Rocky shares his journey as a financial advisor and explains why freedom is essential when serving clients.

With a background in accounting and 18 years at Chase Bank, the financial side came easily, but finding people who wanted help became the real challenge.

In this conversation, Rocky talks about planning, setbacks, and why flexibility matters in both finances and business.

He explains how a lack of planning can lead to being broke even after earning money and why learning how to market and follow up is critical.

This episode matters for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, finances, or personal growth.

Rocky breaks down why failure doesn’t exist unless you create it and how roadblocks are opportunities to adjust your plan and keep moving forward.

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If you want to learn more about Rocky and the work he’s doing with Prudential Advisors, you can reach out by phone at 813-408-3389 or email rockcliffe.christie@prudential.com to set up a conversation.

In this episode, we sit down with Lianna, a former Division 2 soccer player who opens up about the moment her team was cut without notice and how that setback changed the direction of her life.

Being forced to reapply to school and losing her scholarship pushed her into a period of reevaluating who she was and what she wanted to do.

She shares how that experience led her from exercise science into psychology, going through her own therapy journey, and realizing there was a serious lack of mental health support for athletes.

Through that realization, she found her passion in helping and leading others, which she describes as being bigger than anything she could have imagined.

The conversation dives into her work in clinical counseling, the creation of TBAC Group, and why mental health matters just as much in small businesses as it does in large organizations.

She explains the importance of leadership, culture, and why “therapists need therapists,” especially for those who spend their lives helping others.

This episode is a powerful reminder that if you don’t turn a struggle into some kind of positive outcome, then what are we doing?

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If you want to work with TBAC Group, they offer counseling services in Hillsborough and Pinellas County and corporate mental health support throughout Tampa Bay.

You can connect with them for both clinical therapy and corporate services.

Travis shares how moving from the transportation industry into the financial industry became a major learning curve and how failure helped shape his approach to business.

In this episode, he explains why repetition pays off, why showing up every day matters, and how staying consistent helped him help businesses move forward, save money, and stay profitable.

This conversation highlights networking, community impact, and what it truly means to turn failure into knowledge.

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If you want to learn more about Travis and the work he’s doing, you can visit their website at https://gopayhawk.com

connect with them on LinkedIn, or reach out at sales@gopayhawk.com

This episode features a conversation about growing up as a military brat, being exposed to opportunities at a young age, and realizing later in life how fortunate that upbringing was.

The guest shares how having his father and strong male mentors shaped who he became.

The discussion explores mentorship, giving back, and exposing young men to opportunities they may have never seen before.

He explains how his military background and life experiences now allow him to help others.

This episode focuses on hope, representation, and the power of showing up for the next generation. It highlights how one story can make a difference in someone else’s life.

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If you want to learn more about Johnny Fears and the work he’s doing, connect with him through Hillsborough Safe and Sound.

In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, we sit down with Larry Davis, the founder of Community Business Solutions, a former IT guy who shares how being a single dad raising three kids, going through a divorce, and fearing the leap into entrepreneurship shaped his journey.

He talks about working in IT, picking up a side job, and how losing his main job forced him to switch and rely on what he had already built.

He explains how fear stopped him from acting on an early product idea that could have propelled the company forward and how learning from experience, not books, changed the way he approaches business.

The conversation covers community, mentorship, and giving back, including how connecting with the right people helped him grow, how he now serves on boards to spread the word, and how failure became a teacher instead of an ending.

He also breaks down what Community Business Solutions does, including cyber security, compliance for medical, legal, and financial industries, remote IT support, and phone systems that help business owners separate work and personal life so they can focus on working on their business instead of in it.

This episode is a reminder that if you don’t fail, you haven’t really tried, and that the key is learning what to fix, what to improve, and when to keep going.

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If you want to learn more about the guest and the work they’re doing, visit:

Community Business Solutions

👉 https://cbsllc.net

They are currently giving away $50 to attend a one-hour webinar, which you can access through the website.

In this episode of the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast, the guest shares how starting a small computer company did not last long and cost about $40,000 in one year.

They talk about how that failure led them to rethink how they go into business, how they promote it, and how important it is to have a more solid business plan and understand risk.

The conversation explores why you don’t grow without failing, why learning from mistakes matters, and how failure is part of every entrepreneurial journey.

The guest also discusses the Biz Explosion Conference, their focus on bringing creative people together, and why putting people in the same room creates connection, energy, and growth.

This episode is for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to learn from experience, shift their mindset, and keep going even after setbacks.

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For entrepreneurs and leaders who want to be around like-minded people, learn from experience, and grow their business, the Biz Explosion Conference is happening February 6th and 7th in Tampa.

Visit bizexplosiontampa.com to learn more and get involved, and subscribe to the Failure Is Knowledge Podcast for more conversations about failure, wisdom, and growth.

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In this episode, Cyndee shares her journey of starting C2 Communications during the Great Recession and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

She talks about the fear of jumping out on your own, learning to take ownership of your work, and why clarity and alignment with clients matter more than anything else.

Cyndee breaks down how communication became “so noisy,” why cutting through the clutter is essential, and how small adjustments, not complete restarts, lead to long-term growth.

She also shares powerful lessons about consistency, personal branding, and knowing when a client is no longer the right fit.

From building Brand You to redefining failure as an opportunity to learn and improve, this conversation is filled with real-life lessons from 16 years in communications, marketing, and public relations.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader looking to grow with intention, stay aligned with your values, and turn setbacks into lessons this episode is for you.

If you want to learn more about C2 Communications… https://www.c2-com.com/c2-public-impact-books-master-program/

There’s more to podcasting than downloads, views, or external validation.

In this episode of the Failure is Knowledge Podcast, Terryl Humphrey breaks down why being proud of yourself matters more than you think especially when you’re building something long-term like a podcast or business.

If you’ve been consistent, learning, showing up, and still questioning whether you’re making progress, this episode will help you reflect on your growth and recognize how far you’ve already come.

🎧 You’ll learn:

-Why celebrating small wins fuels long-term growth

-How reflection helps you see your progress clearly

-Why transformation starts with one decision and one step

-How consistency builds confidence over time

-Why growth requires patience, not perfection

-How your podcast journey mirrors personal transformation

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