What drives us to keep pushing forward when motivation fades? In this compelling conversation with Ben Furtwengler, owner of Anytime Fitness in Murrells Inlet, we uncover the powerful distinction between fleeting motivation and enduring self-discipline.

Ben shares a revolutionary perspective on joint pain and tendonitis that challenges conventional wisdom. Rather than complete rest, he explains how improper movement patterns often cause these issues, and how proper assessment can restore function while building strength. Through inspiring success stories—including a nonagenarian who progressed from struggling with curbs to performing single-leg TRX exercises, and a 63-year-old deadlifting over 500 pounds—we see how fitness transcends age barriers and transforms lives.

The heart of our discussion explores what happens when motivation inevitably wanes. Ben articulates how goal-setting creates the framework for self-discipline, which carries us through low-motivation periods. We examine how supplements, workout gear, and music serve as psychological triggers that reinforce commitment, and how finding enjoyment in exercise transforms it from obligation to anticipated pleasure.

Ben's personal journey from pharmacist to fitness entrepreneur offers valuable insights for anyone contemplating career transitions. After ten years watching patients maintain medications without improving health, he pivoted to fitness—his lifelong passion and personal approach to wellness. His advice? Start turning over rocks without waiting for perfect timing or flawless plans.

We conclude with a holistic approach to health, identifying five key elements: exercise, sunlight, nutrition, sleep (which Ben calls "the biggest stone left unturned"), and strategic supplements. Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or seeking to rekindle motivation, this conversation offers practical wisdom for sustainable progress and personal transformation. Remember: the best motivation often comes from inspiring others.

Nick Destefano, Training Specialist at McLeod Health, shares powerful insights on leadership as leaving people better than you found them, emphasizing that true leadership transcends titles and is accessible to everyone.

• Developing 15,000 employees at McLeod through annual learning events that align personal and organizational values
• Creating authentic workplace culture where stated values match daily behaviors
• Hiring for cultural fit rather than just filling positions quickly
• Using values cards to help people identify what truly matters to them
• The importance of self-awareness and continuous growth in leadership development
• Asking better questions to unlock potential in others
• The "holy trifecta" of working hard, caring for family, and self-care
• Leadership as a practice rather than an event
• The "power of yet" as a mindset for continuous improvement

If you're interested in learning more about implementing these leadership practices in your organization, reach out to Nick Destefano at nickdestefano@mcleodhealth.org.

Dive into our latest episode where we explore the unique dynamics of family businesses, focusing on International Construction Services led by brothers Fernando Posada and Miguel. They embody the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, emphasizing the importance of safety in the roofing industry and how modern technology, like drones, is shaping their business operations. Learn how they navigate the complexities of leading a family business with mutual respect and strong communication, ensuring that their inherited legacy continues to thrive. Discover the strategies that set them apart from other roofing companies, such as a focus on crew safety and quality service, along with their commitment to growth through modern marketing techniques. By sharing their insights and experiences, this episode aims to inspire the next generation of family business leaders. Join the conversation, and don’t forget to connect with us on social media for more tips and inspiration!

Mason Zeglen has already had an amazing career and story at a young age. Having been a 2 time champion on the TV Show “Guy’s Grocery Games” and host of the nationally airing TV series “Chef Swap at The Beach”, Mason has been in the national spotlight. Even before his TV fame, he was developing an impressive resume, having become a chef out of school and managing a staff from the age of 19. As he continued to grow as a professional he eventually managing larger staffs and even went on to start his own business, Milk and Honey Cafe in Surfside Beach, SC.

Through his journey, Mason learned many things that he shared with us that led to his success.

As one secret of success, he told us that in his career he learned that the way you communicate and share vision will affect how well everyone performs. Knowing people’s learning styles and ways of receiving information has helped him tailor his approach to get people working on the same page.

Another success secret for Mason has been to “dive right in” to whatever he wants to accomplish. He said that completely immersing in a process helps a person to learn quicker and fully understand every facet of a position.

The other thing we learned during the show is that Mason Zeglen is 100% dedicated to his craft. Hearing him explain the process of making unique and flavorful coffee, pastries and other items at the Milk and Honey Cafe was so interesting and inspiring. We’ve been to the Milk and Honey Cafe and after having the best Latte around, we can say that the hard work is paying off.

We would like to invite everyone to come meet Mason in person at the Spring Home Show this weekend on Saturday (2/22/2025) at 11AM at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. He will be at the Carolina Bays Real Estate and Construction booth signing autographs!

For more on Mason, Milk and Honey Cafe or Chef Swap at the Beach visit these links:

https://chefswap.com/meet-mason-zeglen-the-chef-behind-the-swap/

https://www.milkandhoneycoffeecafe.com/

On this week’s show, Kristy Yelle of Palmetto Protection Films brought a ton of great information for those in business and leadership. As a owner, along with her husband Matt, of the very successful Palmetto Protection Films, it was really interesting to see how they grew the business so impressively in a relatively quick time.

She shared the life of a business owner and the process she goes through in dealing with the challenges of running and growing a company. She talked about how all businesses will have growing pains that have to be adapted to quickly, but that the customer’s should have an enjoyable experience throughout the process. We enjoyed her examples of how she could be in the middle of a very difficult task and still brings the A+ customer service as soon as she answers the phone.

In this process of creating excellent customer service, Kristy talked about finding and training employees that understand the culture and values of the business. She also talked about how having operating procedures is a key to a growing business including how much books such as “Profit First” and “Traction” have helped her business.

If you’re looking to build a network, you can also hear a great tip or two on this show. Amongst Kristy’s methods have been being active in the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador and also being active in other organizations such as the Horry Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.

Check out these points and so many other things including running a family owned business with her husband Matt, career changes and even a discussion on how the pyramids were actually built!

Come meet Kristy and the Palmetto Protection Films team at the Spring Home Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Feb 21-23, 2025. They will have fun activities for kids and a cute German Shepherd mascot on site!!

For more on Kristy and Palmetto Protection Films, please visit: https://palmettoprotectionfilms.com/

We all know how important mindset is to ourselves and our teams and this week we had a mindset master on the show when visited by Sean Mitton. Sean is an author and an expert on mindset. He shared with us what mindset mapping is and how to use it to get ahead.

During the show, Sean explained how he originally was inspired by Canadian hockey player, Paul Henderson, of whom excited an entire national with a winning goal in the 1972 Summit Hockey Series. Paul wrote a thesis on how to become the best player possible – step by step and it paid off. From this concept, Sean explored many elements of becoming a Student of the Game and the mindset that many of the great naturally apply. Sean said that when people take the time to actually map out their chosen areas of expertise that they can untap their true potential.

We enjoyed talking with Sean about stories from his book, his conversations with greats such as Wayne Gretzky and his tips for great leadership.

For more on Sean and his Student of the Game Mindset – please check him out at: https://sogmindset.com/

On this show, we met one of our most influential guests to date, Coach Matt Doherty. In his successful career he has led many people across different companies, genres and sports to become their best. His background is very impressive – Matt walked us through his basketball playing days on team with greats such as Michael Jordan and James Worthy. He shared his trajectory through the Coaching ranks under the tutelage of Roy Williams and then changing the culture at Notre Dame basketball which helped them become a formidable NCAA basketball team. He eventually took a dream role as head coach of the UNC Tar Heels following in the footsteps of the immortal Dean Smith. After preliminary success he found himself looking for a job a couple of years later and had to have the ultimate rebound.

Matt shared with us how a setback can affect your mindset. Sometimes it can feel embarrassing to fail (especially for high achievers). It can test your will and your resolve when you have a plan and it does not go as expected. He spoke about the self doubt after a setback and how that very doubt led to exploration and ultimate improvement in his strategy. We really enjoyed hearing his candid take on his career and his positive outlook on how anyone can improve with the proper mindset.

Speaking of mindset, Matt is a professed “personality assessment junkie” and said it helps him to understand his strengths and preferences as well as understanding others. During the interview, he shared a great Jordan story about how Matt and Michael Jordan both have high D (driver) personalities and how that led to a dispute about fouls that never got settled. Matt said that early in his career he took more account into his style of doing things and leading his team accordingly. He said that his improvement came when he realized that understanding others’ personalities and communicating effectively led to his best leadership and success.

Check out more on Coach Matt Doherty, book a session or buy his book here: https://www.dohertycoaching.com/

Our guest this week is a person that has a big heart and a big goal to help people – specifically those affected by breast cancer. We recognize this month’s League of Leaders award winner, Kim Rodgers-Clora, for what she does to give people hope when they most need it. As with many of the award recipients from the past year, Kim did not start her organization, the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation, for her own publicity, but rather because she wanted to give a hand to people at their biggest moment of need. As we got to know Kim, we found out she is a member of a proud military family, a devoted member of the community and she loves her husband and kids like none other.

Kim shared her story with us about why she was inspired to start the foundation. Her experience with a coworker that had breast cancer and the spirit of helping others passed on from her mother combined to be a galvanizing force in creating this amazing organization. Kim explained that breast cancer can be scary and it is a time when you most need people around you for support. The Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation is a place that provides support in whatever way helps the person most. They foundation helps with awareness in the community and financially through charitable donations. She said that keeping the organization’s assistance on a local level helps to personalize the process by allowing donors to actually see how their money is changing the life of another for the better.

We hope you all enjoy the show. If you would like to find out more about Kim, the Jacqueline Rodgers Foundation or would like to make a donation to help those with Breast Cancer, please visit:

https://www.jacquelinerodgersfoundation.org/