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What if writing a book wasn't just about authority—but about becoming the version of yourself who’s ready to lead?

In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Bob Regnerus—author, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Feedstories, a video-first marketing company. Bob shares his journey from marketing pro to transformational coach, and how writing books opened the doors to speaking, alignment, and impact.

We dive into:

• How Bob “spoke his first book into existence”

• Why your book is your business card—but only if you promote it right

• How AI helps (but doesn’t replace) the author’s creative process

• The difference between coaching people’s strategies vs. their belief systems

• Why alignment and service trump hustle and tactics

• How coaching creates ripple effects far beyond your client’s life

If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or leader seeking to build your message, your authority, and your alignment—this is for you.

00:00 – Intro: Meet Bob Regnerus
01:34 – Speaking your book into existence (how Bob did it)
03:53 – Using your book to build authority & get on stages
06:15 – When to start promoting your book (before or after launch?)
08:01 – Writing with AI vs. traditional ghostwriters
14:08 – How marketing led Bob into coaching & transformation work
20:38 – Journaling, higher self, and Bob’s coaching lens
27:04 – Helping people challenge belief systems & bias
32:56 – How coaching creates ripple effects in families and communities
36:45 – Intuition vs. logic in decision-making
42:16 – The inner debates between business success and soul alignment
49:20 – Jacob shares his podcast’s values and origin story
53:52 – How transformation ripples into others’ lives
55:34 – Bob’s next moves: books, coaching, and impact projects

• 🌐 Bob Regnerus Official Website & Coaching:
  https://bobregnerus.com

• 🎥 Feedstories (Bob's Video Marketing Company):
  https://feedstories.com

• 📸 Bob Regnerus on Instagram:
  https://www.instagram.com/bobregnerus

• 💼 Bob Regnerus on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobregnerus/

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Is your training missing the most important piece?

In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Steve Terry, creator of the Body Lever and a specialist in applying biomechanics to real-world performance. We talk about why traditional strength training often overlooks the nervous system and how the Body Lever reintroduces simplicity, tension, and structure into strength development.

Steve breaks down the origins of the Body Lever, how athletes from wrestlers to lifters are using it, and why basic movement and tension awareness beat flashy tools every time. If you're an athlete, trainer, or rehab pro—this conversation will reshape how you think about the fundamentals.

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• 00:00 – Intro: Meet Steve Terry, founder of the Body Lever

• 01:47 – How the Body Lever was invented (back injury meets biomechanics)

• 04:22 – Why training tension matters more than load

• 07:35 – Strength training vs. stability vs. nervous system

• 12:48 – The difference between feeling strong and being strong

• 16:03 – Wrestling, MMA, and athletic transfer from the Body Lever

• 20:16 – Why too much variety ruins progress

• 23:42 – How coaches and fighters are using the Body Lever today

• 27:15 – Movement quality vs. quantity: what most people miss

• 32:03 – Reconnecting to your feet, your hips, and your breath

• 35:26 – Steve’s philosophy: minimalism + tension = sustainability

• 38:41 – What’s next for Body Lever and education

• 41:20 – Where to follow Steve and try the Body Lever yourself

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Ever felt inspired to do a little bit of everything—but struggled to balance it all? In this powerful episode of Quality Values, podcast guru and entrepreneur Ben Albert shares his blueprint for mastering multiple passions, accelerating learning, and living with intention and impact.

From starting successful podcasts and businesses to mastering music and marketing, Ben reveals how embracing curiosity, creating effective systems, and intentional learning have fueled his journey. You'll learn how to pick your niche, build a loyal audience, and structure your life to maximize value and purpose.

Whether you're an aspiring podcaster, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, Ben's insights will empower you to clarify your vision, enhance your productivity, and make every moment count.

⏱️ Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Ben Albert, the master generalist

01:40 – Ben's journey: embracing multiple passions simultaneously

04:45 – Overcoming fear of public speaking & embracing discomfort

06:32 – Transitioning from music into entrepreneurship & podcasting

08:31 – How Ben discovered his entrepreneurial identity

12:06 – The power of documenting your life and learning journey

13:22 – Ben’s strategy for learning anything quickly

16:33 – Frames per second: achieving mastery by seeing deeper

18:42 – Curiosity-driven choices: why Ben never stops learning

22:20 – Shifting mindset: from having a chip on your shoulder to providing value

26:32 – Podcasting strategies: how Ben chooses and defines niches

30:33 – How to identify valuable podcast guests in any niche

33:40 – Finding the perfect size niche: balancing specificity & audience reach

37:32 – Ben’s approach to prioritizing projects (money, learning, impact)

41:09 – The concept of being a master generalist

43:25 – Building effective systems: how Ben keeps multiple ventures running

46:56 – Visualization, manifestation, and strategic thinking

49:48 – How Ben performs internal "gap analysis" for future growth

52:07 – Reverse engineering success: making achievement inevitable

53:52 – Where to follow Ben Albert & dive deeper into his work

🔗 Links Mentioned (Include in Description):

Ben Albert’s website and podcasts: https://balbertmarketing.com

Ben Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing

Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com

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🌱 EPISODE #51 – DR. JAMES WHITE (Rutgers University)
What if plants don’t just absorb nutrients… but eat microbes?

Dr. James White is the Rutgers professor behind the groundbreaking discovery of the Rhizophagy Cycle—a process where plants literally draw microbes into their roots, extract nutrients, and release them back into the soil. It’s a natural farming system that could replace chemical fertilizers and regenerate ecosystems.

We explore:
– What the Rhizophagy Cycle is (in plain English)
– How this discovery challenges mainstream agriculture
– What a microbe-powered future could look like
– Why this research aligns with a deeper set of values

If you care about food, farming, health, or healing the planet—this conversation is essential.

🔗 Resources & Mentions:
• Dr. White’s research: plantbiology.rutgers.edu/faculty/white

📲 Follow the show for more values-driven conversations about science, systems, and sustainability.
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🎙️ EPISODE #50 – JON GOEHRING
How do you produce audio that actually connects?

Jon Goehring is a podcast and audiobook producer who’s worked on hundreds of episodes. In this conversation, we break down:
– Why editing is a deeper form of listening
– How to create great audio without expensive gear
– What it takes to meet Audible’s publishing standards
– The mindset shifts behind quality podcasting and storytelling

If you're serious about the craft of voice, this one’s for you.

🔗 Connect with Jon:
Website: jonathangoehring.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jon-goehring

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What does it mean to train like a human being was built to move?

In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Dave Nisbet, firefighter, strength coach, and the founder of Edmonton Stones of Strength. We dive into the world of stone lifting—not just as a physical practice, but as a path to fundamental strength, breathing power, and ancient human movement.

Dave shares how lifting massive stones helped him in his role as a firefighter, how he trains breathing under heavy loads, and why stone lifting is a missing link in modern strength culture. Whether you’re a martial artist, lifter, or movement explorer, this episode will change the way you view strength training.

00:00 – Intro: Dave Nisbet & the art of stone lifting
02:00 – Stone training vs. barbell training: strengths & weaknesses
04:30 – Applying stone strength to firefighting & real-world work
07:00 – Aerobic capacity, trunk training & grappling crossover
10:15 – Transference: Why stone strength transfers to everything
13:00 – Sandbags vs. stones: which is better & why
16:00 – Where to find the right stones + how to “read” them
18:45 – Dave’s Icelandic stone-carry mission explained
20:30 – Breath training under heavy loads (literally!)
23:00 – Carryover from diaphragmatic strength to daily life
26:00 – Fundamentals over flash: timeless training principles
28:00 – History of stone lifting & its ancient global roots
31:00 – Lifting iconic stones across the world
32:40 – Edmonton Stones of Strength: building a global community
35:00 – Social media as a bridge between the old world and new
38:00 – Why stone lifting resonates in modern fitness
42:00 – Creating a timeless strength practice in the digital age
45:00 – Getting started: gear, pads, and recommended loads
48:00 – Where to find Dave, learn more, and join the movement

• 🪨 Follow Dave on Instagram

• 🗿 Learn more about Edmonton Stones of Strength

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🪨 “Stone lifting taught me more about breath, posture, and power than any barbell ever did.”
In this episode, I talk with Dave Nisbet about building real strength from the ground up—literally.
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In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Zach Loewenberg, an analyst with the Baltimore Orioles, to explore what it's really like working in Major League Baseball.

We dive into:
⚾️ How he broke into one of the most competitive industries in sports
📊 What MLB scouting looks like in the data era
🧠 The balance between analytics, instinct, and human connection
🏟️ The culture that’s powering the Orioles’ recent success
🌍 Why baseball still matters in 2025—and how it connects generations

Whether you're a baseball fan, a data nerd, or someone chasing a dream job in sports, Zach’s story is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.

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In this episode of Quality Values, I sit down with Daniel Strauss, better known as the Raspberry Ape, to talk about jiu-jitsu, strength, and why the body is best understood as a system—not a set of muscles. Daniel is a BJJ black belt, strength coach, and the creator of the Wrist Strength Program, known for his legendary grip and creative training methods.

We dive into his strength-building journey, his unconventional tools and training style, his views on performance vs. recovery, and his long-term vision for training well into old age—all while staying natty, grounded, and ridiculously strong.

⏳ [00:00] Intro – Discussing a new tool for heel hook resilience
⏳ [01:25] Daniel’s grip strength system & why grip = longevity
⏳ [06:07] From 70kg to 90+kg: building mass without breaking down
⏳ [10:06] His chaotic-but-consistent training style explained
⏳ [13:30] Can anyone match his grip? How he handles elite strength
⏳ [16:35] PEDs in BJJ: Daniel’s natural athlete philosophy
⏳ [18:15] Business, branding & the rise of “The Raspberry Ape”
⏳ [23:16] Values that drive his work: curiosity, creativity, longevity
⏳ [25:09] Training older athletes—what changes and what doesn’t
⏳ [27:30] Nutrition & ingredient quality vs. macro goals
⏳ [30:04] Psychedelics, breathwork & altered states of perception
⏳ [35:14] Grounding routines, dogs, and walking in the woods
⏳ [43:42] The Wrist Program – from performance to recovery
⏳ [51:14] Memory training, nervous system theory & visualization
⏳ [56:16] Building a community & legacy beyond strength
⏳ [01:00:14] Weapons training and new fascinations

• Daniel’s IG: @raspberry_ape

• The Wrist Strength Program

• Daniel’s Podcast: The Raspberry Ape Podcast

• Follow his training library & courses via his link in bio

💬 Whether you’re a martial artist, trainer, or just someone curious about unconventional strength and long-term training, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

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