HeyJaredKansas City Business Cast
KCBC features a cast of business leaders, non-profits, creatives, influencers, and podcasters in the Kansas City region. Though we solely interview KC leaders, the topics we discuss are widely applicable to anyone hungry for continuous improvement.
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#99 – Protect Your Peace (5M2L), Michael Risinger, VAS LLC & KCBC (opens the original)
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A prevented road rage moment turns into a wake-up call about something bigger: our peace is under constant attack, and keeping it intact is a daily discipline. If you’ve been carrying stress, noise, and burnout all week, this quick episode gives you a practical reset for protecting your mental space before it slips away. Michael opens with a tense real-life encounter that could have gone very differently, then uses it to unpack the hidden cost of living in a world full of distractions, opinions,
#98 – Opinions on Improvement (5M2L), Michael Risinger, VAS LLC & KCBC (opens the original)
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Michael Risinger shares insights on making big life changes, handling criticism, and the importance of sharing your progress with others. This episode emphasizes the value of continuous improvement and community support. Our Sponsor: VAS LLC - Book a free consult call by messaging us on Facebook or LinkedIn. Learn about how our small business growth coaching services can help you improve your processes, increase value-added activity, and reduce your operational waste. Email: Michael.vasllc@gmail
#97 – You Might Need a Midlife Crisis - Michael Risinger, VAS LLC & KCBC (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael Risinger explores how midlife crises can show up in different ways, from health and family to purpose and personal growth. He shares a simple but powerful perspective on how these seasons can either derail us or push us toward something better. But the real question is: how do you know when a crisis is actually the beginning of a breakthrough? Our Sponsor: VAS LLC - Book a free consult call by messaging us on Facebook or LinkedIn. Learn about how our small business growt
#96 – Leaving Addiction, Living in Sobriety – Mark “Chop” Stancil, Sober Gang (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael interviews Mark “Chop” Stancil about his journey through addiction, recovery, and maintaining 16 years sobriety from hard drugs and alcohol. Chop is a brown belt jiu jitsu practitioner out of Pirata Jiu Jitsu in Independence, MO. He is also a coach, realtor, and the founder of Sober Gang, a community of individuals choosing sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Michael and Chop explore the impact of faith, community, and personal discipline in overcoming substance abuse and b
#95 – They Were Always Rooting For You (5M2L), Michael Risinger, VAS LLC & KCBC (opens the original)
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Sometimes, the most overlooked truth can change everything: Everyone is rooting for you. What if you knew that, deeply felt, and let it fuel your journey? In this quick yet powerful episode, host Michael Risinger uncovers the surprising, often hidden support system that surrounds us (whether we notice it or not) and how embracing this mindset can ignite your confidence, resilience, and success. From a heartfelt story of overcoming layoffs and rock-bottom moments to a random shoutout at a local j
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