The App That Could Save Thousands Of Lives | Lee Jones

The App That Could Save Thousands Of Lives | Lee Jones

Most people complain about problems. A few people build solutions. Lee Jones looked at a world with mass shootings, growing safety concerns, slow emergency response times, and communities that often don't know danger is happening until it's too late. Then he asked a simple question: "What if there was a better way?" In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Lee Jones, Founder of Real-Time Alert, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, public safety, technology, faith, personal responsibility, and the mission behind an app designed to help people react faster when every second matters. What starts as a discussion about innovation quickly becomes something much deeper. Lee shares the story behind Real-Time Alert, a platform designed to enable faster communication among communities, event organizers, first responders, and everyday citizens during emergencies. He explains why traditional emergency response systems often move too slowly and how technology can help bridge that gap. But the most powerful part of this episode isn't the technology. It's the man behind it. Lee opens up about growing up in Kentucky, discovering painful truths about his family, struggling with anger, making life-changing mistakes, rebuilding his marriage, finding faith, and learning that some of life's greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest purpose. In This Episode:  Can technology help prevent tragedy?  Why emergency response systems need to evolve  The vision behind Real-Time Alert  The future of AI and public safety  Why community awareness matters  How faith shaped Lee's journey  Breaking generational cycles  Marriage, forgiveness, and redemption  Why grit matters more than talent  The American Dream and personal responsibility  The story of Paul Revere and the original "real-time alert" This episode isn't just about safety. It's about purpose. It's about taking the hardest moments of your life and turning them into something that helps other people. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, leader, person of faith, or someone trying to build something meaningful, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Guest: Lee Jones Founder & CEO, Real-Time Alert Learn More: Real-TimeAlert.com Instagram: @realtimealert YouTube: @Real-TimeAlert Hosted By: Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Gold Coast Podcast Follow us for more! Instagram:  ⁨@goldcoastpodcast⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCCoygJUrQ1wVfNrILxMGeVQ]  TikTok: @thegoldcoastpodcast Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

What To Do Immediately After An Accident | Monica Balyasny

What should you actually do after an accident? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Monica Balyasny, Attorney at JT Law Firm, to discuss personal injury law, insurance companies, entrepreneurship, family, and what it really takes to build a successful business while raising a family. Monica shares her journey from graduating law school during COVID to helping build JT Law Firm alongside her husband. Today, she leads the firm's personal injury division while balancing life as a wife, mother of two, and business owner. The conversation dives into: - What to do immediately after an accident - Common mistakes people make with insurance companies - How personal injury cases actually work - Why insurance adjusters try to settle quickly - The challenges of running a business with your spouse - Entrepreneurship during uncertain times - Building a law firm from the ground up - Motherhood, ambition, and work-life balance - Why accessibility matters in legal representation - The future vision for JT Law Firm Monica also shares her philosophy of being a client's "Legal Bestie," someone who helps people navigate difficult situations with honesty, accessibility, and real support. If you've ever wondered what really happens behind personal injury claims, how successful entrepreneurs balance family and business, or what it takes to build something meaningful from scratch, this episode is for you. Guest: Monica Balyasny Attorney | JT Law Firm Website: https://jtlegaloffices.com/attorney-monica-balyasny/ Hosted By: Eric Winegard Gold Coast Podcast Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, business owners, and experts who are making an impact. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

How To Recruit Top Talent In Today's Market | Emmanuel St. Germain

What separates companies that grow from companies that stay stuck? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Emmanuel St. Germain, CEO and Owner of Choice Mortgage Group, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, company culture, recruiting, personal growth, and building a scalable business. While Emmanuel built one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in the industry, this conversation goes far beyond real estate and lending. He shares the mindset shifts that helped Choice Mortgage Group grow more than 100% in a year, the leadership principles that drive his team, and why so many business owners get trapped working on the wrong things. Inside this episode: • Why most entrepreneurs focus on their weaknesses instead of their strengths • The biggest mistake leaders make when scaling a company • How to build a culture people actually want to be part of • Why recruiting has become one of the most important skills in business • The difference between confidence and ego • How sports shape leadership and success • Why authenticity is becoming the ultimate competitive advantage • The power of systems, processes, and delegation • Lessons from growing a company during uncertain times • The mindset required to build something that lasts The conversation also takes an unexpected turn into personal growth, overcoming adversity, fatherhood, relationships, self-worth, and the pursuit of legacy. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, leader, or someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and powerful perspective. Guest: Emmanuel St. Germain CEO & Owner, Choice Mortgage Group Learn More: ChoiceMortgage.com Hosted By: Eric Winegard Gold Coast Podcast Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers who are building extraordinary lives and companies! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

What Every Parent Needs To Know About School In 2026 | Chuck Maddox

Most parents are asking the wrong question. They ask: "What's the best school?" The better question is: "What kind of person do I want my child to become?" In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Chuck Maddox, Head of Boca Prep International School, for a fascinating conversation about parenting, education, athletics, technology, AI, college, leadership, and what it really takes to help children thrive in today's world.  This isn't just a conversation about schools. It's a conversation about raising capable, confident, curious human beings. Chuck shares why learning should be driven by purpose, how schools can help students discover their passions, why balance matters more than pressure, and how Boca Prep has built a unique model that combines rigorous academics with dedicated time for athletics, arts, music, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.  The discussion also dives into one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: technology. From social media addiction and AI to screen time and the future of learning, Chuck offers a thoughtful perspective on how families can prepare children for a rapidly changing world without losing the human skills that matter most.  Along the way, Eric opens up about becoming a father, reflecting on his own childhood, and the questions every parent asks when trying to give the child opportunities they never had.  In This Episode: *  How to choose the right school for your child  *  Why passion matters more than pressure  *  The future of education in the AI era  *  How technology is changing childhood  *  Why sports, arts, and academics should work together  *  The biggest mistakes parents make  *  Is college still worth it?  *  How to prevent burnout in young athletes  *  The importance of community and belonging  *  Why lifelong learning matters more than ever  Whether you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or simply someone interested in the future of education, this episode will challenge the way you think about learning, success, and raising the next generation.  Guest:  Chuck Maddox  Head of Boca Prep International School Hosted By: Eric Winegard Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

From Street Fights To Courtroom Battles | Ryan Wechsler

Most people think success is about talent. It's not. It's about surviving your own bad decisions long enough to become the person you're capable of becoming.  In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Ryan Wechsler, Owner and Trial Attorney at Wechsler & Wechsler, P.A., for a conversation that starts with personal injury law and quickly becomes a masterclass on resilience, leadership, fatherhood, discipline, personal growth, and building a life you're proud of.  Ryan openly shares his journey from a troubled childhood, arrests, fights, and poor decisions to becoming a successful trial attorney and business owner. He explains why fear can be a powerful motivator, how discipline changed his life, and why many people never reach their potential despite having every advantage.  The conversation also pulls back the curtain on the insurance industry, how personal injury cases really work, what separates great attorneys from average ones, and the mistakes accident victims make that can cost them thousands, or even millions, of dollars.  But what makes this episode special isn't the legal advice. It's the honesty. This is a conversation about becoming a better man, a better father, a better leader, and learning how to channel the same energy that once got you into trouble into something meaningful.  In this episode: *  Why fear was Ryan's greatest advantage  *  The surprising downside of growing up with money  *  How discipline can change your entire life  *  What insurance companies don't want claimants to know  *  The difference between good attorneys and great attorneys  *  Why reputation matters more than money  *  The truth about leadership  *  Lessons on marriage, fatherhood, and family  *  Why Ryan stopped drinking  *  How to build a life you're proud of  If you've ever felt like your past disqualifies you from success, this episode will change the way you think. Because sometimes the traits that got you into trouble are the same traits that help you win, once they're pointed in the right direction.  Guest: Ryan Wechsler Owner & Trial Attorney, Wechsler & Wechsler, P.A. wexinjurylaw.com  (561) 562-HURT Hosted By: Eric Winegard Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!