising miss: founders pitch features, investors need an exit — Plain View Beef: building a brand you can defend “in plain view” — Sprout-finished cattle: day-5 harvest, rumen health, and nutrient density — Fermented beef sticks: no preservatives, shelf-stable, easier digestion — Beef tallow skincare: clean inputs, real-world demand, and the “can you eat it?” test — Why rural America isn’t dying—if values meet vision — Gabe’s closing thesis on failure: belief bigger than self changes everything Guest Bio Gabe Orr is a 4th-generation cattleman and entrepreneur behind Plain View Beef, focused on transparent, nutrient-dense beef through sprout-finished feeding systems and rigorous lab testing. He spent over a decade living and working in the Philippines, helped develop and sell a wind farm (earning his “private equity mindset” through real due diligence), and now builds products—from fermented beef sticks to tallow skincare—designed to raise the standard of health and integrity in food. Plain View Beef Discount: Get 5% off Plain View products! Use the code TheAustinMossShow at checkout or shop directly through the discount link: https://e0659a-46.myshopify.com/TheAustinMossShow 🔗 Austin’s Affiliate Link Use this link to support the show: https://e0659a-46.myshopify.com/austina5 Plain View Beef Website: https://plainviewbeef.com/ Connect with Austin Moss: Linkedin: austinearlmoss Instagram: austinmossofficial Facebook: austinmossofficial Website: austinmoss.com  TikTok: austinmossofficial

How Shame Silences Men (And Discipline Sets You Free): Micah LaCerte | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 12

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399063/fan_mail/new] Micah’s story is what happens when pain doesn’t win. He grew up in chaos — moving 30 times in 18 years, surrounded by abuse, instability, and survival. Most people would replicate what they witnessed. Micah made a different decision: break the cycle, rebuild his identity, and turn his trauma into impact. In this episode, we go deep into what men don’t talk about: shame, silence, generational patterns, emotional suppression, and the hidden weight behind high achievement. Micah shares how fitness became his lifeline — not just physically, but neurologically — helping him fight anxiety, depression, and the internal destruction no one saw. Micah and his wife built Hitch Fit from an attic into a global transformation business — 20,000+ clients across 82 countries and 750,000 pounds lost. But the real story isn’t the numbers… it’s the mission. His upcoming book and movement, The Breaker Mission, is about helping men and women confront shame, heal deeply, and reclaim their God-driven purpose. This isn’t a fitness episode. This is a blueprint for becoming free. Key Topics  * Childhood trauma and survival psychology * Shame vs. pain: the real thing that controls men * Fitness as neurological therapy (not vanity) * Discipline as identity reconstruction * High achievement as protection (success as armor) * The invisible cost of entrepreneurship: health, marriage, burnout * Transformation as a mirror: why people self-sabotage * Coaching that works: vulnerability, truth, and safe space * Generational health > generational wealth * The Breaker Mission: healing shame and rebuilding identity Signature Takeaways * Your body isn’t just physical — it’s a mental and spiritual engine. * Most men don’t need more advice. They need permission to be honest. * Discipline isn’t punishment. It’s self-respect in motion. * You’re not stuck because you’re lazy — you’re stuck because you’re in bondage. * The real breakthrough happens when you stop protecting your ego and start serving your purpose. Micah’s Routine (The Blueprint) * Wakes naturally at 3AM (no alarm) * No phone for 60–90 minutes * Devotions + prayer (faith foundation) * Fasted steady-state cardio (Peloton) * Writes social content while doing cardio (“layering”) * Strength training * Eats ~6 meals/day (sustainable nutrition structure) * Prioritizes sleep + consistency (especially for trauma recovery) Links / Resources Micah’s Book + Mission: The Breaker Mission 👉 BreakerMission.com Connect with Micah: https://www.instagram.com/mrhitchfit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahlacerte/ Connect with Austin Moss: Linkedin: austinearlmoss Instagram: austinmossofficial Facebook: austinmossofficial TikTok: austinmossofficial Website: www.austinmoss.com [http://www.austinmoss.com/]   www.capitalcollab.com [http://www.capitalcollab.com/]

From the NBA to Building Brands: Kareem Rush on Creativity, NIL, and Ownership | The Austin Moss Show Ep. 11

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399063/fan_mail/new] Former NBA player Kareem Rush joins The Austin Moss Show for a powerful conversation about reinvention, creativity, and ownership after the spotlight. Most fans remember Kareem from his NBA career and his legendary run at the University of Missouri — but this episode focuses on what came next: building as a founder, creating as an artist, and thinking like an owner. Kareem shares how he transitioned from athlete to full-scale entrepreneur, why routine and discipline still drive everything he does, and how he’s using music + AI to expand what storytelling and creativity can look like in the modern era. We also dive into the real stakes of NIL, why athletes must learn to build brands they actually own, and how Kareem is channeling college identity and nostalgia into his consumer brand University Spirits — proof that the next chapter can be even bigger than the first. If you’re an athlete, creator, founder — or anyone building your second (or third) act — this episode is for you. Episode Highlights Life after the NBA & redefining success Music, creativity, and AI-driven projects NIL, branding, and ownership for athletes Discipline, mindset, and elite routines Building identity-based brands (University Spirits & beyond) Why athletes should think like founders — not contract workers Guest Bio Kareem Rush is a former NBA player and University of Missouri Hall of Famer, now building across entrepreneurship and creative work. He’s launched ventures spanning music, AI-driven storytelling, NIL advising, and consumer brands — including the college-inspired bourbon brand University Spirits. Connect with Kareem Rush 📷 Instagram: @kareemIrush 🌐 Website: https://rushventures.info [https://rushventures.info] Connect with Austin Moss: Linkedin: austinearlmoss Instagram: austinmossofficial Facebook: austinmossofficial TikTok: austinmossofficial Website: www.austinmoss.com [http://www.austinmoss.com]   www.capitalcollab.com [http://www.capitalcollab.com]