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Bob Wheatley (USA Today Author / Brand Builders Group) reveals the 70/30 Rule that launched his niche book to #8 National Bestseller. Learn why Sales is Fast and how to master the strategy of Uniqueness.

We explore the Pauline advantage and why singleness can be a season of strength, purpose, and undivided devotion to God. Bob Wheatley shares the 30-day challenge structure, a five-week church curriculum, and the sales-first strategy that made a niche book a USA Today bestseller.

• The Pauline advantage as a reframing of singleness
• A 30-day challenge built on heart, soul, mind, and strength
• Practical daily actions that shape prayer, food, money, and friends
• Challenging the church’s hierarchy of marriage over singleness
• Creating singles ministries that disciple rather than speed-date
• Building a five-week curriculum for groups and churches
• Why marketing is slow and sales are fast in book launches
• Hitting bestseller lists through aligned, active outreach
• Turning lived experience into a focused, useful book
• How Brand Builders Group supports authors and speakers

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧:

• 0:00 Focus On Jesus: The Core Message
• 0:23 Welcome Back And Guest Introduction
• 1:37 Why Single-Minded Was Written
• 3:06 Discovering The Pauline Advantage
• 7:43 From Loneliness To Spiritual Advantage
• 12:30 The 30-Day Challenge Structure
• 16:40 Reframing Singleness In The Church
• 20:50 Building Resources For Singles Ministries
• 27:28 Sponsor Break And Return
• 28:22 Why Most Book Launches Miss
• 32:40 Sales Vs. Marketing In Book Launches

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Bob Wheatley:👇
➡️ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-wheatley/
➡️ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@bob_wheatley
➡️ 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://bobwheatley.com/speaking/

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻: 👇
➡️ 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://coachjohngallagher.com/
➡️ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@coachjohngallagher?sub_confirmation=1

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In this highly searchable and essential episode, host John Gallagher interviews Zach White, PhD, mechanical engineer turned executive coach and founder of the Oasis of Courage. This episode is a must-listen for Executive Leaders and Engineering Managers struggling with balance and burnout.

Zach destroys the conventional wisdom of Work/Life Balance, arguing it is a myth based on a flawed mental model. He presents the only path to sustainable success: Whole Life Balance (the "Wheel of Life").

Top Takeaways for Leaders:

• The REAL Cause of Burnout
• The Lone Wolf Trap
• The 2 Non-Negotiable Habits
• The Venturi Effect
• Final Mantra: "Crush comfort, create courage."

Don't let the "wobbly wheel" of imbalance dictate your career. Listen now and share this blueprint for high-impact, sustainable leadership.

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫:
🚀𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭 (RSS Feed): 🎙 https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1807941.rss
🚀𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncommon-leader-podcast/id1577348656
🚀𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: 💚 https://open.spotify.com/show/5uJi4cd4vbTeLTweSKz9FR?si=b4a655399eb248e5
🚀𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: ▶️ https://youtu.be/d9EjHlI_28Q

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧:
0:00 - Welcome And Guest Introduction
2:05 - Hitting Rock Bottom And Finding Coaching
4:55 - Solitude, Fasting, And The Birth Of Oasis Of Courage
8:20 - Burnout Isn’t What You Think
13:15 - Disciplines Held By Community
17:45 - Accountability Partners And Masterminds
22:05 - Whole Life Balance Vs Work Life Balance
27:30 - The Power And Payoff Of Niching Down
31:45 - Serving Skeptical Engineers And Driving Change
35:55 - Free Coaching Offer And Closing Wisdom

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Zach:👇
➡️ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/thezachwhite/
➡️ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyengineerpodcast/
➡️ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyengineerpodcast/
➡️ 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.oasisofcourage.com

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In this episode of the Uncommon Leader Podcast, John Gallagher Jr. sits down with Bryan White—PhD scientist, CrossFit Level 3 trainer, and founder of Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition—to explore how small, consistent changes can transform your health, mindset, and leadership.

From mirror moments to almond parenting, Bryan shares his personal journey from corporate life to coaching leaders through sustainable wellness.

Key takeaways:

• Why one-minute wins matter
• How leaders model discipline for their families and teams
• The power of evolving habits, not overhauling them
• Faith, calling, and community impact
• Foundational habits for lifelong health
• Coaching the positive and transforming self-talk
• Structure, coaching, and sustainable change
• Redefining “weird” and embracing uncommon health
  
  

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📘 Learn more about Bryan White:
🔗 LinkedIn: Bryan White
🌐 Website: Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition | Personal Training | CrossFit | Fulshear
📺 YouTube: Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition - YouTube
🎙️ Podcast: Peak Performers Getting Fit Podcast - YouTube
📚 Book: One Minute Fitness – Available on Amazon

#UncommonLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveWellness #OneMinuteWins #FaithDrivenLeadership #GrowingChampions #HealthForLeaders

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In this brand-new episode of the Uncommon Leader Podcast, John Gallagher Jr. sits down with Steven Gaffney to explore the mindset shift that separates high-performing teams from high-achieving ones.

John shares how leaders must evolve—not just change—to meet the demands of today’s chaotic world. From creating safe spaces for feedback to mastering mood discipline and honest communication, this episode is packed with practical strategies and personal stories that will challenge and inspire leaders of leaders.

Key takeaways include:

Why achievement matters more than effort
The power of evolving beyond complacency
How to get the unsaid, said
Creating feedback-rich environments
Leading with Unconditional Power

Whether you’re coaching teams, leading organizations, or growing champions, this episode will help you shift from performance to impact.

🎧 Listen now and share with a leader who needs this message.
📘 Learn more at coachjohngallagher.com
📲 Connect with John on LinkedIn: @CoachJohnGallagher

📘 Learn more about Steven Gaffney:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevengaffneycompany/
🌐 Website: https://stevengaffney.com/
📺 YouTube: @stevengaffneycompany

#UncommonLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveWisdom #UnconditionalPower #HighAchievingTeams #FaithDrivenLeadership #Teamwork #MindsetMatters #GrowingChampions

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Join us for a transformative conversation with John Gallagher, Founder & CEO of Growing Champions Coaching & Consulting.

In this episode, John unpacks the core of the Champion Mindset—inspired by sports legends like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady—emphasizing perseverance, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Discover the profound impact of Servant Leadership on corporate culture, drawing from John Maxwell’s philosophies.

John shares actionable insights for personal growth, including intentional success habits and how to prioritize value-adding activities to enhance health, finances, and relationships. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs and build a lasting legacy through positive mentorship. A must-listen for anyone seeking effective leadership and executive coaching strategies.

Listen to the full episode at the Podcast Show Doing Business with a Servants Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax0zSvSw7uA&t=5s.

Connect with the Host, Steve Ramona:

NEWSLETTER: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64e2b9...

SERVING JOURNAL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1

PODCAST SWAG: https://millions.co/doing-business-wi...

#servantleadership #ChampionMindset #johngallagher #GrowingChampions #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #businessexcellence #JohnMaxwell #Discipline #perseverance #intentionality #habits #personalgrowth #leadership #legacy #uncommonleaderpodcast

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Ken Miller’s story is one of radical resilience. From growing up in the foster care system to attending Dartmouth, battling addiction, and serving time as a three-time felon, Ken’s journey is a testament to the power of second chances.

In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with Ken to explore:

👉His spiritual awakening and mindset shift
👉The leadership lessons learned behind bars
👉How he built five successful businesses
👉His mentorship philosophy for Black men
👉The message behind his book Becoming Ken
👉His billboard mantra: “Forgive others and self. Today.”

Ken reminds us that your past doesn’t define your future—and that leadership starts with authenticity, respect, and grace.

🔗 Resources & Links
📘 Get Ken’s book Becoming Ken on Amazon
🌐 Visit kenmillerspeaks.com
📲 Connect with Ken on LinkedIn: @KenMiller84
🎯 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/WmficLeNcaA
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#UncommonLeaderPodcast #ResilientLeadership #FaithDrivenGrowth #KenMillerSpeaks #BecomingKen #SecondChances #LiveBoldly

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What does it mean to retire at 23—and still work with passion and purpose?

In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes Maritza Davila, a business consultant, speaker, and bold believer in values-driven leadership. Maritza’s journey is anything but conventional—and her frameworks are designed to help leaders move from chaos to clarity.

Whether you're an executive, an emerging leader, or someone navigating faith and ambition, this episode offers practical tools and deep inspiration.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

👉 Redefining Retirement: How Maritza built financial freedom at 23 through real estate—and what “retirement” really means when you’re purpose-driven

👉 Fearless Public Speaking: Why Maritza has never feared the stage, and her advice for leaders who do

👉 Optimization in Action: The story of how she helped a client 5X revenue in just 3.5 months

👉 The TRACK Loop: A weekly reflection system—Target, Record, Analyze, Correct, Keep momentum

👉 The GROW Methodology: Guide, Research, Optimize, Win—how to build a business aligned with your values

👉 SPUR Values: Service, Progress, Usefulness, Reliability—Maritza’s personal compass for leadership

👉 Whole-Person Leadership: How she prioritizes health, marriage, and business with intentional habits

👉 Mission-Driven Impact: Why she’s committed to edifying “leaders of leaders” for deeper, ripple-effect transformation

👉 Her Billboard Message: “Live life boldly.”—and why courage is the antidote to cultural fear

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📍 Learn more about Maritza:

Website: https://opt360.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritzadavila/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@_maritzadavila

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maritzadavila

🎧 Tune in now and share with a leader who needs this message. 💬 Leave a review if this episode sparked something in you. 📩 Interested in coaching or guest referrals? Visit johnrgalagher.com to connect.

#UncommonLeaderPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #FaithDrivenGrowth #CoachingForImpact #Optimize360 #TRACKLoop #GROWMethodology #SPURValues #LiveBoldly

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Join host Mitchell Levy and guest John Gallagher in an exploration of what it truly means for leaders to live their values. This episode dives into the profound journey of transforming pain into power, a critical step for any executive leader or CEO striving for authentic growth.

John shares a deeply personal insight: his biggest regret was allowing limiting beliefs, stemming from past hurts, to hold him back. Discover how overcoming these deeply ingrained beliefs is essential to unlock genuine success, holistic health, and a strong sense of purpose.

We discuss how challenging your own beliefs, guided by insights from mentors, not only fosters personal growth but also significantly enhances your credibility. This episode emphasizes that true impact comes from understanding yourself and bravely evolving. It's about helping "who we used to be" to become the leader we are meant to be. Essential listening for those pursuing lean leadership and a meaningful career.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The profound connection between living your values and overcoming personal obstacles.

✅ Strategies for identifying and confronting limiting beliefs.

✅ The role of mentorship in challenging self-imposed boundaries.

✅ How authenticity and self-awareness drive leadership growth and influence.

🎥 Watch the full inspiring conversation here:

👉 https://youtu.be/c3Bq8i3lDrk

Connect with John Gallagher: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@coachjohngallagher

Connect with Mitchell Levy: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CredibilityNation

Follow us for more insights: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjohngallagher/

📞 Book your FREE leadership clarity call with me today → https://coachjohngallagher.com/freecall/

Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.

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