In this episode of the Brian Roberts Podcast, host Brian Roberts sits down with best-selling author and world-class inspirational speaker John O'Leary. John shares the harrowing and miraculous story of his childhood, where a gasoline explosion left him with severe burns over 100% of his body and a grim 109% mortality rate.

Timestamps:

2:09 - John's first motivational speech

4:18 - The devastating childhood gasoline explosion

5:16 - Understanding the impossible odds

6:39 - The lonely ambulance ride

12:48 - Jack Buck

18:33 - Playing piano with no fingers

Brian sits down with Dennis Gates, the head basketball coach for the University of Missouri. Coach Gates opens up about the rapidly changing landscape of college sports, shares his unique relationship-driven approach to recruiting, and imparts invaluable leadership advice on maintaining grace, having patience, and embracing the process.

1:46 - The NIL Era and Monetizing College Sports

05:20 - Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes

09:21 - Dennis Gates' Core Values and Recruiting

13:00 - Handling Pressure and Critics

16:16 - Why Coach Gates Chose Mizzou

20:20 - The Ultimate Goal

33:04 - Final Leadership Advice

Demetrius Doss graduated from THE Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where he played wide receiver and tight end with two Heisman quarterback finalists. He began embarking on a passionate calling in the financial services industry in 2011, after a close friend lost his father who passed away with no will and no financial security for his family. He chose to help other families avoid the nightmare his close friend went through.

On July 18th, 2020, Demetrius's life was changed forever. While participating in a church bible class, an armed man entered. Demetrius knew he had to do something and do it fast.

During this episode of BRob Inspired, Demetrius takes us through the day that changed his life forever, and how it has impacted him and his family's lives.