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Episode Synopsis
This is our 2nd of 4 episodes dedicated to the members of Core4Life; now coming out on episodes 10, 15, 20 and 25!
Bourbon: Eagle Rare
Background
Mike grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA
Great, supportive parents who have helped him develop into the man he is today
3 older sisters, youngest 9 years older, all married with 3+ kids
Moved to AZ during middle school and back to Philadelphia area for High School
beFIT
Sports was his identity growing up
Played everything – soccer, baseball, basketball, football, tennis, golf, etc.
Played football in college – D1 hands, D3 speed
Tore ACL and led him down a new path
beDRIVEN
Was able to keep the competitive juices flowing in a sales career with SpyGlass
Worked his way up through different sales, training and management roles
From 1000’s of dials a month to 1000’s of miles a month in his car to the 1000s of different attributes it takes to be a good manager/leader
beNOBLE
Wife – Sara, 3 boys – Ryder – 7, Emmitt – 5, Coleman – 2
Challenges of raising children
Work-life balance – boundaries and expectations
Ryder was diagnosed with a brain tumor 3.5 years ago. Mike talks about how that helped grow his faith
Identity now fully rooted in Christ
Redemption Chapel and CLC have played a huge part in Mike’s life
beCHILL
Lakehouse times with friends and family
Outdoor activities with the family
Establishment of “funtivities”
Resources:
Ryan Hawk Podcast on Leadership and Book: Welcome to Management
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath about changing when change is hard
Questioning Evangelism by Randy Newman
Act Like Men by James McDonald
Who do you Think you are? By Mark Driscoll
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
Love Does and Everybody Always byBob Goff
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Bourbon: Eagle Rare
Background
Mike grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA
Great, supportive parents who have helped him develop into the man he is today
3 older sisters, youngest 9 years older, all married with 3+ kids
Moved to AZ during middle school and back to Philadelphia area for High School
beFIT
Sports was his identity growing up
Played everything – soccer, baseball, basketball, football, tennis, golf, etc.
Played football in college – D1 hands, D3 speed
Tore ACL and led him down a new path
beDRIVEN
Was able to keep the competitive juices flowing in a sales career with SpyGlass
Worked his way up through different sales, training and management roles
From 1000’s of dials a month to 1000’s of miles a month in his car to the 1000s of different attributes it takes to be a good manager/leader
beNOBLE
Wife – Sara, 3 boys – Ryder – 7, Emmitt – 5, Coleman – 2
Challenges of raising children
Work-life balance – boundaries and expectations
Ryder was diagnosed with a brain tumor 3.5 years ago. Mike talks about how that helped grow his faith
Identity now fully rooted in Christ
Redemption Chapel and CLC have played a huge part in Mike’s life
beCHILL
Lakehouse times with friends and family
Outdoor activities with the family
Establishment of “funtivities”
Resources:
Ryan Hawk Podcast on Leadership and Book: Welcome to Management
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath about changing when change is hard
Questioning Evangelism by Randy Newman
Act Like Men by James McDonald
Who do you Think you are? By Mark Driscoll
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
Love Does and Everybody Always byBob Goff
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
More episodes of the podcast Core4Life
beCHILL - Five Years Later
15/10/2025
beNOBLE - Five Years Later
28/08/2025
beDRIVEN - Five Years Later
11/07/2025
beFIT - Five Years Later
22/05/2025
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