Success Stories

East Side Fish Fry is a well-known restaurant in Lansing, Michigan. It wasn't always that way! Henry Meyer is the epitome of "never say quit"! When Henry bought an investment property in Lansing, he intended to rent it out to a small business that was looking to set up shop. There was a problem, the first of many. No one would rent it, so Henry decided to utilize the building, really out of necessity; East Side Fish Fry was born. Listen to this fabulous interview with the man who has dealt with so many troubles; he really should write a book in his spare time. Henry also discusses his newest business, Fortuo , a great marijuana dispensary in Lansing. In this episode, please listen for these points- Being an involved Dad Never say die Give em a chance How to bounce back

Since 1970, Airport Tavern & Steakhouse has been Lansing’s neighborhood steakhouse and bar. In today’s interview Marcus Powers will discuss his core principles and business savvy! Hospitality at its core Restaurant industry Las Vegas industry experience Lansing experience personal/ professional My vision for ATS. Bio: Grew up in Tucson AZ Went to culinary school at AIPX Externship at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris France Continued education at NAU Worked at Emerils fishhouse Worked for a restaurant chain that was private when I started that went public Went back to work for Emerils Delmonico's Steakhouse as a manager and eventually a Sommelier

Scott Warriner is a legend in the high school athletics coaching world. Both as a wrestling coach, winning 4 state championships, Scott also coached softball for 20 years. He amassed over 500 wins in both sports in his tenure. Today's episode, we discuss these topics High expectations Longevity of coaches Building relationships Enhancing athletes' skills to enjoy the sport Understanding that an athlete's passion can fuel coaches With eight grandchildren, Scott now loves to coach up his children's children, isn't that what we all should do?

Once again, D. Leon Stokes has hit a dinger, a home run, a great book! '50 Things to Do In a Lifetime", inspired by God's grace, to embrace the gift of life we have been blessed with through the exploration of 50 key life encounters across five categories- Travel Life experiences Professional development Health Personal growth Find more at this website for more intel on D. Leons work!

Lucas Ring is a Human Resource business partner with Neovia Logistics in Indianapolis. This episode focuses on the #ReFiring of a young person from 4.0 Deans list in college to now an up-and-coming performance expert. In this episode we talk a little about: Rugby Relationships Academia NASM certified trainer Managing energy  Connect with Lucas

In this episode which is filled with massive amounts of intel we discuss with the energy kingpin the following- AI and the power grid Natural gas demand and power demand The fragility of the electric grid Rising electricity prices Increased opposition to data centers The renewable rejection database What's next for nuclear Please subscribe to Roberts outstanding Substack for much more information!

We spend more on healthcare than any nation in history… yet Americans are dying younger than people in every other peer country. Every generation deserves a healthier America than the one before it.” Dr. Matt McCord is an anesthesiologist and acute pain physician who has spent 32 years on the front lines of American healthcare. Over those decades, he has watched something deeply troubling unfold: America leads the world in healthcare innovation, yet those breakthroughs have never translated into better or more efficient care — and now the gap is widening in the wrong direction. — pulled downward by four forces we created ourselves: routine opioid prescribing that turns acute care into lifelong dependence, smoking and preventable disease, metabolic illness we refuse to prevent, and a healthcare industry bloated with middlemen who profit when care fails. Our team wants to help wean America off its dependence on opioids and rebuild the health of our communities. So, we found Opioid Free America for one reason: The tool we need to fix this already exists — claims data. For too long that data has been hoarded, distorted, or weaponized against patients, employers, and prescribers. We are reclaiming it. We turn that data into the most powerful force for good American healthcare has ever seen — exposing waste, predicting risk early, identifying harmful prescribing patterns before addiction starts, and empowering clinicians with insights they were never given. This is not simply about ending unnecessary opioid exposure — though that alone will save countless lives. It’s about something bigger: Leaving the workforce, our communities, and this country in better shape than we found it. Our mission is to partner with prescribers — the people at the front line of pain care — and give them the education, standards, and data-driven tools needed to prevent addiction before it begins. We advance safer care, opioid-free recovery, and evidence-based alternatives that protect patients rather than expose them. Better health. Lower costs. Longer lives. It all begins with data — and ends with America leading the world again in health, not falling behind.

Talking to Quinn about effort and hard work is fun, not only do we talk about real life, but we get to mix in the college athletics perspective. This includes (from the article Quinn wrote) The Effort Paradox ( SKOOL Website-Parents of student athletes forum ) On the surface, it doesn’t make sense. Our brains love efficiency, right? Save energy, do the least amount of work necessary. But at the same time, we crave effort. We Need Work to Feel Like We’ve Earned It Humans are meaning-making machines. When something comes too easy, we don’t trust it. It doesn’t feel real. Think about it—how many times have you heard stories of lottery winners who end up miserable? Or people who inherit wealth but struggle with purpose? Effort Is Identity This goes beyond just chasing goals. Hard work becomes part of who we are. Look at high performers—whether in business, sports, or any other field. Many of them don’t need to keep pushing. They’re already successful. Yet they do it anyway. The Real Takeaway Instead of resisting hard work, lean into it. The struggle, the long hours, the moments of doubt—that’s not just part of the process. That is the process. So next time you’re knee-deep in something difficult, wondering why the hell you put yourself through it, remind yourself of this: You don’t just need the work. You want it. And deep down, you wouldn’t have it any other way.

Quinn Magnuson is the CEO and Founder @EffortOverResults Coaching / Keynote Speaker / ICF Certified Leadership / Performance Coach / Former Pro Athlete / Host of the “Effort Over Results” Podcast With over two decades of experience spanning leadership, coaching, and advisory services, I am committed to empowering organizations to foster resilience, retention, and results. As Founder and CEO of Effort Over Results Coaching, I partner with leaders and teams to cultivate effort-first cultures where motivation, accountability, and alignment thrive. By prioritizing effort over outcomes, I aim to help organizations unlock untapped potential while championing inclusivity, trust, and sustainable growth. Founder and CEO of Effort Over Results Coaching Helping leaders and teams unlock resilience, retention, and results through an EOR culture Effort is what moves the needle. Not just results. After 20+ years in leadership, coaching, and competitive athletics — I’ve seen firsthand what organizations miss: They measure what’s easy, reward the visible, and lose the very people who keep the lights on. EOR Coaching helps organizations build a culture that sees effort clearly and values it loudly What We Do: We build effort-first cultures inside organizations so people are not just productive — they’re motivated, accountable, and aligned. Our services include: • Leadership Coaching (1:1 + team) Develop high-trust, effort-driven leaders who inspire action • Company Workshops & Trainings Live and virtual sessions to install the EOR framework • Effort Assessment & Culture Diagnostics: Proprietary tools that measure psychological safety, recognition, risk tolerance: before and after our engagement. • 12-Week Leadership Curriculum A program that helps teams embed EOR values, language, and systems. • The EOR System Our full-stack leadership methodology • Keynotes & Speaking Engagements Real stories, real talk, and real strategy Why Effort Over Results? Because in today’s economy, talent isn’t leaving for more money — they’re leaving for more meaning. When you recognize and coach effort, here’s what you unlock: • Higher retention • More innovation • Faster learning • Lower burnout • Stronger culture • Authentic leadership • Psychological safety Who We Work With • Founders & CEOs building strong, sustainable cultures • Fast-growing companies scaling to 100+ employees • Senior leaders looking to upgrade team performance without pressure • Organizations tired of turnover, tension, and “checked out” employees • School districts, coaches, and parents implementing EOR in youth development www.effortoverresults.com Coaching teams across North America & beyond