When Andreas Jones left the military, he joined the corporate world and became the Vice President of SunTrust within two years. Andreas knew with his expertise, he could help others achieve the same sort of success he did, which is why he started his own company, Combat Business Coaching. Andreas discusses how his experience in the military helped him become the man he is today, and why he joined the Iron Sharpens Iron community.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Andreas experienced joy?
● Why did Andreas start his business?
● Without a college degree, Andreas became the Vice President of SunTrust, by the time he was 28-years-old.
● Andreas wasn’t very happy with his corporate job, so he hired a coach to help him.
● What were people asking Andreas for help with?
● Andreas talks about his online marketing course.
● What is Andreas currently obsessed about?
● How does Andreas’s faith and moral code transfer to his business life?
● Andreas talks about some of the routines that keep him successful.
● Why did Andreas join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
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Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Tony Fonte is a coach, speaker, and author. Tony’s wife passed away suddenly and it left Tony to care for his very young daughter at the time. Yet through all the darkness Tony has faced, he was able to find the light. He understands what it is like to experience painful loss, which is why he helps others going through bad times find a new beginning.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Tony experienced joy?
● What kinds of things do people consistently ask Tony for help with?
● How does Tony help people with their mindset?
● What’s happening on the inside dictates what’s happening on the outside.
● What is Tony obsessed with right now?
● Why did Tony start his coaching business?
● Unfortunately, Tony’s wife passed away suddenly after 6 months of being married together.
● How does Tony incorporate his faith into his professional life?
● What are some of Tony’s routines?
● No matter how hard it gets, keep going.
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Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
I had fun guesting in Michael Hudson's podcast, Get Your Message Heard.
Some of the few things we have talked about are:
- Coming In and Out of Retirement
- Living a Life of Significance
- Working for the Greater Good
- And much more!
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Move Forward,
Preparation,
Integrity
"Aaron is one of those incredible humans who exemplifies servant leadership and living his purpose. Since we last spoke, Aaron published the book he was working on when we talked three years ago, as well as grown his mastermind business that, at its core, motivates ordinary men to become extraordinary." - Mary Lou Kayser
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Topics:
Business,
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Marriage,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Family,
Finances,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward
Ryan Ayres is the founder of Focus 53, where he offers high impact coaching and business coaching for those who need it the most. Ryan discusses some of the unexpected benefits he has received from joining Big A's Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind group. Probably the biggest and most significant takeaway is that the group actively helps him with becoming a better husband to his wife.
Highlights from This Episode:
● Ryan would get the older Adam Sandler to play him in a movie.
● What was the biggest lesson Ryan learned when playing football?
● Ryan wanted to be a football player when he grew up.
● Does Ryan have any hidden talents?
● Why did Ryan join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● What are some of the unexpected benefits of ISI?
● What kind of challenges has Ryan been able to overcome since joining ISI? Ryan was having a hard time niching his business down.
● Ryan breaks down his personal mission statement.
● What is Ryan's number one passion?
● What has Ryan's wife noticed about him since he joined ISI?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast
Jared Buckley was first surprised by Aaron Walker's authenticity and easy-going personality. Soon after speaking with Aaron, it was a smooth transition for Jared to join Iron Sharpens Iron. It was easy getting along with the mastermind members the moment the entire group felt comfortable to be transparent with one another. Because of that, Jared has developed incredibly close relationships with his mastermind group. On the show, Jared mentions a line that is true with any kind of work you do, "You're going to get as much as you pour in."
Highlights from This Episode:
● Jared would get Will Smith to play him in a movie.
● What did Jared want to be when he grew up?
● Jared talks about his strong relationship with his father.
● What steps does Jared take to get focused?
● Does Jared have any hidden talents?
● Why did Jared join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● When Jared emailed him, Big A immediately wanted to get on the phone with him. It took Jared aback for a moment.
● The more you put up a wall, the harder it is for people to get to know you.
● What unexpected benefits has Jared received from ISI?
● What does Jared's mission statement mean to him?
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Topics:
Business,
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Finances,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities
Wayne Herring is the CEO of Stronger Salespeople where he works with CEOs, business owners, Vice Presidents, and more to help attract, select, and hire the best salespeople for their industry and organization. When working for himself, Wayne discovered he was lonely and needed new minds to bounce ideas off of. When he joined Iron Sharpens Iron, he immediately noticed a difference in how much he got done. Listen in to hear more about Wayne's story.
Highlights from This Episode:
● What actor would Wayne pick to play him in a movie?
● What did Wayne want to be when he grew up?
● Does Wayne have any hidden talents?
● Why did Wayne join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● Wayne found his tribe. He has a group of people to help keep him accountable.
● What unexpected benefits has Wayne received from ISI?
● Wayne talks about his personal mission statement and why it means so much to him.
● Wayne talks about his company, Stronger Salespeople.
● Learning how to hire the right people is critical to your success.
● How does Wayne balance work and his family?
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Career,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities
Oh man! This is indeed an honor. To have a 2nd guesting in Joseph Warren's Podcast!
Here's the full EPISODE.

Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Move Forward
Are you a man who longs for a life of success and significance? If so, you are in the right place. Our host, Daniel Bauer, interviews top entrepreneurs who have learned from Aaron Walker’s, aka "Big A," vast experience through coaching, masterminds, and resources to improve their spiritual, personal, and professional lives. Welcome and enjoy the View from The Top!
Raz Shafer is a Christian, conservative, Texan, entrepreneur, and more. At a young age, Raz has always been interested in politics and he currently runs his own consulting company, Frontline Political Strategy, which helps empower campaigns to run the best in class ground operations. He and his team have knocked on nearly 200,000 doors for conservative candidates. Find out how the Iron Sharpens Iron has helped Raz succeed.
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Finances,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Commitment,
Persistent
Here's my latest podcast guesting! What a blast talking to Paul Maskill.
Here's the full EPISODE.

Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Masterminds,
Finances,
Career,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Preparation