Jamy Bechler

Providing Insights on Leadership and Success. Coach Bechler is a John Maxwell Leadership Team Member.

Episode 158: Kay and Shi, Dynamic Entrepreneurial Sister Duo

Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the business into a national brand featured on Food Network and in the New York Times. With Mom and Dad now retired, Kay and Shila lead the business as it serves millions of guests across multiple states each year. Often recognized for their unique marketing strategies and dedication to development Kay and Shila find that their love for each other fuels their drive and success.

​Since 2015 Kay and Shila have shared their stories and strategies as speakers and podcasts hosts, and as the marketing faculty for leadership expert and bestselling author John Maxwell’s global team of speakers, coaches and trainers. They love to serve delightful experiences with results-oriented focus and simple, actionable takeaways. Kay and Shila now channel their learnings into their daily 5 minute podcast and blog: The Mentorship Quest and add value daily through their social channels.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Growing up in the restaurant business
  • Throwing down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network
  • Building the marketing system for the John Maxwell Team
  • Invaluable marketing tips
  • Thinking outside the box to help the community
  • … and so much more!!!

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Episode 050: Ed Decosta, John Maxwell Team Faculty Member & Mentor

Ed DeCosta is one of the most engaging executive coaches and thought leaders of our time. He delivers results with companies of all sizes, from high tech start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. Ed is a dynamic global speaker, who has shared the stage with the likes of John Maxwell, Darren Hardy, Christian Simpson, Les Brown, Nick Vujicic and others. He is an acclaimed author of books focused on personal and professional development, including ASCEND and Release Your Superhero. Ed has impacted countless lives as the developer and publisher of Ascend on Demand, an online personal development training program with users from around the globe. He is a force on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Like clockwork, Ed publishes a long-standing weekly coaching blog, and also hosts a weekly YouTube show called “Get Edified.” He has worked with best-selling author and leadership guru John C. Maxwell, and served as one of a select few international faculty members in the Maxwell Leadership Development Program. Ed is also an ICF certified professional coach.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Having a better presence on social media, especially Linkedin
  • How we are all salespeople regardless of our job or position
  • Strategies to be more effective in selling anything
  • Why you MUST pay attention to your Linkedin profile above all else

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Episode 043: Mike Hamilton, Executive Director of Show Hope

Mike Hamilton is the Executive Director of Show Hope, a position that he has held since December 2014. Show Hope is an orphan care and adoption ministry started by Christian music entertainer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth. A man of deep faith, Mike has extensive experience in leadership and development, serving 26 years in intercollegiate athletics at Clemson University, Wake Forest University. Most notably, he was the athletic director at the University of Tennessee and their $105 million budget.  Mike also served on the board for Show Hope, as well as other local, regional, and national nonprofits. Mike is also the CEO and Founder of Winfred-Henry Partners, LLC, which provides athletic consulting. Mike and his wife, Beth, live in the Nashville area and have five children through adoption.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The environment and pressures of big-time SEC athletics
  • Job search advise, including why many coaches get hired or fired
  • Ways that Show Hope is impacting lives and making a difference in the world
  • The interesting story of Bruce Pearl getting hired at the University of Tennessee

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Episode 040 John Maxwell Leadership Coach Justin Maust

Justin Maust is a certified speaker, trainer and coach for the John Maxwell Team. His business, athletics, and youth leadership experience provides him a unique ability to connect with any audience. His personal “hold nothing back” style will challenge you to live life full of passion and stay focused on your mission.

In 2012, Justin founded Leader Legacy Inc. with a passion to develop leaders, inspire teams, and build world-changing legacies. Justin is also a Professional EOS Implementer, serving companies across Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. His home base is in South Bend, Indiana, but he travels anywhere within a 4 hour radius to help entrepreneurs implement the EOS system.

In 2004 Justin, along with family and a couple friends, helped launch Five Star, a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire students to live to their fullest potential with an after school leadership program. Starting with five volunteers and 50 students, they grew a dynamic character and leadership youth program that now reaches over 2,000 students annually, delivers a powerful message of hope, while delivering significant improvements in academics, attendance and behavior.

Simply put, Justin will energize your organization.  His skills, passion, experience and strong network of professional resources will help any team transform their culture to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How to build powerful teams
  • His background, origins and experiences with the John Maxwell Team
  • What differentiates his coaching and team-building from other programs

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