This last week, Erik Thompson retired from his career as a high school teacher at Ogden High School. He has directly impacted the lives of thousands of students and inspired them through his coaching, example, and grit as they have seen him fight ALS with the same tenacity he brings to the field every Friday night. Erik's story has indirectly influenced countless more from his openness about living life more fully, approaching life with a greater sense of gratitude, and setting an example of...

This week's guest is Brandon Steiner, the founder of Steiner Sports, the leading memorabilia company in the sports industry. Brandon is also a best-selling author and a sought-after motivational speaker who inspires and educates individuals and companies on leadership, teamwork and achieving success. In this episode, Brandon shares his insights on parenting and raising children to become independent and responsible adults. He emphasizes the importance of allowing our children to learn from...

In this episode of the Gentlemen Project Podcast, we are joined by Jeff Griffin. Jeff is a true inspiration, having overcome incredible odds after being paralyzed from the waist down. During our conversation, Jeff shares his personal story of perseverance and the importance of overcoming self-imposed limits. He also emphasizes the importance of daily habits and how they can help us achieve our goals, no matter how big or small. We also dive into the power of practicing gratitude and...

Join us as we welcome our special guest, Jon Absey, the former Utah Jazz Bear mascot. Jon shares his inspiring story of taking advantage of opportunities and the challenges of balancing family and work and living a purpose-driven life. With his 18 years of experience as the Jazz Bear, Jon has entertained millions of fans and brought joy to countless lives. He talks about the importance of living a charitable life, finding your passions, and how he has used his platform for good. Throughout...

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Rudy Ruettiger, the subject of the classic football film "Rudy." Rudy shares his story of perseverance and determination, overcoming obstacles to fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame. He discusses the key principles that helped him along the way, including grit, passion, surrounding himself with supportive people, and selflessness. Rudy's journey will leave you motivated and encouraged to chase your dreams. This episode is a...

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Christopher Robinson. Christopher has been in the family business for nearly 40 years and works closely with siblings, children, and other family members in the family business. We dive into some of the lessons he has learned over his lifetime about the importance of teaching children hard work and making the most of opportunities presented to them. He explains how teaching kids entrepreneurial skills helps them to understand problem-solving...

This week we welcome Scott O'Neil to the podcast. He has established himself as a masterful leader in the world of sports and entertainment. With 25+ years directing NBA, NHL & NFL teams like Philadelphia 76ers & New York Knicks - Scott is an undeniable force! Drawing upon his Harvard Business School education to develop meaningful initiatives promoting respect, diversity & social responsibility among the organizations he leads - His accomplishments have earned him a richly...

Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Earl Hurst who's come to us armed with stories and advice for crafting a successful family life. He'll be sharing how he navigated parenthood while raising his five children, as well as some tips on building healthy relationships. Plus, get ready: you're sure to learn from his example about celebrating your marriage partner and their individualism! Tune in now for an insightful discussion that might just change your relationship dynamics forever...

Jae Schmutz knows that making others feel appreciated begins at home. He witnessed the effects of his loving parents and also experienced tragedy when he lost his mom to cancer as a young boy. This inspired him to take action and prioritize time with family, showing respect for those around him in both word and deed - opening doors, sending flowers, being polite ... Jae believes we can all make our world better by modeling positive behavior starting within the walls of our own homes! Jae is...

Brady and Andrea Murray and the amazing RODS Heroes Foundation are on the precipice of doing something truly remarkable. Through recent trips to Columbian orphanages, diplomatic doors have been opened for the adoption of beautiful and deserving children. Brady tells us what miracles they have seen this year in the foundation and what WE as the Gentlemen Project Podcast family can do to help change the lives of these kids and our own families. Brady makes a HUGE announcement on the podcast and...

Jay Francis spent 35 years helping to build the Utah Jazz organization from it's earliest days in Utah. Throughout his career, he was known as someone who built and maintained valuable relationships with others that enabled him to become one of the most respected and approachable executives in the state of Utah. Jay speaks about the importance of building relationships, the mentors he's had in his life, a few things he wishes he'd done different while raising kids and the things that those...

Joining us this week on the podcast is Udell B. Funk. If you've met him, you remember him. Through masterful storytelling, everyday conversation and personal interaction he has taught, mentored and instilled the best parts of himself into others effectively for 86 years. He is the consummate gentleman to the world, a purposeful and loving father to his children and the grandfather and great grandfather that anyone would be lucky to have. His legacy is full already. Kirk's claim to fame is...

This week's podcast is one that touches on many aspects of raising children. Michel Bergeron grew up in a French-speaking home in Canada in a military family that exposed him early on to many different cultures and diversity. He shares some of the things he is doing with his four daughters that have helped them connect with each other and have meaningful conversations. Michel also talks about how playing sports in college has helped him in his life by teaching skills that can't be learned in...

The Esplin family tragically lost their oldest child, Mason (he was 17 at the time), on March 13, 2020, due to injuries he sustained in a dirt bike accident. The grief of losing Mason has, at times, been all-consuming. Derrick has learned through Mason's passing that there are things that people can say that are helpful to a grieving parent, as well as things that should not be said. Suffering through the loss of a child is something that no parent is equipped to deal with and Derrick has...

Jason Sisneros grew up being raised by an abusive criminal. At the age of 7, he was trying to protect his own mother from physical abuse. While recovering from physical abuse alone in his room, he decided what kind of man he would be when he was a father. Throughout his life, he has taken the experiences that could be seen as insurmountable and instead recognized that these experiences have made him exactly who he needs to be today. Jason's business and philanthropic endeavors all have their...

Erik Thompson is a beloved coach, mentor, father, son and husband. His impact on his community as head coach of the Ogden High Tigers has been immeasurable. Over the coarse of 27 years of coaching, his impact on the youth has been enormous. Erik has been diagnosed with ALS. While the effects of the disease have placed some physical limits on what he can do, his grit and determination to leave his mark on his family and his team has never been stronger. Erik talks about the power of gratitude,...

Recognizing influences that make us who we are is an important part of our individual journeys. In Earl Foote's case, his father's example and constant influence in his life has taught him valuable things he now uses to navigate his own fatherhood. Earl talks about how his father's example of compassion, authenticity and kindness has influenced him at home and in business. He also shares some of the things that he has learned that have changed his perspective on his role as a leader and a...

Dr. Paul Jenkins is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, teams, families and companies to live on purpose and think in a way that lets them capitalize on their opportunity for growth. In this episode he talks about unconditional love, providing opportunities for our kids to grow and recognizing the choice we all have to be positive. He also touches on the importance of identifying our own programming and how to overcome some of the negative programming...

When Kelly Cardenas lost his "Pops", he didn't expect a joke from heaven to help him through his grief. Now through daily habits, he continues to seek inspiration and document the things God whispers to him. Kelly witnessed his father's own progression as a father figure and now uses that example to pass values and culture to his children as well. You won't want to miss this episode and the wisdom that Kelly shares about daily inspiration, positive habits and finding joy in whatever situation...

Casey Elliott grew up in a family where passion for performance and the arts were ingrained in him from a young age. Realizing the power of music and the arts, he has chosen a career that has taken him on tour with some of the biggest shows, performing with some of the biggest artists. But serving individuals through music is where Casey finds the most joy.  Learn how Casey built a solid foundation with his wife, is raising  4 kids all while touring, filming and performing all over the...

Brad Barton owns multiple world records in Masters Track and Field. Not only did he break the records, but he broke the computer models as his times were so fast, the computer thought it was an error. When doing something that's never been done before, there are thousands of times when you have to decide to keep going. Brad believes that it's more effective to make one BIG decision than to make the thousand small ones every day. He shares how he found his unexpected track in life, benefited...

1 in 4 adults in the US have a diagnosable mental health challenge. That means that someone you love has dealt with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Although widespread, the stigma that is attached to mental health is as pervasive as the disease itself. Normalizing the conversations about dealing with mental health and addiction challenges is the first step in creating a helpful environment for us all to receive the help we need. James Hadlock's experience comes from his own...

How do you become personal friends with Chuck Norris? You put it out there and take a chance. How do you find mentorship or expert advice? Put it out there. How do you have a more frank communication style with your children and spouse? You guessed it. Ernie Harker has done amazing things in his life professionally and in addition to that, he has mentored and been influential in the lives of many youth, including his own kids. You'll love listening to Ernie as he lays out how he talked to his...

At over 300 lbs, Ben Dodge signed up for his first triathlon. The journey he embarked on since has been full of epic adventures all over the globe. From biking across the Continental US in just over a week to recently hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ben has found that the secret to his happiness is constantly pushing what the normal is and discovering that we as humans have more potential than we ever thought possible. Ben discusses the challenges and lessons of infertility, raising a son with...

Growing up in Glasgow Scotland with a gym teacher for a father taught Ross McGarvey a few things about work ethic. Hustle, attitude and drive were part of his life and he's teaching his young sons the power of being in the moment. Driving them to get outside, play and learn by failing, and dealing with life's challenges in a new way has lead them to a strong culture that influences his children to daily exclaim that today is the BEST DAY EVER! Ross is a joy to learn from and will be a...