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In this solo episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, Tim Roper sits down — no guest, no interview — just an honest conversation straight from the heart about what it really means to support small businesses.

Earlier in the day, Tim was interviewed by KUTV about a Clearfield favorite, Something Wicked Coffee, and their decision to offer free “Snap Breakfasts” for families who may lose SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. No proof. No questions. Just care.

That one act of kindness inspired this entire episode.

Tim reflects on how “Shop Local” has become more of a slogan than a movement — and how we can all do better to serve the people behind the counter, not just buy from them. He outlines a five-part plan for reviving Main Street USA by:

1. Rethinking the message — from “shop local” to “serve local.”
2. Removing the friction — making it easier for communities to help.
3. Reinvesting local — keeping our dollars where they matter most.
4. Rebuilding capacity — giving small business owners the time and tools to thrive.
5. Reigniting service — making kindness the standard, not the exception.

Because as Tim says, “If a local coffee shop can decide that no one should start the day hungry, what can the rest of us do?”

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In this episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, Tim sits down with Mark Erickson, founder of The Leadership Mark, to talk about what leadership really looks like when you strip away the spotlight.

From his early career as an engineer to becoming a people-focused leader and entrepreneur, Mark shares what it means to step out before you feel ready, lead as a team of one, and keep showing up with courage, humility, and heart.

Together, Tim and Mark explore vulnerability in leadership, building a personal “board of directors,” and learning to lead without pretending to be perfect. It’s an honest look at growth, grit, and what it takes to keep leading even when no one’s watching.

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In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Pitch, Tim sits down with one of his closest friends and biggest influences, Kelly Silvester, the man who taught him that connection is not about what you can get from someone, it is about who you can be for someone else.

Before Beyond the Pitch ever existed, Tim was Kelly’s right-hand man on the Observing Others podcast, learning what it meant to truly listen and lead with empathy. Now, Kelly serves as the Davis County Recorder, bringing that same heart for people into public service and community leadership.

Together, they reflect on friendship, authenticity, and why so many of us get stuck in the roundabout of surface-level networking. They talk about what it really means to build relationships that last, how to create meaningful follow up, and why true growth begins when we slow down, listen, and care.

This conversation is a reminder that real success starts with real relationships and that connection is the bridge between observing others and living Beyond the Pitch.

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In this episode of Beyond the Pitch, host Tim Roper sits down with creative strategist Jacob McBride of CR8 Marketing to uncover what it really takes to grow a small business through smart, authentic marketing.

At just 15 years old, Jacob launched his first detailing business out of a blue golf cart. Within a few short years, he scaled it into a six-figure operation and then turned that experience into CR8 Marketing, helping small businesses stand out and thrive in a noisy digital world.

Together, Tim and Jacob dive into how to build a marketing funnel that actually works starting with your bucket of loyal clients. Why small personal touches often outperform flashy campaigns and the truth about Google Ads vs Meta Ads and what is really worth your budget. How AI is reshaping marketing and how to use it without losing your human voice

If you have ever felt overwhelmed trying to handle marketing while running your business, this episode gives you a clear roadmap and a few simple actionable steps to make it all work.

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Website: https://cr8marketing.co/

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Call or Text: 801 543 9824

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Every movement starts with a story — and this one starts with mine. From building sales teams at Hewlett Packard and Samsung, to years at the Davis Chamber of Commerce, to serving on the Clearfield City Council, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the broken side of how businesses connect.

In this solo episode of Beyond the Pitch, I open up about the turning points that showed me why networking isn’t enough, how business owners are left without real support, and why I built Peak Connections Group to change that.

This isn’t another networking group. It’s consulting made accessible. It’s service shoulder to shoulder. And it’s a movement to go beyond the pitch and build communities that actually last.

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In this episode of Beyond the Pitch, Tim Roper sits down with Danny Li, host of The Danny Li Podcast, to explore leadership through the lens of military wisdom and real-world practice. Danny shares his journey from immigrating from Ukraine to building a fast-growing show that features generals, admirals, and public servants. He opens up about how mentorship from senior officers shaped his five- and ten-year goals, why true leaders put team and mission first, and how humility, discipline, and trust translate directly into business.

You will hear how Danny booked his first two-star general, built systems for consistent production, and grew his audience from a few hundred to over 20 thousand. Tim and Danny dig into the overlap between military and business leadership, handling pressure without panic, creating shared values, and starting with self-awareness before leading others. They also talk about love of country, unity across differences, and the legacy Danny hopes to leave as a storyteller who brings people together.

Listen to The Danny Li Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@dannylipod

If this conversation resonates, share it with a leader on your team and join us as we keep moving beyond the pitch and into connection, service, and real impact.

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In this special episode of Beyond the Pitch, host Tim Roper sits down with his friend and Clearfield City Council colleague, Dakota Wurth. Tim is more conservative. Dakota leans more liberal. They grew up differently and see the world through different lenses, yet they choose to work together and lead side by side.

Using recent events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as a sober backdrop, Tim and Dakota talk candidly about polarization, why labeling people shuts down solutions, and how local leaders can model respectful disagreement without abandoning core values. They share what it is like to serve on one of Utah’s most diverse city councils, how open dialogue has shaped their votes, and why collaboration beats point scoring. They also explore the influence of social media on youth and how parents, educators, and leaders can encourage critical thinking without indoctrination.

If you are tired of the outrage cycle and want a practical picture of what bridge building looks like in real life, this conversation offers hope, honesty, and a challenge to choose connection over conflict.

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Tim respected this conversation so much that he pushed through a scratchy voice to make sure it happened. In this episode of Beyond the Pitch: A Peak Connections Podcast, he sits down with entrepreneur and adventurer Dale Majors (Bike Wagon sold, Venture Anyway, Builder Studios, Grand Trunk) to explore what happens when we stop chasing transactions and start pursuing transformation.

Dale shares how relentless curiosity, family adventures like multi-week bike tours, and simple powerful systems shaped his leadership and why clarity of purpose matters more than hustle. Together they dive into mentorship, being present at home and at work, service as a catalyst for real connection, and building relationships that are the same in business and in life.

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