UNFOLLOW Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfollow Good advice is often like fruitcake - we’ve all been given some but do we want it? Join us as we challenge seemingly good theories that lead to bad decisions in business, faith and family. We are Adrian Parker and Daryl Calfee, 40-year-old marketers fueled by a passion for humble, honest storytelling and recipients of master’s degrees in really dumb ideas. Luckily, we’ve worked with and for really amazing brands – Foot Locker, Nike, Moore & Giles Leather, Patrón Tequila, Kate Spade – while learning to embrace unconventional lessons. Normal ain’t working. We’ll expose our scars and share stories on tough topics like making (and losing) money, juggling work and family, handling racial injustice, raising future adults and confronting Christianity’s hard questions. You’ll journey with us as we lead our teams, our businesses and ourselves by design, not default. © Daryl Calfee + Adrian Parker 40c6c96e-248b-5cc1-ae31-42366ac4a5e1 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:22 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:18:42 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/T24wLJGMyqCO_YwGJ2T_gJxv0LK6h7mwqfYxJ1Fo-zw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YWUx/OGM2Nzg4NzU3NmMx/NzhmMDUxNTgxNjJi/NjVjZS5qcGc.jpg UNFOLLOW episodic Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Good advice is often like fruitcake - we’ve all been given some but do we want it? Join us as we challenge seemingly good theories that lead to bad decisions in business, faith and family. We are Adrian Parker and Daryl Calfee, 40-year-old marketers fueled by a passion for humble, honest storytelling and recipients of master’s degrees in really dumb ideas. Luckily, we’ve worked with and for really amazing brands – Foot Locker, Nike, Moore & Giles Leather, Patrón Tequila, Kate Spade – while learning to embrace unconventional lessons. Normal ain’t working. We’ll expose our scars and share stories on tough topics like making (and losing) money, juggling work and family, handling racial injustice, raising future adults and confronting Christianity’s hard questions. You’ll journey with us as we lead our teams, our businesses and ourselves by design, not default. Good advice is often like fruitcake - we’ve all been given some but do we want it. Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker No No THE FINAL EPISODE - 5 YEARS LATER 37 37 THE FINAL EPISODE - 5 YEARS LATER full 53628aef-91b2-4025-9ee0-4aed62a6bc8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d077cee After 5 years, this is the final (maybe, yes pretty sure) UNFOLLOW podcast episode. The boys briefly recap life, faith and death since their last public talk at the end of 2022. Since the last convo, AP has returned to the Spirits Industry in a presidential way and is teaching regularly. DC's late-wife Johanna passed away after 20 years of marriage and he gives us a redemption story in-spite of it all. We hope this brings closure to your listening journey with us.

]]> After 5 years, this is the final (maybe, yes pretty sure) UNFOLLOW podcast episode. The boys briefly recap life, faith and death since their last public talk at the end of 2022. Since the last convo, AP has returned to the Spirits Industry in a presidential way and is teaching regularly. DC's late-wife Johanna passed away after 20 years of marriage and he gives us a redemption story in-spite of it all. We hope this brings closure to your listening journey with us.

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:04:28 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3804 After 5 years, this is the final (maybe, yes pretty sure) UNFOLLOW podcast episode. The boys briefly recap life, faith and death since their last public talk at the end of 2022. Since the last convo, AP has returned to the Spirits Industry in a presidential way and is teaching regularly. DC's late-wife Johanna passed away after 20 years of marriage and he gives us a redemption story in-spite of it all. We hope this brings closure to your listening journey with us.

]]> Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Lessons in Life Long Friendships 36 36 Lessons in Life Long Friendships full 8833f2d4-db62-4f78-9c42-187970d42bed https://share.transistor.fm/s/4830f0a0 A man's wealth is often measured in the quality of his friendships, but making friends is hard and building great lifelong one's is a rare gift. AP & DC have been just that for twenty years now. They start this season with fellow friend and host, Billy Hansen of the Lynchburg Neighborhood Podcast, during visit to Mimosa Hill Farm on one of AP's many journeys to Lynchburg. Join the boys as they openly unpack what friendship really means to them at this point in their lives, careers and important moments of life.

]]> A man's wealth is often measured in the quality of his friendships, but making friends is hard and building great lifelong one's is a rare gift. AP & DC have been just that for twenty years now. They start this season with fellow friend and host, Billy Hansen of the Lynchburg Neighborhood Podcast, during visit to Mimosa Hill Farm on one of AP's many journeys to Lynchburg. Join the boys as they openly unpack what friendship really means to them at this point in their lives, careers and important moments of life.

]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 2994 A man's wealth is often measured in the quality of his friendships, but making friends is hard and building great lifelong one's is a rare gift. AP & DC have been just that for twenty years now. They start this season with fellow friend and host, Billy Hansen, during visit to Mimosa Hill Farm on one of AP's many journeys to Lynchburg. Join the boys as they openly unpack what friendship really means to them at this point in their lives, careers and important moments of life. A man's wealth is often measured in the quality of his friendships, but making friends is hard and building great lifelong one's is a rare gift. AP & DC have been just that for twenty years now. They start this season with fellow friend and host, Bill Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Why Didn't God Protect Them - In His Own Words 35 35 Why Didn't God Protect Them - In His Own Words full 901c3e49-9fac-42c6-960e-7a9927ea9974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d61e6c46 On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were fatally shot, and seventeen others were wounded. As I attempted to talk about this tragedy with my 3 kids, one of them asked a simple question: Why didn't God protect them?

My feeble attempts to answer the answerable led to another question. Have we ever really cared about other people’s children?

*This is an audio reading of Adrian's blog post, "Why Didn't God Protect Them?"

]]> On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were fatally shot, and seventeen others were wounded. As I attempted to talk about this tragedy with my 3 kids, one of them asked a simple question: Why didn't God protect them?

My feeble attempts to answer the answerable led to another question. Have we ever really cared about other people’s children?

*This is an audio reading of Adrian's blog post, "Why Didn't God Protect Them?"

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:34:18 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 572 On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were fatally shot, and seventeen others were wounded. As I attempted to talk about this tragedy with my 3 kids, one of them asked a simple question: Why didn't God protect them? My feeble attempts to answer the answerable led to another question. Have we ever really cared about other people’s children? *This is an audio reading of Adrian's blog post, "Why Didn't God Protect Them?" On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were fatally shot, and seventeen others were wounded. As I attempted to talk about this tragedy with my 3 kids, one of them asked a simp Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No How to Become a Token - In His Own Words 34 34 How to Become a Token - In His Own Words full 3aa46fc6-328a-4ee8-9883-728afb47a776 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d28a01c What does it mean to be a "token" hire and how do you prevent diversity & inclusion efforts from becoming corporate theater? When we replace the fight for equality with the desire for respect and admiration, who does it really benefit? Adrian (AP) shares raw, honest words from his recent blog post, "How To Become a Token."

Read the full article here: How To Become a Token
Follow the conversation on LinkedIn

]]> What does it mean to be a "token" hire and how do you prevent diversity & inclusion efforts from becoming corporate theater? When we replace the fight for equality with the desire for respect and admiration, who does it really benefit? Adrian (AP) shares raw, honest words from his recent blog post, "How To Become a Token."

Read the full article here: How To Become a Token
Follow the conversation on LinkedIn

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:36:18 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 1029 What does it mean to be a "token" hire and how do you prevent diversity & inclusion efforts from becoming corporate theater? When we replace the fight for equality with the desire for respect and admiration, who does it really benefit? Adrian (AP) shares raw, honest words from his recent blog post, "How To Become a Token." What does it mean to be a "token" hire and how do you prevent diversity & inclusion efforts from becoming corporate theater? When we replace the fight for equality with the desire for respect and admiration, who does it really benefit? Adrian (AP) sha Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No 10 Reasons You Can't Find Black Talent - In His Own Words 33 33 10 Reasons You Can't Find Black Talent - In His Own Words full 42523e2a-b831-419d-901c-310334f63158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc86696e Racism is a system, not an event. And corporate racism isn’t a problem to solve for Black people. It’s an organizational epidemic to address for everyone. Adrian (AP) reads an audio version of his recent blog post and speaks hard truth: The Black talent you don’t see is a direct reflection of what you don’t do.

Here are 10 reasons you can't find Black talent... that have nothing to do with the talent of Black people.

Full Article: 10 Reasons You Can't Find Black Talent
Adrian Blog: www.AdrianDParker.com 

]]> Racism is a system, not an event. And corporate racism isn’t a problem to solve for Black people. It’s an organizational epidemic to address for everyone. Adrian (AP) reads an audio version of his recent blog post and speaks hard truth: The Black talent you don’t see is a direct reflection of what you don’t do.

Here are 10 reasons you can't find Black talent... that have nothing to do with the talent of Black people.

Full Article: 10 Reasons You Can't Find Black Talent
Adrian Blog: www.AdrianDParker.com 

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:18:02 -0400 Adrian Parker Adrian Parker 723 Racism is a system, not an event. And corporate racism isn’t a problem to solve for Black people. It’s an organizational epidemic to address for everyone. Adrian (AP) reads an audio version of his recent blog post and speaks the hard truth: The Black talent you don’t see is a direct reflection of what you don’t do. Here are 10 reasons you can't find Black talent... that have nothing to do with the talent of Black people. Racism is a system, not an event. And corporate racism isn’t a problem to solve for Black people. It’s an organizational epidemic to address for everyone. Adrian (AP) reads an audio version of his recent blog post and speaks the hard truth: The Black tale diversity, inclusion, talent No Season 2 - How Courage Works 32 32 Season 2 - How Courage Works full 691351b2-beab-4a57-a928-c4ba2bc3d4a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c35a379f Courage changes everything. How & who we love, where we work, and what we do all depend on our ability to fight fear. In the final episode of season 2, Daryl and AP share what they’ve learned during one of the most courageous years of their lives. Courage is transferable, renewable and it compounds over time as we use it for others. How can courage become a weapon for change, a safe house for love, and an accelerant for truth in a world where fear seems to be in surplus? 


Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com


"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee


Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect


]]> Courage changes everything. How & who we love, where we work, and what we do all depend on our ability to fight fear. In the final episode of season 2, Daryl and AP share what they’ve learned during one of the most courageous years of their lives. Courage is transferable, renewable and it compounds over time as we use it for others. How can courage become a weapon for change, a safe house for love, and an accelerant for truth in a world where fear seems to be in surplus? 


Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com


"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee


Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect


]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:47:57 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 2128 Courage changes everything. How & who we love, where we work, and what we do all depend on our ability to fight fear. In the final episode of Season 2, Daryl and AP share what they’ve learned during one of the most courageous years of their lives. Courage is transferable, renewable and it compounds over time as we use it for others. How can courage become a weapon for change, a safe house for love, and an accelerant for truth in a world where fear seems to be in surplus? Courage changes everything. How & who we love, where we work, and what we do all depend on our ability to fight fear. In the final episode of Season 2, Daryl and AP share what they’ve learned during one of the most courageous years of their lives. Cou Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - Why Our Social Media Addictions Aren't Accidents 31 31 Season 2 - Why Our Social Media Addictions Aren't Accidents full c2e5d490-2d11-4bca-8a5f-f654e7513da5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce6a77ee After spending 30 days on digital detox away from social media, Adrian returns to share his reflections and revelations with Daryl. They discuss how their marketing careers were focused on using and investing in social media businesses without much thought for the impact on consumers. As more research becomes available, it’s time for us to understand how Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps profit from our attention (addiction), information (disinformation), and content (discontentment). Is this a paradox to manage or a problem to solve? What does healthy social media usage even look like? 


Books Mentioned

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked 

by Adam Alter 


Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com


"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee


Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect


]]> After spending 30 days on digital detox away from social media, Adrian returns to share his reflections and revelations with Daryl. They discuss how their marketing careers were focused on using and investing in social media businesses without much thought for the impact on consumers. As more research becomes available, it’s time for us to understand how Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps profit from our attention (addiction), information (disinformation), and content (discontentment). Is this a paradox to manage or a problem to solve? What does healthy social media usage even look like? 


Books Mentioned

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked 

by Adam Alter 


Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com


"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee


Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect


]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:26:24 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3219 After spending 30 days on digital detox away from social media, Adrian returns to share his reflections and revelations with Daryl. They discuss how their marketing careers were focused on using and investing in social media businesses without much thought for the impact on consumers. As more research becomes available, it’s time for us to understand how Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps profit from our attention (addiction), information (disinformation), and content (discontentment). Is this a paradox to manage or a problem to solve? What does healthy social media usage even look like? After spending 30 days on digital detox away from social media, Adrian returns to share his reflections and revelations with Daryl. They discuss how their marketing careers were focused on using and investing in social media businesses without much though Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - How to Start Your New Job Well 30 30 Season 2 - How to Start Your New Job Well full 84bfeb56-5111-4697-8b9d-7a0f5be5bebd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c394ae1e 50% of all new hires fail within the first 18 months. Changing jobs, careers, or companies is hard enough under normal circumstances but seems absolutely dreadful during the dumpster fire that is 2021. Adrian (aka "Mr. Change-A-Job") provides both a reality check and a roadmap for navigating the first 30 days in a new role. His simple approach involves starting any new job like a Journalist, then becoming a Scientist, and lastly a Psychologist. Adrian and Daryl discuss the key conversations, capabilities, and questions you must plan for and how to identify what type of team player you were hired to be. Learn how to "fire-proof" your first 30 days without burning bridges or starting unnecessary fires.


Books Mentioned
Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins
Your Next Move: The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions by Michael Watkins

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> 50% of all new hires fail within the first 18 months. Changing jobs, careers, or companies is hard enough under normal circumstances but seems absolutely dreadful during the dumpster fire that is 2021. Adrian (aka "Mr. Change-A-Job") provides both a reality check and a roadmap for navigating the first 30 days in a new role. His simple approach involves starting any new job like a Journalist, then becoming a Scientist, and lastly a Psychologist. Adrian and Daryl discuss the key conversations, capabilities, and questions you must plan for and how to identify what type of team player you were hired to be. Learn how to "fire-proof" your first 30 days without burning bridges or starting unnecessary fires.


Books Mentioned
Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins
Your Next Move: The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions by Michael Watkins

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:35:54 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 2768 50% of all new hires fail within the first 18 months. Changing jobs, careers, or companies is hard enough under normal circumstances but seems absolutely dreadful during the dumpster fire that is 2021. Adrian (aka "Mr. Change-A-Job") provides both a reality check and a roadmap for navigating the first 30 days in a new role. His simple approach involves starting any new job like a Journalist, then becoming a Scientist, and lastly a Psychologist. Adrian and Daryl discuss the key conversations, capabilities, and questions you must plan for and how to identify what type of team player you were hired to be. Learn how to "fire-proof" your first 30 days without burning bridges or starting unnecessary fires. 50% of all new hires fail within the first 18 months. Changing jobs, careers, or companies is hard enough under normal circumstances but seems absolutely dreadful during the dumpster fire that is 2021. Adrian (aka "Mr. Change-A-Job") provides both a reali Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - How to Handle Hard Feedback 29 29 Season 2 - How to Handle Hard Feedback full 8b959bbd-3ee4-47af-b90d-7b5303f778b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b592d62f Feedback can be a helpful gift or a harmful weapon depending on how it's given. While many of us dread the "F-word", it can be a powerful tool for building results and relationships long-term. Adrian and Daryl share the hardest professional feedback they've received and how they responded. They discuss the 3 types of feedback - Appreciation, Evaluation & Coaching - and how leaders use each of them to accelerate trust via influence. What can you do when obnoxious feedback goes wrong? How can you give feedback to a boss or leader without risking your reputation?

Books Mentioned
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Feedback can be a helpful gift or a harmful weapon depending on how it's given. While many of us dread the "F-word", it can be a powerful tool for building results and relationships long-term. Adrian and Daryl share the hardest professional feedback they've received and how they responded. They discuss the 3 types of feedback - Appreciation, Evaluation & Coaching - and how leaders use each of them to accelerate trust via influence. What can you do when obnoxious feedback goes wrong? How can you give feedback to a boss or leader without risking your reputation?

Books Mentioned
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:57:14 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3204 Feedback can be a helpful gift or a harmful weapon depending on how it's given. While many of us dread the "F-word", it can be a powerful tool for building results and relationships long-term. Adrian and Daryl share the hardest feedback they've received and how they responded. They discuss the 3 types of feedback - Appreciation, Evaluation & Coaching - and how leaders use each of them to accelerate trust. What do you do when obnoxious feedback goes wrong? How can you give feedback to a boss or leader without risking your reputation? Feedback can be a helpful gift or a harmful weapon depending on how it's given. While many of us dread the "F-word", it can be a powerful tool for building results and relationships long-term. Adrian and Daryl share the hardest feedback they've received a Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - Living Rich vs. Building Wealth 28 28 Season 2 - Living Rich vs. Building Wealth full 90931ba2-971d-4b8a-80ed-7fd113f26acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/86809784 This episode is a confession about the bad habits that kept Adrian broke, the stupidity of living rich, and his 10-year trek to financial fitness. He confronts his own economic ignorance and walks listeners through the money mindsets he had to unlearn in order to grow. Debt is not normal. Money is not evil. Hustle is not a shortcut to a better life, a budget is. Daryl digs into the money questions Adrian gets most often (how did you "pretire" at 41?) as they discuss debt, generosity, investments, and why the most important economic decision you can make is your spouse. Ready for a wealth check-up?

Books Mentioned:
Financial Peace University (FPU) - https://www.financialpeace.com/
The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth by Thomas J. Stanley
All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> This episode is a confession about the bad habits that kept Adrian broke, the stupidity of living rich, and his 10-year trek to financial fitness. He confronts his own economic ignorance and walks listeners through the money mindsets he had to unlearn in order to grow. Debt is not normal. Money is not evil. Hustle is not a shortcut to a better life, a budget is. Daryl digs into the money questions Adrian gets most often (how did you "pretire" at 41?) as they discuss debt, generosity, investments, and why the most important economic decision you can make is your spouse. Ready for a wealth check-up?

Books Mentioned:
Financial Peace University (FPU) - https://www.financialpeace.com/
The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth by Thomas J. Stanley
All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:26:45 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3336 This episode is a confession about the bad habits that kept Adrian broke, the stupidity of living rich, and his 10-year trek to financial fitness. He confronts his own economic ignorance and walks listeners through the money mindsets he had to unlearn in order to grow. Debt is not normal. Money is not evil. Hustle is not a shortcut to a better life, a budget is. Daryl digs into the money questions Adrian gets most often (how did you "pretire" at 41?) as they discuss debt, generosity, investments, and why the most important economic decision you can make is your spouse. Ready for a wealth check-up? This episode is a confession about the bad habits that kept Adrian broke, the stupidity of living rich, and his 10-year trek to financial fitness. He confronts his own economic ignorance and walks listeners through the money mindsets he had to unlearn in Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - The Property Brother 27 27 Season 2 - The Property Brother full fa490681-8767-4ef0-9135-d388f6ba5174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0046bf6f Today, Daryl manages a residential and commercial real estate portfolio worth millions but his pathway to being a property brother wasn't a straight line. Daryl reveals where he and his wife's bank account was 14 years ago (hint: it rhymes with "hero") and the mindsets, milestones, and habits that changed their economic future. From flips and loans to deals and taxes, Adrian gets a front-row seat to how housing helps create income and build wealth.

Books Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Today, Daryl manages a residential and commercial real estate portfolio worth millions but his pathway to being a property brother wasn't a straight line. Daryl reveals where he and his wife's bank account was 14 years ago (hint: it rhymes with "hero") and the mindsets, milestones, and habits that changed their economic future. From flips and loans to deals and taxes, Adrian gets a front-row seat to how housing helps create income and build wealth.

Books Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:33:33 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3743 Today, Daryl manages a residential and commercial real estate portfolio worth millions but his pathway to being a property brother wasn't a straight line. Daryl reveals where he and his wife's bank account was 14 years ago (hint: it rhymes with "hero") and the mindsets, milestones, and habits that changed their economic future. From flips and loans to deals and taxes, Adrian gets a front-row seat to how housing helps create income and build wealth. Today, Daryl manages a residential and commercial real estate portfolio worth millions but his pathway to being a property brother wasn't a straight line. Daryl reveals where he and his wife's bank account was 14 years ago (hint: it rhymes with "hero") an Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - Oh Ye of Little Faith 26 26 Season 2 - Oh Ye of Little Faith full 14733eea-2c35-4fb8-8a4e-ff44dffdfe4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3884097 Has the past year kicked your butt? Join the club. From funerals and family struggles to friendship loss and letdown, how do you cope when hope is distant? Why don't guys talk about "self-love"? This honest conversation captures uncomfortable truths about faith, healing, and wholeness as Daryl and Adrian share from the heart.  Faith never grants immunity from hurt but it can help us find restoration when we need it most.

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Has the past year kicked your butt? Join the club. From funerals and family struggles to friendship loss and letdown, how do you cope when hope is distant? Why don't guys talk about "self-love"? This honest conversation captures uncomfortable truths about faith, healing, and wholeness as Daryl and Adrian share from the heart.  Faith never grants immunity from hurt but it can help us find restoration when we need it most.

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:09:40 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3320 Has the past year kicked your butt? Join the club. From funerals and family struggles to friendship loss and letdown, how do you cope when hope is distant? Why don't guys talk about "self-love"? This honest conversation captures uncomfortable truths about faith, healing, and wholeness as Daryl and Adrian share from the heart. Faith never grants immunity from hurt but it can help us find restoration when we need it most. Has the past year kicked your butt? Join the club. From funerals and family struggles to friendship loss and letdown, how do you cope when hope is distant? Why don't guys talk about "self-love"? This honest conversation captures uncomfortable truths about Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - So You're Still Talking About Race? 25 25 Season 2 - So You're Still Talking About Race? full 813c8b5a-a223-49c2-84ff-4f4511cffb6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e3e400d This episode gets real about the recent pushback on pursuing social justice and why facts don't change people's minds. Adrian asks Daryl the questions Black Americans want to hear in a special edition of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a White Guy", and we invite listeners to a different fight - the fight for unity. What happened to all the allies from one year ago? Why are we still talking about race?

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> This episode gets real about the recent pushback on pursuing social justice and why facts don't change people's minds. Adrian asks Daryl the questions Black Americans want to hear in a special edition of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a White Guy", and we invite listeners to a different fight - the fight for unity. What happened to all the allies from one year ago? Why are we still talking about race?

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:34:08 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3724 This episode gets real about the recent pushback on pursuing social justice and why facts don't change people's minds. Adrian asks Daryl the questions Black Americans want to hear in a special edition of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a White Guy", and we invite listeners to a different fight - the fight for unity. What happened to all the allies from one year ago? Why are we still talking about race? This episode gets real about the recent pushback on pursuing social justice and why facts don't change people's minds. Adrian asks Daryl the questions Black Americans want to hear in a special edition of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a White Guy", and Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - Career Flight Plans 24 24 Season 2 - Career Flight Plans full ca266fad-bbe1-415b-962d-fae7d91928ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/11371bb9 Like great pilots, good leaders create the conditions for success by following a plan, trusting the crew, and knowing where - and when - to land safely. When Adrian joined Patrón Tequila 8 years ago as Vice President of Digital Marketing, he had no clue how high or low the journey would go. In this candid conversation, Daryl gets Adrian to open up about the factors driving the tequila brand's rapid ascension and practical lessons for leaders in turbulent times. What does a brave career look like? When is the right time to walk away?

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Like great pilots, good leaders create the conditions for success by following a plan, trusting the crew, and knowing where - and when - to land safely. When Adrian joined Patrón Tequila 8 years ago as Vice President of Digital Marketing, he had no clue how high or low the journey would go. In this candid conversation, Daryl gets Adrian to open up about the factors driving the tequila brand's rapid ascension and practical lessons for leaders in turbulent times. What does a brave career look like? When is the right time to walk away?

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:36:53 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3449 Like great pilots, good leaders create the conditions for success by following a plan, trusting the crew and knowing where - and when - to land safely. When Adrian joined Patrón Tequila 8 years ago as Vice President of Digital Marketing, he had no clue how high or low the journey would go. In this candid conversation, Daryl gets Adrian to open up about the factors driving the tequila brand's rapid ascension and practical lessons for leaders in turbulent times. What does a brave career look like? When is the right time to walk away? Like great pilots, good leaders create the conditions for success by following a plan, trusting the crew and knowing where - and when - to land safely. When Adrian joined Patrón Tequila 8 years ago as Vice President of Digital Marketing, he had no clue ho Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No Season 2 - Lessons on Leaving 23 23 Season 2 - Lessons on Leaving full e3584be9-85eb-4ee3-8de0-a17994a6e87b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5a51061 Season 2 kicks off with a deeper look into the "Great Resignation" happening all over workplaces. Adrian and Daryl share how they faced their financial and personal fears to make the executive exodus, and just how they'll pay the bills without the corporate paycheck. Daryl reveals his master plans to become a real estate mogul who does marketing on the side. Adrian gets real about why he only lasted 1 month as a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and what it's really like being a "house husband" who is in "pretirement." Also, listen in for what's ahead for future topics.



Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Season 2 kicks off with a deeper look into the "Great Resignation" happening all over workplaces. Adrian and Daryl share how they faced their financial and personal fears to make the executive exodus, and just how they'll pay the bills without the corporate paycheck. Daryl reveals his master plans to become a real estate mogul who does marketing on the side. Adrian gets real about why he only lasted 1 month as a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and what it's really like being a "house husband" who is in "pretirement." Also, listen in for what's ahead for future topics.



Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:51:33 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3319 Season 2 kicks off with a deeper look into the "Great Resignation" happening all over workplaces. Adrian and Daryl share how they faced their financial and personal fears to make the executive exodus, and just how they'll pay the bills without the corporate paycheck. Daryl reveals his master plans to become a real estate mogul who does marketing on the side. Adrian gets real about why he only lasted 1 month as a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and what it's really like being a "house husband" who is in "pretirement." Also, listen in for what's ahead for future topics. Season 2 kicks off with a deeper look into the "Great Resignation" happening all over workplaces. Adrian and Daryl share how they faced their financial and personal fears to make the executive exodus, and just how they'll pay the bills without the corpora Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No SEASON 2 - Intro 22 22 SEASON 2 - Intro full d430f4f3-d791-4bc9-af13-cd7bb86875e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cd48f24 Daryl (DC) and Adrian (AP) are quitters. But what if leaving a job you love is the way to do work that matters? How is quitting different from losing? Why does contentment seem so fleeting? Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast kicks off with some major life updates for both Daryl and Adrian. Find out what it's like being the VP of Nothing and what's ahead in business, faith, and family. And therapy. Lots of therapy in Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast.

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Daryl (DC) and Adrian (AP) are quitters. But what if leaving a job you love is the way to do work that matters? How is quitting different from losing? Why does contentment seem so fleeting? Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast kicks off with some major life updates for both Daryl and Adrian. Find out what it's like being the VP of Nothing and what's ahead in business, faith, and family. And therapy. Lots of therapy in Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast.

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:50:17 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 1042 Daryl (DC) and Adrian (AP) are quitters. But what if leaving a job you love is the way to do work that matters? How is quitting different from losing? Why does contentment seem so fleeting? Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast kicks off with some major life updates for both Daryl and Adrian. Find out what it's like being the VP of Nothing and what's ahead in business, faith, and family. And therapy. Lots of therapy in Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast. Daryl (DC) and Adrian (AP) are quitters. But what if leaving a job you love is the way to do work that matters? How is quitting different from losing? Why does contentment seem so fleeting? Season 2 of the UNFOLLOW Podcast kicks off with some major life u Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW - 2020 Capstone Episode 21 21 UNFOLLOW - 2020 Capstone Episode full 5dab22d0-0bdb-4c30-bc42-48b5cad2387e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2f2fc71 What a year.
As we recap the most popular conversations of the UNFOLLOW Podcast for 2020 - we also discuss what we learned along the way.

"Leadership is Uncertainty." - AP
"Pursuit over Perfection...Grit and Gratitude." - DC

Favorite Books
(David Brooks was a favorite author of both AP & DC)
The Road to Character - AP
The Second Mountain - DC

Favorite Podcasts
Darius Daniels
BEMA Discipleship - Marty Solomon

Favorite Music
Maverick City Music


]]> What a year.
As we recap the most popular conversations of the UNFOLLOW Podcast for 2020 - we also discuss what we learned along the way.

"Leadership is Uncertainty." - AP
"Pursuit over Perfection...Grit and Gratitude." - DC

Favorite Books
(David Brooks was a favorite author of both AP & DC)
The Road to Character - AP
The Second Mountain - DC

Favorite Podcasts
Darius Daniels
BEMA Discipleship - Marty Solomon

Favorite Music
Maverick City Music


]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:20:45 -0500 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 2284 What a year. As we recap the most popular conversations of the UNFOLLOW Podcast for 2020 - we also discuss what we learned along the way. "Leadership is Uncertainty." - AP What a year. As we recap the most popular conversations of the UNFOLLOW Podcast for 2020 - we also discuss what we learned along the way. "Leadership is Uncertainty." - AP Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - What's the Difference? Advertising vs. Marketing 20 20 UNFOLLOW5 - What's the Difference? Advertising vs. Marketing full 64046fdf-9366-4d6c-8018-cd04cded4b60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f05ef30f What's the Difference? Advertising vs. Marketing

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:46:25 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 220 What's the Difference? Advertising vs. Marketing

]]> Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - The Half-Life of Your Money 19 19 UNFOLLOW5 - The Half-Life of Your Money full 7145b08f-7b49-48b9-abea-5dde79a3b628 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e9a9008 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:35:09 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 290 The Half-Life of Your Money The Half-Life of Your Money Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - Making Better Dad Decisions 18 18 UNFOLLOW5 - Making Better Dad Decisions full c8c858f5-b8bd-42cd-9d81-da94773bb5b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69e28532 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:09:21 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 329 Making Better Dad Decisions Making Better Dad Decisions Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - Asking Questions Like a Boss 17 17 UNFOLLOW5 - Asking Questions Like a Boss full ab12b856-badb-4ca6-96e3-b492106ff24d https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa7011e4 Asking Questions Like a Boss

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]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:11:17 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 261 Asking Questions Like a Boss Asking Questions Like a Boss Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - Finding a Mentor 16 16 UNFOLLOW5 - Finding a Mentor full 49642c52-a992-411c-a52c-3a664eaa1afe https://share.transistor.fm/s/16b66fc2 Finding a Mentor

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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:53:41 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 246 Finding a Mentor Finding a Mentor Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - Pointless Prayers 15 15 UNFOLLOW5 - Pointless Prayers full a7a2ee21-d850-4590-a234-589fdfc9242d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bafd3056 Stop Praying Pointless Prayers

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]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:23:07 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 192 Stop Praying Pointless Prayers Stop Praying Pointless Prayers Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW5 - Parenting During a Pandemic 14 14 UNFOLLOW5 - Parenting During a Pandemic full ee0186dc-e444-4f95-aee2-8a306a3d187f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1afc0e6a Parenting During a Pandemic

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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:16:18 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 333 Parenting During a Pandemic Parenting During a Pandemic Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW - Pro Tips: On Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes 13 13 UNFOLLOW - Pro Tips: On Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes full c7326566-c892-4c87-b04a-0c4f6c914c03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f4d5d7d Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes... In the last episode of this season, AP & DC tackle questions from listeners and share their own clumsy experiences climbing the corporate ladder. Learn why interviews are auditions not speed dates, why resumes are movie trailers not movie credits and how to think about MBAs as accelerants not requirements. How do you land the job you want, leave the job you don't or even love the job you have?

Books Mentioned:
Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk by Jordan Raynor
Dream Year: Make the Leap From a Job You Hate to a Life You Love by Ben Arment
When To Jump by Mike Lewis
Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes... In the last episode of this season, AP & DC tackle questions from listeners and share their own clumsy experiences climbing the corporate ladder. Learn why interviews are auditions not speed dates, why resumes are movie trailers not movie credits and how to think about MBAs as accelerants not requirements. How do you land the job you want, leave the job you don't or even love the job you have?

Books Mentioned:
Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk by Jordan Raynor
Dream Year: Make the Leap From a Job You Hate to a Life You Love by Ben Arment
When To Jump by Mike Lewis
Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:52:52 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 4884 Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes... In the last episode of this season, AP & DC tackle questions from listeners and share their own clumsy experiences climbing the corporate ladder. Learn why interviews are auditions not speed dates, why resumes are movie trailers not movie credits and how to think about MBAs as accelerants not requirements. How do you land the job you want, leave the job you don't or even love the job you have? Resumes, Interviews and Goodbyes... In the last episode of this season, AP & DC tackle questions from listeners and share their own clumsy experiences climbing the corporate ladder. Learn why interviews are auditions not speed dates, why resumes are m Business, career, leadership, interviews, college, job search No UNFOLLOW - Dangerous Decoys 12 12 UNFOLLOW - Dangerous Decoys full e2163c8f-b6a1-49b8-a658-ffeeb17e496d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ab67e6a Dangerous Decoys... It's so easy to pursue the perception of success instead of investing the time & sweat to actually reach your goals. But perception is never reality and this decoy has a cost. So why are we so good at getting business so wrong? Could it be we're aiming at the wrong goals to begin with? From brand awards & assignments to business titles & targets, DC and AP share how seemingly harmless decoys hurt more than we realize. They share tips for minimizing busy work and maximizing what matters.

Books Mentioned:
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose
Your Marketing Sucks by Mark Stevenson

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Dangerous Decoys... It's so easy to pursue the perception of success instead of investing the time & sweat to actually reach your goals. But perception is never reality and this decoy has a cost. So why are we so good at getting business so wrong? Could it be we're aiming at the wrong goals to begin with? From brand awards & assignments to business titles & targets, DC and AP share how seemingly harmless decoys hurt more than we realize. They share tips for minimizing busy work and maximizing what matters.

Books Mentioned:
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose
Your Marketing Sucks by Mark Stevenson

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:15:02 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3171 Dangerous Decoys... It's so easy to pursue the perception of success instead of investing the time & sweat to actually reach your goals. But perception is never reality and this decoy has a cost. So why are we so good at getting business so wrong? Could it be we're aiming at the wrong goals to begin with? From brand awards & assignments to business titles & targets, DC and AP share how seemingly harmless decoys hurt more than we realize. They share tips for minimizing busy work and maximizing what matters. Dangerous Decoys... It's so easy to pursue the perception of success instead of investing the time & sweat to actually reach your goals. But perception is never reality and this decoy has a cost. So why are we so good at getting business so wrong? Cou Business, career, life, organization No UNFOLLOW - Leading in the Dark 11 11 UNFOLLOW - Leading in the Dark full 900c4a0a-d97d-4a14-a347-699386240716 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55000a40 Leading in the Dark... Driving at night can be four-times deadlier than daytime because of decreased visibility and increased driver error. Leading a business or team during uncertainty (or a global pandemic?) can be just as treacherous, especially if you're unprepared or overdependent on familiar tools. In this episode, AP and DC offer stories, learnings and failures from the frontlines of budget cuts, bankruptcy & re-orgs and other crises that can make or break a business. How do you build a high-trust team in times of low-visibility? Are there really proven principles we can use to navigate unproven times? We think so. Sometimes the 3 most powerful words are "I need help." Listen in and join the conversation.

Books Mentioned:
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Leading in the Dark... Driving at night can be four-times deadlier than daytime because of decreased visibility and increased driver error. Leading a business or team during uncertainty (or a global pandemic?) can be just as treacherous, especially if you're unprepared or overdependent on familiar tools. In this episode, AP and DC offer stories, learnings and failures from the frontlines of budget cuts, bankruptcy & re-orgs and other crises that can make or break a business. How do you build a high-trust team in times of low-visibility? Are there really proven principles we can use to navigate unproven times? We think so. Sometimes the 3 most powerful words are "I need help." Listen in and join the conversation.

Books Mentioned:
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3316 Leading in the Dark... Driving at night can be four-times deadlier than daytime because of decreased visibility and increased driver error. Leading a business or team during uncertainty (or a global pandemic?) can be just as treacherous, especially if you're unprepared or overdependent on familiar tools. In this episode, AP and DC offer stories, learnings and failures from the frontlines of budget cuts, bankruptcy & re-orgs and other crises that can make or break a business. How do you build a high-trust team in times of low-visibility? Are there really proven principles we can use to navigate unproven times? We think so. Sometimes the 3 most powerful words are "I need help." Listen in and join the conversation. Leading in the Dark... Driving at night can be four-times deadlier than daytime because of decreased visibility and increased driver error. Leading a business or team during uncertainty (or a global pandemic?) can be just as treacherous, especially if you Business, Leadership, Career, Faith, Jesus, Books No UNFOLLOW - Ugly Faith 10 10 UNFOLLOW - Ugly Faith full dd33bf73-27f1-4655-99bc-2f1835093c2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6f949e Ugly Faith... No matter what you believe, the truth of who we trust is often exposed when things don't go as planned. From an unexpected death to an untimely diagnosis, faith gets fragile when life gets ugly. In this disarmingly honest discussion, DC recounts how the past year of Johanna's cancer battle has shaped their lives and what he's learning about gratitude, hope and community. How do we support friends who are suffering without trying to "fix" them?

Books Mentioned:
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People by Nadia Bolz-Weber
TrueFaced: Trust God and Others With Who You Really Are by Bill Thrall, John Lynch, Bruce McNicol
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit by Seth Godin
Book of Ecclesiastes by Solomon

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Ugly Faith... No matter what you believe, the truth of who we trust is often exposed when things don't go as planned. From an unexpected death to an untimely diagnosis, faith gets fragile when life gets ugly. In this disarmingly honest discussion, DC recounts how the past year of Johanna's cancer battle has shaped their lives and what he's learning about gratitude, hope and community. How do we support friends who are suffering without trying to "fix" them?

Books Mentioned:
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People by Nadia Bolz-Weber
TrueFaced: Trust God and Others With Who You Really Are by Bill Thrall, John Lynch, Bruce McNicol
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit by Seth Godin
Book of Ecclesiastes by Solomon

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:05:30 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3699 Ugly Faith... No matter what you believe, the truth of who we trust is often exposed when things don't go as planned. From an unexpected death to an untimely diagnosis, faith gets fragile when life gets ugly. In this disarmingly honest discussion, DC recounts how the past year of Johanna's cancer battle has shaped their lives and what he's learning about gratitude, hope and community. How do we support friends who are suffering without trying to "fix" them? Ugly Faith... No matter what you believe, the truth of who we trust is often exposed when things don't go as planned. From an unexpected death to an untimely diagnosis, faith gets fragile when life gets ugly. In this disarmingly honest discussion, DC reco life, faith, religion, inspiration, cancer No UNFOLLOW - What Shape Are You In? 9 9 UNFOLLOW - What Shape Are You In? full ab8739de-5060-4811-acc2-0d1bd72f5e9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/56525b52 What Shape Are You In? The state of your body has an overwhelming impact on the state of your business but who really has time to work out regularly? Whether you're rocking a "Dad bod" or look like a Greek god, why does it matter? On this episode, Daryl "Crossfit" Calfee shares his health journey and we discuss the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits of fitness as a witness to others. From fasting and resting to taking Sunday Sabbath, AP and DC candidly share lessons of fitness mediocrity and physical mastery.

Books Mentioned:
Momentum for Life: Sustaining Personal Health, Integrity, and Strategic Focus as a Leader by Michael Slaughter
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Garden City by John Mark Comer

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> What Shape Are You In? The state of your body has an overwhelming impact on the state of your business but who really has time to work out regularly? Whether you're rocking a "Dad bod" or look like a Greek god, why does it matter? On this episode, Daryl "Crossfit" Calfee shares his health journey and we discuss the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits of fitness as a witness to others. From fasting and resting to taking Sunday Sabbath, AP and DC candidly share lessons of fitness mediocrity and physical mastery.

Books Mentioned:
Momentum for Life: Sustaining Personal Health, Integrity, and Strategic Focus as a Leader by Michael Slaughter
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Garden City by John Mark Comer

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3098 What Shape Are You In? The state of your body has an overwhelming impact on the state of your business but who really has time to work out regularly? Whether you're rocking a "Dad bod" or look like a Greek god, why does it matter? On this episode, Daryl "Crossfit" Calfee shares his health journey and we discuss the emotional, spiritual and mental benefits of fitness as a witness to others. From fasting and resting to taking Sunday Sabbath, AP and DC candidly share lessons of fitness mediocrity and physical mastery. What Shape Are You In? The state of your body has an overwhelming impact on the state of your business but who really has time to work out regularly? Whether you're rocking a "Dad bod" or look like a Greek god, why does it matter? On this episode, Daryl " health, fitness, business, relationships, spirituality, lifestyle No SPECIAL EPISODE: Things Racist People Say 8 8 SPECIAL EPISODE: Things Racist People Say full 1f14370a-463d-4a18-b701-0e235174ba0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6202b5df Things Racist People Say...Your response to racism reveals more about you than you think. Are you a Rejector who denies racism as a reality or a Referee who see “both sides” of injustice? On this special episode hosted by DC, AP shares the affirmation, confrontations and criticism he’s received while talking, writing and sharing about white supremacy. They explain the 5 most common responses to racism and how empathy and awareness are the foundations for building truly Anti-Racist allies. If Black Lives Matter, it’s time we start talking and acting like it.

Article Referenced: The 5 Most Common Responses To Talking About Racism

Books Mentioned:

So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith

Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

 

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Things Racist People Say...Your response to racism reveals more about you than you think. Are you a Rejector who denies racism as a reality or a Referee who see “both sides” of injustice? On this special episode hosted by DC, AP shares the affirmation, confrontations and criticism he’s received while talking, writing and sharing about white supremacy. They explain the 5 most common responses to racism and how empathy and awareness are the foundations for building truly Anti-Racist allies. If Black Lives Matter, it’s time we start talking and acting like it.

Article Referenced: The 5 Most Common Responses To Talking About Racism

Books Mentioned:

So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith

Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

 

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 4506 Things Racist People Say...Your response to racism reveals more about you than you think. Are you a Rejector who denies racism as a reality or a Referee who see “both sides” of injustice? On this special episode hosted by DC, AP shares the affirmation, confrontations and criticism he’s received while talking, writing and sharing about white supremacy. They explain the 5 most common responses to racism and how empathy and awareness are the foundations for building truly Anti-Racist allies. If Black Lives Matter, it’s time we start talking and acting like it. Things Racist People Say...Your response to racism reveals more about you than you think. Are you a Rejector who denies racism as a reality or a Referee who see “both sides” of injustice? On this special episode hosted by DC, AP shares the affirmation, co race, faith, culture, black lives matter, social No UNFOLLOW - Work Jerks 7 7 UNFOLLOW - Work Jerks full 39b127d1-78a2-424b-a17a-22e862286786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6a9b93c Work Jerks... We all know them but what do we do about it? From Bullies to Brilliant Buttholes, how we deal with difficult people reveals more about us than we admit. What does it look like to be a peace-keeping, grace-giving, enemy-forgiving follower of Christ in a world of dysfunction? Adrian and Daryl confess their own Work Jerk tendencies and the tactics they've used to neutralize negative people, converting obstacles into outcomes.

Books Mentioned:
Move: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, and Stalls by Patty Azzarello
Lead Like Jesus: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time by Ken Blanchard & Phil Hodges
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way by Steven Pressfield
Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

Additional Resources:
Dharius Daniels Podcast & YouTube

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Work Jerks... We all know them but what do we do about it? From Bullies to Brilliant Buttholes, how we deal with difficult people reveals more about us than we admit. What does it look like to be a peace-keeping, grace-giving, enemy-forgiving follower of Christ in a world of dysfunction? Adrian and Daryl confess their own Work Jerk tendencies and the tactics they've used to neutralize negative people, converting obstacles into outcomes.

Books Mentioned:
Move: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, and Stalls by Patty Azzarello
Lead Like Jesus: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time by Ken Blanchard & Phil Hodges
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way by Steven Pressfield
Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

Additional Resources:
Dharius Daniels Podcast & YouTube

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3493 Work Jerks... We all know them but what do we do about it? From Bullies to Brilliant Buttholes, how we deal with difficult people reveals more about us than we admit. What does it look like to be a peace-keeping, grace-giving, enemy-forgiving follower of Christ in a world of dysfunction? Adrian and Daryl confess their own Work Jerk tendencies and the tactics they've used to neutralize negative people, converting obstacles into outcomes. Work Jerks... We all know them but what do we do about it? From Bullies to Brilliant Buttholes, how we deal with difficult people reveals more about us than we admit. What does it look like to be a peace-keeping, grace-giving, enemy-forgiving follower of Business, Career, Relationships No UNFOLLOW - The Marriage Lies We Love 6 6 UNFOLLOW - The Marriage Lies We Love full cbbac415-bb23-4882-9cdf-139a9a07385b https://share.transistor.fm/s/93734e3c The Marriage Lies We Love... How can we build happy marriages when we're constantly repacking the baggage we brought in, the lies we believed and the half-truths we're still holding on to? Why do we spend the least time talking about what we argue about the most: sex, money and family? What happens when we stop trying to find the right person and start trying to be the right person? AP & DC attempt to talk about it on this episode without getting divorced or being banished to the couch.

Books Mentioned:
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by John Gottman
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> The Marriage Lies We Love... How can we build happy marriages when we're constantly repacking the baggage we brought in, the lies we believed and the half-truths we're still holding on to? Why do we spend the least time talking about what we argue about the most: sex, money and family? What happens when we stop trying to find the right person and start trying to be the right person? AP & DC attempt to talk about it on this episode without getting divorced or being banished to the couch.

Books Mentioned:
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by John Gottman
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:30:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3300 How can we build happy marriages when we're constantly repacking the baggage we brought in, the lies we believed and the half-truths we're still holding on to? Why do we spend the least time talking about what we argue about the most: sex, money and family? What happens when we stop trying to find the right person and start trying to be the right person? AP & DC attempt to talk about it on this episode without getting divorced or being banished to the couch. How can we build happy marriages when we're constantly repacking the baggage we brought in, the lies we believed and the half-truths we're still holding on to? Why do we spend the least time talking about what we argue about the most: sex, money and famil marriage, christianity, family, sex, divorce No UNFOLLOW - Cows, Cars & Dads 5 5 UNFOLLOW - Cows, Cars & Dads full 4e8de5a8-2ae8-490e-90e9-81f2ee60e205 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43cdbf9d Cows, Cars & Dads...AP & DC reflect on the fathers they had, the fathers they are and the fathers they are becoming. From burning cows to runaway cars, they discuss what it takes to lead at home with children who have minds and hearts of their own. AP & DC also dish on the not-so-obvious decisions dads make each day that have an outsized impact on our families.

Books Mentioned:
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The Daily Dad Podcast

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Cows, Cars & Dads...AP & DC reflect on the fathers they had, the fathers they are and the fathers they are becoming. From burning cows to runaway cars, they discuss what it takes to lead at home with children who have minds and hearts of their own. AP & DC also dish on the not-so-obvious decisions dads make each day that have an outsized impact on our families.

Books Mentioned:
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The Daily Dad Podcast

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 4899 Cows, Cars & Dads...AP & DC reflect on the fathers they had, the fathers they are and the fathers they are becoming. From burning cows to runaway cars, they discuss what it takes to lead at home with children who have minds and hearts of their own. AP & DC also dish on the not-so-obvious decisions dads make each day that have an outsized impact on our families. Cows, Cars & Dads...AP & DC reflect on the fathers they had, the fathers they are and the fathers they are becoming. From burning cows to runaway cars, they discuss what it takes to lead at home with children who have minds and hearts of their own parenthood, fatherhood, parenting, faith, fathers business No UNFOLLOW - One For The Ladies 4 4 UNFOLLOW - One For The Ladies full 9b2a382a-174f-45a8-aaca-313a81730d09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5fd3c63 One for the Ladies...sexually inappropriate language and touching are just the beginning. As men, we have to do better. That means listening, learning and leading - at church, work and home. AP & DC may loose some friends on this one. The guys go into early moments in their careers where "locker room" talk was accepted and what they should have done differently. DC talks about what warning signs to lookout for in bad leaders. AP talks openly about what its like to lead teams that are overwhelmingly female.


Books Mentioned:
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> One for the Ladies...sexually inappropriate language and touching are just the beginning. As men, we have to do better. That means listening, learning and leading - at church, work and home. AP & DC may loose some friends on this one. The guys go into early moments in their careers where "locker room" talk was accepted and what they should have done differently. DC talks about what warning signs to lookout for in bad leaders. AP talks openly about what its like to lead teams that are overwhelmingly female.


Books Mentioned:
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:30:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3940 One for the Ladies...sexually inappropriate language and touching are just the beginning. As men, we have to do better. That means listening, learning and leading - at church, work and home. AP & DC may loose some friends on this one. NEW! Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown. One for the Ladies...sexually inappropriate language and touching are just the beginning. As men, we have to do better. That means listening, learning and leading - at church, work and home. AP & DC may loose some friends on this one. NEW! Origina Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership No UNFOLLOW - Mo' Money, No Problems 3 3 UNFOLLOW - Mo' Money, No Problems full 13e6bae1-7d95-4ee2-af6b-20371f4f7f9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fab268e1 Mo’ Money, No Problems…Do you spend your money like you know where you are going? AP + DC share early bad advice on money and investments they received from folks in their 20's and begin to unpack their current views on capital. AP looks back at what it was like to have six children living on a meager pastor's salary and what it taught him about money. While DC talks about real estate and what reframing the spirituality of money has done for him. The guys both dive into an overview of their current family budgets and what books have helped to put them on a new path in the last decade.


Books Mentioned:
Financial Peace University (FPU) - https://www.financialpeace.com/
Stop Acting Rich: ...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire by Thomas J. Stanley
The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers Are Going Broke by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren
All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Daniel Lapin

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> Mo’ Money, No Problems…Do you spend your money like you know where you are going? AP + DC share early bad advice on money and investments they received from folks in their 20's and begin to unpack their current views on capital. AP looks back at what it was like to have six children living on a meager pastor's salary and what it taught him about money. While DC talks about real estate and what reframing the spirituality of money has done for him. The guys both dive into an overview of their current family budgets and what books have helped to put them on a new path in the last decade.


Books Mentioned:
Financial Peace University (FPU) - https://www.financialpeace.com/
Stop Acting Rich: ...And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire by Thomas J. Stanley
The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers Are Going Broke by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren
All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Daniel Lapin

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 4222 Mo’ Money, No Problems…Do you spend your money like you know where you are going? AP + DC share early missteps with money in their 20's and begin to unpack their current views on capital, budgets, real estate and the spiritual aspect of money. Mo’ Money, No Problems…Do you spend your money like you know where you are going? AP + DC share early missteps with money in their 20's and begin to unpack their current views on capital, budgets, real estate and the spiritual aspect of money. Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership, Racism, Money, Finance, Social Justice, Investments, Real Estate, Budgeting No UNFOLLOW - Is Your Church Racist? 2 2 UNFOLLOW - Is Your Church Racist? full 04036766-b2e6-4d32-a98f-5e8d2f415811 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ebb4a9 Is your church racist? In the week following George Floyd's death, race and social justice are the two topics on everyone's mind and heart - at least they should be in the Church. So the fellas come directly at the race questions Christian African Americans are asking their white counterparts "Where have you been? And why have you been silent while we suffer?" Then there is the good advice gone bad with car payments and how poor credit happens at home and in culture with our brothers and sisters. Meanwhile our churches are experts in programming, but does your's have a plan on how racial redemption happens? If not, the guys believe you should be asking why.

Books Mentioned:
Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson
The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class by Keith Cameron Smith
The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> Is your church racist? In the week following George Floyd's death, race and social justice are the two topics on everyone's mind and heart - at least they should be in the Church. So the fellas come directly at the race questions Christian African Americans are asking their white counterparts "Where have you been? And why have you been silent while we suffer?" Then there is the good advice gone bad with car payments and how poor credit happens at home and in culture with our brothers and sisters. Meanwhile our churches are experts in programming, but does your's have a plan on how racial redemption happens? If not, the guys believe you should be asking why.

Books Mentioned:
Divided by Faith by Michael O. Emerson
The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class by Keith Cameron Smith
The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3483 From race to finances, join AP + DC as they tackle the tough questions and conversations staring our country in the face. AP reflects on how the recent killing of George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans has triggered both a tsunami of grief in his community and an avalanche of awareness globally. DC also shares bad advice on money management that we all should ignore. From race to finances, join AP + DC as they tackle the tough questions and conversations staring our country in the face. AP reflects on how the recent killing of George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans has triggered both a tsunami of grief in hi Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership, Racism, Money, Finance, Social Justice No UNFOLLOW - The Origin Story 1 1 UNFOLLOW - The Origin Story full be043abb-97f1-476f-893b-2b8458a21ba9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/822b9ea9 In this first episode, AP + DC lean into why its important to take on extra work early in your career. They discuss how making video content lead to a life-long bond as well as developing a creative muscle they have used for 20 years. AP teaches how to start start a job - the right way. He gives The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins to all new team members. DC discusses what it looks like to lead his family away from a season of cancer by using his understanding of his enneagram number. The boys also breakdown what is "lynching" and how they believe American Christian men are called to speak out against the sin of racism - even in the church.

Books Mentioned:
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
James Clear Blog - Why Facts Don't Change Minds

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> In this first episode, AP + DC lean into why its important to take on extra work early in your career. They discuss how making video content lead to a life-long bond as well as developing a creative muscle they have used for 20 years. AP teaches how to start start a job - the right way. He gives The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins to all new team members. DC discusses what it looks like to lead his family away from a season of cancer by using his understanding of his enneagram number. The boys also breakdown what is "lynching" and how they believe American Christian men are called to speak out against the sin of racism - even in the church.

Books Mentioned:
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
James Clear Blog - Why Facts Don't Change Minds

Connect:
AP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandparker/
https://twitter.com/adriandparker

DC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-calfee-8363305/
https://www.instagram.com/darylcalfee

]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 22:00:00 -0400 Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker Daryl Calfee & Adrian Parker 3551 This is the origin story. AP + DC unpack where it all began almost 20 years ago in the sneaker world. They will discuss the worst good advice they received early in their careers, how to start a new job and how their faith is impacting their view on racism. This is the origin story. AP + DC unpack where it all began almost 20 years ago in the sneaker world. They will discuss the worst good advice they received early in their careers, how to start a new job and how their faith is impacting their view on racis Business, Marketing, Christianity, Faith, Race, Leadership, Footaction, Foot Locker, Sneakers No