The Cory Lee Show

Seizing Opportunity with Online Sales Expert, Brandon Johnson

Welcome back to The Cory Lee Show, where remarkable stories meet powerful life lessons.
In today's episode we're diving into an incredible journey of transformation, tenacity, and faith with our guest, Brandon Johnson.
From the depths of shame to the heights of business success, Brandon opens up about his harrowing climb out of personal despair. Once entangled in a web of lies and battling addiction, he shares how embracing the truth and accepting the love of those around him — including the selfless love of Jesus and the steadfast support of his wife — set him free from his past.
Brandon isn't just another entrepreneur; he's a testament to the power of second chances. Transitioning from casual sales of eBay and baseball cards to running a thriving business that provides for his team and serves the community, Brandon reveals the secrets of spotting deals and building an enterprise from scratch.
Our conversation today peels back the layers on the real challenges small businesses face, especially the art of assembling a solid team that shares your vision. Despite refusing to offer traditional insurance – because he values community support over policies – Brandon's approach to teamwork is as unconventional as it is caring.
Prepare to be inspired as Brandon opens up about his rapid growth from a hobby to securing a warehouse and how his faith plays into seizing opportunities and avoiding the distractions that life throws at us. He shares a vital passage from Ephesians that guides his gratitude and diligence in business.
Cory and Brandon tackle the gritty realities of entrepreneurship — from enduring failure to systems development — and the mental game of hating to lose over the love of winning, drawing on comparisons with elite athletes.
Listeners, this is not just a story about business achievement; it's a tale of personal redemption and a clarion call to anyone grappling with their truths. Join us as Brandon extends a heartfelt invitation to connect, offering insights that resonate beyond the airwaves. Here's to learning, growing, and seizing the day on The Cory Lee Show. Let's dive in.
I love to hear from you, what's your key takeaway from the discussion?
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking request email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Winning Streak: Harnessing the power of momentum

Creating winning streaks in every area of your life!
Welcome back to The Cory Lee Show! Today, we're diving deep into a vital ingredient for a truly great life: Momentum. Discover how this great exaggerator can transform your life, helping you overcome challenges and achieve your dreams. 🌟
**In This Episode:**
- **Understanding Momentum:** Learn why momentum is essential in every aspect of your life and how it can exaggerate your successes and challenges. 💡
- **Real-Life Analogies:** From professional basketball swings to the unstoppable force of a train, we explore how momentum works in real life and what we can learn from it. 🏀🚂
- **Creating Small Wins:** Find out how initiating small victories can launch momentum in your favor, starting with the bookends of your day. 🎉
- **The Role of Thoughts and Actions:** We discuss the impact of repetitive thoughts on our lives and how changing our actions can lead to different results. 🧠➡️💥
- **Practical Tips for Gaining Momentum:** Whether it's waking up without hitting the snooze button, making your bed, or being the first to take action, learn actionable strategies to create and sustain momentum. 🛌⏰
- **Inspirational Quotes:** Get motivated with powerful quotes from Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar to keep you inspired on your journey to success. 📚💬
**Episode Highlights:**
- The analogy of a train and the importance of momentum in overcoming life's obstacles. 🚆💪
- The significance of starting your day with a win and the impact of routine actions like making your bed. 🌅✨
- The power of intentional thought and action in creating momentum in various aspects of life, including health, finances, relationships, and career. 🧘‍♂️💰💞📈
**Call to Action:**
If you're ready to create momentum in your life and tackle 2024 with newfound energy and purpose, this episode is a must-listen!
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Remember, the journey to greatness begins with a single step. Let's make today count!🚶‍♂️
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

The Lie Of Comfort w/Scott King

Welcome to The Cory Lee Show. You're in for a real treat today because we're hanging out with my good friend, Scott King.
This guy’s incredible—a true warrior in the world of entrepreneurship and personal growth, and he's back on the show to drop some serious knowledge.
In this episode, we dive into the heart of it all. Scott’s sharing his journey, and let me tell you, it’s a story about embracing where you are and making the most of it—even when it’s challenging. He's all about being true to yourself and figuring out life, one season at a time.
We're also going to discuss how wisdom isn't just some old-fashioned idea—it’s alive, kicking, and super relevant. Speaking of books that change lives, Scott has given my deep dive into Proverbs in my book Leading with Insight, a thumbs-up.
We also talk about the tough stuff, —like facing our personal giants and stepping up to be better for those who come after us. It’s all about changing your family tree and saying "Nah, I’m not gonna settle."
We also discuss money—why that paycheck is just the beginning and how to overcome our comfort zones. Hey, we’ve all hit that snooze button one too many times, right?
Check the episode out for some laughs, some Aha! moments, and maybe even a few heart tugs as Scott and I explore life, legacy, and the pursuit of something greater. Get ready to feel inspired and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find that spark you've been looking for to light up your path forward.
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Leading The Bride

Welcome to The Cory Lee Show, a podcast dedicated to building leaders and transforming culture.
In our latest episode, "Leading the Bride" I dive deep into the topic of leadership, sharing valuable insights that I hope will ignite something on the inside of you and empower you to make a positive impact on the world around you.
In this episode we discuss the equipping process, drawing inspiration from the teachings in Ephesians 4 and sharing practical steps for creating a leadership culture that empowers and empowers others. We emphasize the importance of leading others with a heart posture of willingness and genuine care, rather than compulsion, and explores the impact of insecurity on leadership.
I highlight three key questions that leaders need to be able to answer for those they lead:
- Do you care about me?
- Can you help me succeed?
- Can I trust you?
Through real-life examples and teachings from the scriptures, Cory illustrates how leaders can bring out the best in others, empower them, and create a culture of continuous equipping and empowerment. He skillfully demonstrates the five steps of the equipping process - "I do it, I do it, you watch me, you do it, I watch you, you do it, you teach someone else."
As you listen to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into becoming a more effective and empowering leader, ready to take on new challenges and bring out the best in those you lead.
If you haven't had a chance to listen to the episode yet, you can tune in to The Cory Lee Show on your favorite podcast platform.
We hope this episode enriches and empowers you on your leadership journey. Don't forget to share your thoughts with us and stay connected for more inspiring content from The Cory Lee Show.
I would love to hear from you, what's your key takeaway from the discussion?
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Disciplined for Greatness

🎙️ Welcome to The Cory Lee Show!
In this episode we entitled Disciplined for Greatness, we discuss how discipline is the bridge between thought and accomplishment.
Here are 3 key takeaways that I hope really stick with you:
1. Potential and unfulfilled potential
- The concept of potential is both optimistic and filled with hope, promising success and greatness.
- Unfulfilled potential is a negative that can lead to regret and unfulfilled dreams.
- The importance of dreaming big not just for ourselves but for impacting those around us.
2. The importance of discipline
- Discipline is the ability to give yourself a command and follow through on that command.
- It's the bridge between thought and accomplishment, necessity and productivity.
- The idea that discipline attracts opportunity really resonated with me.
3. Overcoming the fears that hold us back
- Fear of getting it wrong, fear of the unknown, fear of standing out, and fear of success are all barriers that can limit our potential.
- Living like an underdog is comfortable but living like a champion requires embracing high expectations and pushing beyond comfort zones.
- Faith and fear share a lack of proof and evidence, with fear often being faith in the wrong outcome.
As you listen I hope it causes you to reflect deeply on the power of discipline and the impact unfulfilled potential can have. My hope is that this episode witll motivate you to embrace the discomfort of growth and strive for a disciplined approach in pursuing those big goals.
I love to hear from you, what's your key takeaway from the discussion?
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Disrupting the Marketplace w/Dr. Baktari

Welcome to The Cory Lee Show!
In this episode we dive into a conversation with Dr. Baktari, a CEO, physician, and vaccine expert who has revolutionized the ease of getting laboratory tests. Dr. Baktari shares his journey to success, highlighting the importance of acquiring the right skill set to be an effective leader and the significance of hiring the right team for business growth.
He also sheds light on the underrated skills of a CEO and the roadblocks that can hinder a company's progress. This insightful discussion offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, making it a must-listen episode. Join us as we uncover the keys to leadership and entrepreneurship with Dr. Baktari.
Connect with Dr. Baktari here:
jonathanbaktarimd.com
baktarimd@e7health.com
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Intentional Parenting & Faithful Foundations w/The Weichels

Welcome to another episode of The Cory Lee Show. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of intentional parenting with a couple who's truly walking the walk, Derick and Amy Weichel.
Both are juggling a full plate, with Derick as an orthopedic surgeon and Amy, formerly a teacher, now dedicating her days to homeschooling their four wonderful children. Together, they run "Faithful Parent," a ministry that equips other parents to raise their kids with purpose rooted in Christian values.
In today's episode we unpack their transformational journey from chaotic to intentional, especially in spiritual parenting. From Bible story apps to morning academics and family worship, they'll share how they're teaching God's word and life lessons to their children outside the conventional school system, and how they've crafted a family routine that fosters closeness, education, and faith.
They offer golden nuggets of wisdom for couples seeking to align their family goals with their deepest values, how they keep their marriage strong amidst life's chaos, and finally, give us a peek into "A Chance to Change," their treasure trove of intentional parenting resources.
Make sure to connect with The Weichels Here:
https://www.faithfulparent.org/book
Connect with Cory:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Breaking Free: Military Discipline meets Mindset Mastery

Welcome back to The Cory Lee Show,
In this episode get ready for some inspiration and maybe some perspective shifts as you listen into my conversation with Derick Johnson.
Derick is a US Army veteran turned life coach who has impacted the lives of hundreds through his dedication to teaching mental resilience and sustainable growth.
In this episode:
💪 We'll be exploring the power of being present
🙏 The art of Intentional gratitude
😳 How controlling our attention can dramatically shape our day.
Derek shares his morning ritual for staying grounded and setting intentions for the day, including his unique strategy to catch wandering attention through physical cues.
We'll delve into Derek's transformation from being bullied to building a robust mindset and physique by the age of 15, and how that journey led him to a passion for helping others be conquerors, both physically and mentally.
Derek also emphasizes the importance of learning from the right mentors, and the crucial practice of 'perspective hopping' to make clear, calm decisions. Plus, don't miss his practical advice for releasing built-up tension, tackling anxiety, and finding inspiration in the lives of those we admire.
We'll be exploring how social media can both distract and motivate us as well as discussing pivotal and interesting literature like "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill and "The Screwtape Letters" by C. S. Lewis.
Make sure to connect with Derick Here:
http://fitwithderick.com/
Connect with me:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Leadership in the Home w/Scott Lapierre

Welcome back to The Cory Lee Show! Today, we're sitting down with Scott LaPierre.
In this podcast episode my guest Scott LaPierre and I discuss leadership in the home. One of his statements that stood out to me the most is a question often asked in fatherhood circles:
"But I would be a hypocrite if I talk to my boys about purity when I'm not being pure. So we're only being hypocrites if we're holding our children to a standard that we don't presently hold."
We have to be examples ourselves. Scott also gives some great advice on we are not called to be perfect parents but we are supposed to be present.
Scott is a former Army officer, teacher, and coach who now is a conference speaker and pastor. I know his testimony is sure to stir your spirit. From his early days in Northern California to an abrupt awakening by the sudden loss of his brother, Scott's path has been anything but ordinary.
He takes us through the pivotal moments of his life, where his encounter with The Gospel shifted his entire world view, leading him from a successful teaching and coaching career to the purpose-driven life of a pastor in Washington. As a father of ten, Scott has unique insights on the significance of spiritual leadership within the home.
Here are a few of the topics we discuss:
💑 Strong Marriages and Leadership at Home
✨ The Transformative Power of Scripture
🛡️ Parenting and Spiritual Mentorship
🔥 Parenting Standards and Hypocrisy
For more about Scott and his ministry:
https://www.scottlapierre.org/subscribe/
Connect with me:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight

Fighting For Manhood w/Nico Lagan

⚠️ Our most controversial episode of the Cory Lee Show to date....
In this episode, I have a conversation with entrepreneur Nico Lagan and Nico holds nothing back with his opinions about the "fight for men's rights and the resurgence of traditional masculinity."
As a warning, Nico may share some thoughts and opinions that may not align with your views or even my own opinions, but I encourage you to listen as a student with a heart to grow personally.
Growing up Nico didn't have a masculine figure in his life. Without the guidance he associated with and idolized the wrong men. Before making the shift to who he is now, he lived a life as an addict and a drug dealer. After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them.
Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt and unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized.
As a leader in today's society Nico has been featured on many online publications, podcasts that have hundreds of millions of views, featured in Times Square in NYC and it's just the beginning. He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith.
You can connect with him here:
http://nicolagan.com/
Connect with me:
🎤 For speaking requests, email me at:
cory@coryleeleadership.com
📖 To grab a copy of my book Heart of The Father:
www.coryleeleadership.com/heartofthefather
📖 To grab a copy of my book Leading with Insight:
www.coryleeleadership.com/leadingwithinsight