Calm in Chaos: Lessons from a Fighter Pilot with Jacob Anderson
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What can a fighter pilot teach us about leading through chaos? ✈️ David sits down with Jacob Anderson, former F-15 fighter pilot in the US Air Force, decorated veteran, and now a purpose-driven entrepreneur, for a high-impact conversation about performing under pressure, leading with integrity, and building a life rooted in accountability and purpose. Jacob unpacks what it’s like to fly combat missions at 600+ mph with seconds to react, and how that same mindset applies when you're steering a business, leading a family, or facing personal challenges. From the “OODA loop” to lessons...
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A2B Real Talk: The World Needs the Unconditional Power of Love
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What the world needs now… is love. Real love. The kind that doesn’t wait for permission, apology, or perfection. In this heartfelt episode, David Gregory shares a moving story from an unforgettable wedding, one that redefined what love looks like when it’s lived with full presence and intention. This isn’t a sermon or a slogan, it’s a challenge to live love out loud. Because love isn’t something we find… It’s something we choose. Be the one who gives love first in every conversation, conflict, or silence. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Love is a daily...
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A2B Real Talk: You’ve Survived 100% of Your Worst Days
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What if your hardest season wasn’t meant to break you but to prove your strength? David shares a moment that changed his mindset forever: the day he realized he’d survived every single one of his worst days. This episode isn’t about hype. ❌ It’s about perspective, resilience, and remembering that you’re built to overcome what once felt impossible. You’ve survived 100% of your hardest days… now live like it. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Failure isn’t final. It’s feedback Survival = proof of resilience The thing you’re facing won’t take you out...
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A2B Real Talk: What Would Love Do?
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“What would love do?” 💭 That one question, dropped mid-conversation by Amy Woodall, stopped David in his tracks. David dives deep into how those four simple words sparked a massive mindset shift. From battling self-judgment after falling off a health journey to confronting ego-driven reactions, David unpacks what it really means to lead with love, not the soft, passive kind, but the fierce, bold, accountable kind. This episode is a raw, honest reflection that challenges you to swap ego for empathy, perfection for progress, and shame for grace. Whether you're leading a team, raising a...
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A2B Real Talk: Kindness Caffeine: The Simple Choice That Changes Everything
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What hits harder: your morning espresso or an unexpected act of kindness? ☕ David has a full-on Kindness Junkie awakening at a Starbucks run that started like any other: with a caffeine fix in mind and a chocolate cream cold brew on the way. But what he didn’t expect? A crew of baristas handing out way more than coffee… they were serving kindness with every cup. From personalized affirmations scribbled on to-go orders to a contagious positive energy in the room, this episode unpacks how tiny gestures can flip your day, and mindset. David gets real about how we often overcomplicate...
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A2B Real Talk: Feeling Stuck Means You’re Growing!
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🥴 Feeling stuck? Good. That just means you're growing. David flips the script on what it means to feel stuck. You know that moment when you're chasing something new, and everything suddenly feels heavier? That’s not failure. That’s progress. 🙌 Whether you're building a business, breaking generational cycles, or simply trying to level up, this episode will remind you why leaning into the hard stuff is the only way to see what’s on the other side. Additional Resources: Key Takeaways: Growth feels hard because it's unfamiliar territory. Pain signals progress, not...
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YOU Matter. Show Up for Yourself with Shawn Boykin
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What if the only thing standing between you and your best health… is your own excuses? 😳 David sits down with world-class trainer Shawn Boykin to tackle the truth behind why even the most driven achievers make excuses for their health. From “I don’t have time” to “I can’t afford it,” Shawn breaks down the mindset traps that hold us back and replaces them with real, doable steps to build momentum. Get ready for some truth bombs, contagious energy, and laugh-out-loud moments. By the end, you’ll be fired up to drop the excuses, create a “winning record,” and start showing...
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A2B Real Talk: Stuck? Overthinking? Here’s Your Escape!
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re waiting for the perfect moment to start that thing you’ve been dreaming about? Newsflash: it’s not coming later… it’s already here. David gets real about the mental gridlock that happens when we overthink, and he shares a powerful reminder from his own recent experience. You’ll hear why momentum only happens when you take that first step, and why the most successful people don’t have it all figured out, they just move anyway 💥. This one’s equal parts pep talk and gut check. So… what’s that thing you’ve been putting off? ...
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A2B Real Talk: Are You a Peacemaker or a Peacekeeper?
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What if avoiding conflict is actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this quick hit of A2B Real Talk, David goes all in on a question that might just change the way you lead, relate, and show up: Are you a peacemaker... or just a peacekeeper? He shares a raw behind-the-scenes story about a high-stakes meeting filled with unspoken tension, and how everything could've crumbled if he’d chosen comfort over courage. This one’s all about ditching fake harmony and stepping into the kind of bold, honest leadership that actually gets results. If you’ve ever swallowed the truth to “keep the...
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Planting Onions Expecting Strawberries? Lessons from the Bamboo Tree. with Nikki & David Gregory
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The results you're seeing today are a direct reflection of seeds you planted long ago, and if that hits a nerve, this episode is for you. Nikki and David are getting real about the wild truth that what you plant is what you get. From the legendary patience it takes to grow a Chinese bamboo tree to the behind-the-scenes grind of podcasting and showing up as your best self each day, this convo hits deep. They break down how to audit your daily “seeds,” why choosing your crop before planting is the move, how AI is just like soil, and why protecting your energy is non-negotiable. Oh, and if...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Roots Up Approach, Steve and David explore a topic that impacts every leader but is often left unspoken—our relationships at home.
They dive deep into the necessity of being as intentional with our significant others as we are with our most valuable clients. From practical frameworks like the “Relationship Meetup” to vulnerable moments of growth, this episode is a call to action for every leader who wants to succeed not just in business, but in life.
Additional Resources:
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Key Takeaways:
- Your most important relationship should never get your leftovers.
- Leadership at home is just as vital as leadership in the workplace.
- Mirroring is a powerful tool for clearing conflict and building understanding.
- Appreciation, clarity, and planning create the foundation for relational growth.