This week Andrew talks with retired U.S. Navy SEAL Officer and entrepreneur Bear Handlon. Bear is the Co-founder & CEO of Born Primitive, a fast-growing global lifestyle brand in the fitness, athleisure, & outdoors market. He launched Born Primitive in 2014 — just months before joining the U.S. Navy. He went on to serve 8 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer while concurrently building Born Primitive from the ground up. In this conversation, Bear shares powerful ideas & lessons he learned as a Navy SEAL and how he still applies those frameworks today as an entrepreneur & CEO. This episode is filled with actionable ideas on how to improve your focus, compartmentalize tasks, attract people with similar values, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:37 - Lessons from Red Bull marketing department3:35 - Product vs. Brand5:57 - Starting with yes6:59 - Owned vs sponsored property8:53 - Monetizing owned events9:15 - Starting Born Primitive with 1 of 1 prototype11:46 - Learning from free resources13:05 - Starting company while beginning Naval officer training15:42 - 8 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer17:44 - “Perfect amount of dumbness”18:13 - Focus19:04 - Benefits of repetition20:27 - Balancing structure of bureaucracy with scrappy startup life21:30 - Calibrating expectations24:58 - Projecting authentic values26:31 - Maintaining culture as company grows36:58 - Sticking to core values** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with award-winning author Susie Orman Schnall. After college, Susie worked in corporate communications for nonprofit organizations, ad agencies, & other companies. Eventually, she enrolled in a course on “How To Write A Novel” and since then she has written 5 books. In this conversation, Susie shares a behind-the-scenes look at her career & a deep dive on her creative process. You’ll hear actionable ideas on the power of small steps, overcoming fears, and how to develop & refine your own personalized process for performing any craft. This episode is filled with career & life lessons that apply far beyond writing. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:18 - Starting career in communications & marketing3:26 - Blending writing & marketing abilities4:32 - Love for books & reading7:36 - Decision to pivot career8:18 - Always seeking next challenge8:51 - Becoming fearless10:25 - Taking on new challenges15:23 - Creative process22:50 - Developing your personalized success framework24:43 - Drafting process28:08 - Inspiration for most recent book32:16 - Heightening the stakes** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Colgate University Men’s Basketball Head Coach & 5x Patriot League Coach of the Year Matt Langel. Matt has led Colgate to remarkable new heights — including the first five 20-win seasons in program history, 6 regular season championships, & 5 tournament conference titles. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at the process-driven approach he’s used to build Colgate into one of college basketball’s most successful and consistent programs. You’ll hear powerful ideas on leadership, coaching, & success that apply far beyond basketball. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:31 - Arrival at Colgate 6:14 - First experience as head coach9:50 - Building a process-driven program13:30 - Identifying & celebrating small wins14:20 - Being a great teammate14:45 - Reinforcing power of doing the right things19:40 - Benefits of being multi-dimensional22:34 - Consistent success in period of change26:40 - Love doing the work31:05 - Treating the players like our own kids** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with San Francisco Giants pitcher Spencer Bivens. Spencer made his Major League Baseball debut in June at the age of 29 years old following a long & winding odyssey to the big leagues. Spencer’s story is a tale of adversity, redemption, & an extraordinary commitment to keep a dream alive. This conversation is a powerful reminder that anything is possible when we’re willing to put in the work and keep moving forward. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:48 - MLB debut4:20 - Call up to the big leagues8:25 - Coming to terms with a mistake9:30 - Second chances11:54 - Pushing through the unexpected14:30 - Believing in yourself17:20 - Advice to go “all-in”19:03 - Learning new grip from Instagram24:40 - Adjusting to life in the big leagues26:30 - Striking out Shohei Ohtani 2x in one game29:25 - Keeping routines31:57 - Full circle moment** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Lindsay Gill — the founder of The Napkin Network.  Since 2021, The Napkin Network has collected over 500,000 diapers & thousands of cans of baby formula for families in need. In this conversation, Lindsay shares a behind-the-scenes look at her whirlwind journey building The Napkin Network and many of the powerful lessons about leadership, entrepreneurship, & teamwork she’s learned along the way. Lindsay’s story is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a difference.Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:10 - Idea for The Napkin Network5:25 - Leaving corporate job9:22 - Learning from past experiences11:30 - Evolving your mission 15:40 - Balancing core mission & work-life balance18:42 - Managing “do a little more” mentality19:05 - Scaling & operationalizing22:30 - Leveraging relationships with larger organizations25:02 - Communication26:45 - Asking for help29:57 - Leading by example** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with former MLB outfielder Brandon Guyer. Brandon is the founder of Major League Mindset where he helps baseball players of all ages develop winning mindsets to reach their full potential on & off the field. In this conversation, Brandon shares actionable ideas on creating effective routines, succeeding under pressure, overcoming fears, & so much more. You’ll also hear Brandon's step-by-step process for taking at-bats in the big leagues. This episode is filled with powerful frameworks all of us can use to strengthen our mindset & become the best version of ourselves in anything. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:20 - Defining mental toughness4:55 - Strong vs weak mindset5:22 - Player 1 vs Player 2 framework8:20 - Target thinking9:58 - Macro vs micro targets11:20 - Wildly Important Targets17:02 - Daily progress20:11 - At Bat “behind the scenes”27:09 - Signal lights28:34 - Big league breath30:01 - Segmenting the game32:25 - Hit by pitch record39:01 - Discipline** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew welcomes Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator & 2020 National Coach of the Year Tom Allen back to the show. At Penn State, Tom is taking over stewardship of one of college football’s best defenses — and working to make it even better. In this conversation, Tom shares powerful ideas on navigating career transitions, maximizing your strengths, & why the more challenging path for you as a leader is often the best path for the people you lead. This episode is about far more than football. It’s jam packed with timeless wisdom on leadership, communication, success, & more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:51 - End of Indiana tenure4:05 - New role at Penn State5:05 - Identifying your core passions6:11 - What Tom loves most about coaching7:32 - Building relationships in portal/NIL era8:30 - “I want to transform lives”10:01 - What made Penn State an attractive place10:52 - Navigating career transitions13:36 - “I’m a Big Ten guy”15:05 - Early days of Tom’s career18:01- Making something great even better21:11 - Adapting to existing system 27:32 - Why the right thing is often the hardest path28:07 - Parenting & coaching parallels29:10 - How Tom got into coaching31:20 - Communication33:54 - Head coach at age 2335:04 - Being present ** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki. Allison began her career working in news and quickly realized that it wasn’t the right job for her. She started writing fiction in her free time after work & eventually turned her creative outlet into a whole new career. Today, she’s a bestselling author & the author of more than 10 books. In this conversation, Allison shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she changed paths and built her career as a bestselling author. You’ll hear powerful ideas on turning a passion into a profession, growing through feedback, overcoming creative blocks, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:50 - Childhood3:44 - Benefits of boredom4:54 - Starting career in journalism6:19 - Misfit for news writing8:38 - Creative writing as an outlet12:20 - Writing historical fiction16:03 - 6 months to go all-in16:47 - First book deal18:25 - Feedback from inner circle27:12 - Work ethic to keep going29:12 - Creative process32:30 - Overcoming creative blocks35:05 - Writing is like childbirth37:17 - Overcoming intimidation** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew welcomes Creighton Volleyball Head Coach & 3x National Coach of the Year Kirsten Bernthal Booth back to the show.  In 2002, Kirsten inherited a 3-23 team and since then has steadily built Creighton Volleyball into one of the most successful programs in the US. In addition to her role at Creighton, Kirsten also recently began her term as American Volleyball Coaches Association President. This episode is an even deeper dive on many of the topics Andrew & Kirsten first discussed on the podcast back in 2022. It's filled with powerful ideas on leadership, collaborating with “opponents” for the greater good, & why we all win when we lift each other up. You’ll hear actionable lessons that will help you become a better leader, energize communities around a common cause, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:30 - Growth of women’s volleyball 7:30 - Specialization vs. multiple extracurriculars10:51 - Expanding scope of leadership12:55 - Holding others accountable18:43 - Focusing on big picture24:09 - Continuous growth26:05 - Planning for pitfalls29:30 - Empowering others34:08 - Emotional intelligence36:03 - Responding effectively to feedback** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Over the past 4 years, Andrew has interviewed over 25 Olympians. Today, he shares 8 of his favorite life lessons that he's learned from them. The lessons apply far beyond sports — and will help you achieve your most ambitious goals.Be sure you're following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers!

This week Andrew talks with US Women’s National Team soccer legend & 2x Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Tarpley. Lindsay is also an international keynote speaker & entrepreneur — passionate about helping others reach their full potential. In this conversation, Lindsay shares powerful ideas on building confidence, chasing ambitious goals, learning to fail, & the role parents can play in helping kids utilize sport as a platform to develop important life skills. You’ll also hear Lindsay tell a remarkable story about transforming a weakness in her game into a strength — and how it ultimately helped her score the biggest goal of her career.Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:49 - Getting started in soccer5:14 - Staying humble5:38 - “I just don’t know if I’m good enough to play at UNC”7:05 - Lessons from Anson Dorrance8:25 - Developing as a leader off the field10:05 - Staying humble when you know you’re elite11:55 - 3 areas of confidence12:52 - N-lite Talent platform13:50 - Enjoying the journey17:00 - Transforming weakness into strength19:20 - Stay willing to learn the basics22:21 - Working through plateaus24:02 - Helping kids learn to fail27:07 - Transition from sports career to business30:50 - Avoiding “what ifs”** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Fred Hoiberg. Fred is University of Nebraska Men’s Basketball Head Coach — and the 2024 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. Prior to Nebraska, Fred was head coach of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls for 4 seasons. He also had 5 extraordinary seasons as head coach at his alma mater Iowa State where he led a remarkable turnaround. Fred also played 10 years in the NBA. This episode is about far more than basketball — you’ll hear timeless ideas on leadership, overcoming adversity, navigating difficult life transitions, & so much more.Show Highlights: 0:00 - Intro3:21 - Abrupt end to NBA career6:35 - Navigating difficult life transition8:24 - Compartmentalized thinking10:01 - Gratitude12:05 - Iowa State coaching tenure13:27 - Developing a clear vision16:58 - Chicago Bulls coaching tenure20:03 - Connection to University of Nebraska27:47 - Parenting & coaching29:15 - Advice from Reggie Miller30:42 - Managing highs & lows34:46 - Internship in finance ** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew shares 3 tips you can put into action TODAY to maximize your success in situations where you don't have "traditional" training or experience.  Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers!Episode Resources:Book List - everybodypullsthetarp.com/booklist

This week Andrew talks with songwriter Ashley Gorley. Ashley has written a record-setting 75 (and counting!) No. 1 songs. In total, Ashley has had more than 400 songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, & many more. This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of music’s greatest songwriters does his work & how little sparks of ideas get cultivated into hit songs we remember forever. Get ready for a masterclass on the creative process, developing a differentiated skillset, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro4:02 - DJing parties in middle school6:40 - Impact of creative writing class9:24 - Moving to Nashville for college11:13 - 7 internships 12:05 - Early career in tape room13:50 - “It’s like learning a new language”15:15 - Writing collaboratively 16:05 - Writing room scene19:05 - Generating new ideas21:16 - 14,716 voice memos27:22 - Writing with different artists28:50 - Pushing creative limits35:29 - Creating hit songs37:11 - Impact of music on our lives** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew shares 7 of his favorite takeaways from his episode with home designer Shea McGee back in January 2023. Shea is the founder of Studio McGee, McGee & Co, & the star of the hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover.  The 7 lessons apply to business, success, chasing ambitious dreams, & so much more. Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers!

This week Andrew talks with 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year Stephanie White. Stephanie is the Head Coach of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. In 2023 — her first season with the Sun — she led the team to the WNBA semifinals & set a new franchise record for wins in a single season. Stephanie has her team off to a remarkable start again in 2024. In this conversation, Stephanie shares actionable lessons on communicating transparently, how parenting has helped her become a better coach, the importance of leading with a growth mindset, & more. This episode is filled with powerful career & life lessons that apply far beyond sports.Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:25 - Getting off to a fast start4:35 - Putting others in position to succeed6:50 - Communicating transparently13:31 - Learning from mistakes17:00 - Growth of WNBA23:40 - Parallels between parenting & coaching25:50 - Adaptability28:20 - Growth mindset29:01 - How parenting changed Stephanie as a coach** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew shares 7 of his favorite lessons from his conversation with NC State Baseball Head Coach Elliott Avent back in 2021. Elliott is one of the most successful college baseball coaches in history.  He has 1200+ career wins & was named 2003 National Coach of the Year. Since 1996, he's helped 127 players get selected in the MLB Draft. The 7 lessons apply to leadership, coaching, & so much more. Season 10 launches later this week on June 27th! Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers.

This week Andrew talks with 2x World Lacrosse Champion & entrepreneur Paul Rabil. The New York Times called Paul “the Lebron James of lacrosse”. Paul is the all-time scoring leader in professional lacrosse history — and has won championships & MVP awards at the college, professional & international level. Off the field, Paul is known for his work as an entrepreneur and his grassroots efforts to grow the game of lacrosse globally. In 2018 — while still an active player — Paul co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League with his brother Mike. Now entering its sixth season, the Premier Lacrosse League continues to grow rapidly, expand viewership, & attract the world’s top lacrosse talent. In this conversation, Paul shares his blueprint for building positive habits, continuous learning, communicating with your inner voice, & so much more. This episode is filled with lessons on leadership, business, & high-performance everyone can learn from. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:23 - First lacrosse stick3:57 - Mom’s “no quitting” rule6:04 - Perpetual novice 8:05 - Developing competitive spirit10:05 - “100 shots on net” per day12:40 - Building successful habits13:44 - Developing a second conscience14:30 - Creating Premier Lacrosse League20:45 - Goal setting22:30 - Leading & playing in same league25:15 - Self-regulation25:30 - Lesson from Kobe Bryant29:40 - Lesson from Howard Schultz31:25 - Lesson from Magic Johnson34:40 - Overcoming no’s36:04 - Paul’s reflection/learning approach37:30 - Reflecting on the positive For more, check out Paul's new book: The Way of the Champion** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner. In 2022, Nick won Olympic gold at the age of 40 years old — becoming the oldest medalist in Olympic snowboard history. Along the way, Nick worked summer jobs pouring concrete to fund his dream & lived out of an old construction van to reduce his commute time to training. When he didn’t have access to his training facilities due to pandemic travel restrictions, Nick spent 30-hours building a pump track in his yard. Nick’s story is a shining example of what’s possible when we chase ambitious goals & are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. He is the author of the new book “Gold From Iron: A Humble Beginning, Olympic Dreams, and the Power in Getting Back Up.” In this conversation, you’ll hear Nick’s blueprint for taking action on ambitious goals, overcoming setbacks, defying the odds, & so much more.Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro3:02 - Childhood snowboarding memories4:25 - Excelling at multiple sports5:15 - Chasing ambitious dreams11:25 - Support system13:33 - Proving doubters wrong15:25 - Building a makeshift pump track to train22:00 - Improving at something new 22:20 - Success through incremental steps24:21 - First Olympic experience28:34 - Missing a small detail30:05 - Beijing Olympics31:55 - Power of sacrifices*** Nick's Book: Gold From Iron *** ** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with West Bromwich Albion team captain Jed Wallace. Jed is amidst a remarkable pro football career & has played in over 500 professional games. Yet unlike many of his peers, Jed didn’t join an academy at age 7 or 8. Instead, he spent his childhood and much of his teen years simply playing football with his friends. In this conversation, Andrew asks Jed about his unconventional path to pro football that’s taken him from playing on school playgrounds all the way to some of England’s most prestigious stadiums. You’ll hear actionable ideas on differentiating yourself, turning setbacks into opportunity, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:37 - First football boots4:01 - Humble mindset7:20 - Identifying areas for growth8:30 - “It’s been a journey for all of us”12:25 - Finding your strength15:45 - Standing out from the pack19:50 - Growing through adversity21:52 - Turning setbacks into progress26:27 - Being named captain of West Brom28:31 - Team mindset30:45 - Gratitude** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter