Win At Home First
Win At Home First

Win At Home First

Cory M. Carlson

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Many of us focus on winning at work. Then, with whatever time and energy is left, we give to our family and to ourselves. In the end, no one wins. Marriages suffer, kids are neglected, and you are not fulfilled. Learn from business leaders who are winning at both home and work.

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Lead from imagination, instead of memory with Jacob Robinson, founder of DigWorld
FEB 25, 2026
Lead from imagination, instead of memory with Jacob Robinson, founder of DigWorld
Imagine your child, almost 2 years old, contracts bacterial meningitis, and it changes your life forever. Today's guest, Jacob Robinson, took a life-changing moment and turned it into his mission to help. This story will pull at your heart while feeding back into your faith and proving how when God puts something onto your heart, he follows through. You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… How did Digworld come to be? (2:45) How to manage hustle culture (9:50) Remembering this is about you, and Jesus (15:00) How to not quit after "no" (16:00) Jacob's Bio: Our son, Pierce, was born in May of 2015 as a happy and healthy little boy with a deep love for construction equipment, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and all things outdoors. On February 4, 2017 Pierce contracted bacterial meningitis which left him with a significant brain injury. After two weeks in a coma and 75 days in the hospital, our life suddenly looked very different. However, we knew God had and still has a very special plan for Pierce's life. Despite the illness leaving multiple physical and cognitive disabilities, Pierce remains full of joy as evidenced by his beaming smile and infectious giggles. We are blessed to be his parents! When he is here, you can often find Pierce in the admissions booth hanging out with the team and welcoming guests to the park! Pierce's love for construction was the main inspiration for Dig World. We wanted to build something that ALL children and adults could enjoy. We teamed up with our good friend from college, Rick Bennett, and Dig World was set in motion. Our goal at Dig World is to bring friends and families together to enjoy an experience unlike anything else, all while creating memories that last a lifetime. More on DigWorld What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help. Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching.
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46 MIN
Courage is a choice with Darin Kinder, former Special Agent and author of "Bury Me in a Dirty Suit"
FEB 11, 2026
Courage is a choice with Darin Kinder, former Special Agent and author of "Bury Me in a Dirty Suit"
Is your "suit" clean or dirty? Imagine walking through the smoke, pulverized concrete, and all the aftermath of 9/11. Darin Kinder was there, Special Agent turned First Responder in a matter of moments. His suit was destroyed because he was on the ground in real time. What about yours? In this episode, you'll discover… Darin's 9/11 experience (3:04) More on Darins Book (18:30) Glorifying God in your service (26:55) Is your suit dirty in your marriage? (29:10) Key trait to win at home and at work (41:45) Darin's Bio: Darin Kinder is a former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, where he spent decades protecting world leaders and navigating high-stakes environments. On September 11, 2001, he was on the ground in New York City when the World Trade Center was attacked—an experience that earned him the Secret Service Medal of Valor and forever shaped his perspective on life and leadership. Beyond his federal service, Darin is a devoted husband, father to four sons, and the founder of Fierce Faith, an organization dedicated to helping people live with courage and purpose. He is passionate about inspiring and equipping the next generation to face challenges head-on and live with bold resolve. A sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Darin shares his insights on leadership, resilience, and what it means to live with clear purpose in an unpredictable world. When he's not challenging audiences to live boldly, you'll find him at home investing in his wife—his partner since 1998—and their four sons.​ Darin is a graduate of James Madison University and spent 25 years as a US Secret Service Special Agent. He loves the mountains, baseball, and any adventure that calls for courage and grit. More about Darin https://www.fierce-faith.com/ What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help. Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching.
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46 MIN
Where is your identity and the power of consistent obedience with Sean Conlon, multiple business owner and CEO of 25|29 Ventures
JAN 21, 2026
Where is your identity and the power of consistent obedience with Sean Conlon, multiple business owner and CEO of 25|29 Ventures
Vulnerability. Some say its weak. But why? Vulnerability, when done in a real way, is something today's guest Sean Conlon talks about as the way he wins at home and at work. Its listening to God's voice, listening when he calls us out. And then listening to him and trusting him to lead you through. In this episode, you'll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work (1:20) Listening to God (4:35) What systems can we use to be vulnerable? (7:50) How God uniquely speaks to us (25:44) Sean's Bio: I'm just a guy trying to faithfully follow Jesus while building meaningful companies. For a long time… I believed there had to be a tradeoff between deep faith and meaningful ambition. Either you were serious about God…Or serious about business. Over time, I've learned that isn't true. I don't think discipline, consistency and excellence are in conflict with faith…I actually think they're evidence of it. One of the ways that belief has been formed in me is through a simple daily commitment that the Lord called me to do back in 2019. For over six years now...I've done a 5K every single day without missing one. And it's become a daily reminder that discipline compounds, obedience is built in the ordinary and consistency shapes who we become. I spend my time building and acquiring businesses through 25|29 Ventures...where we focus on developing leaders and stewarding the resources God has entrusted to us. And my primary focus is creating environments where people grow stronger physically, mentally and spiritually. Which leads me to a faith and fitness movement that we are building called PaidFor… We help people train daily, live intentionally, and show up with clarity and conviction in every area of life. What started as a personal pursuit of discipline has turned into a growing community centered on consistency, community, and purpose. Along the way, I share openly about leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, faith, and the lessons learned in the process. Not from a place of having it all figured out...but from the middle of the work in the trenches. https://www.youtube.com/@sean.conlon https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpconlon/ What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE! 🎉 Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I'm able to help. Are you looking for a change in your life? Are you a business leader looking to invest in your team members? You recognize something is not working and you are seeking help. Now is your time for a breakthrough! Learn more about coaching.
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48 MIN