Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast

Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast Each episode explores the real stories behind business growth — the decisions, challenges, and lessons that shape how companies are built and led.

The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast is a global platform where entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders share real stories and hard-earned insight on building resilient, scalable companies. The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast is a global platform for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders who are committed to building resilient, sustainable companies. Hosted by Rick Meekins

, the show features candid, long-form conversations with growth-oriented leaders, educators, and subject matter experts from around the world. The podcast exists to provide practical insight, sharpen thinking, and foster a sense of community among founders who understand that winning is not accidental, but intentional.

One of the biggest challenges many organizations face is not a lack of expertise—it's communicating their story effectiv...
06/18/2026

One of the biggest challenges many organizations face is not a lack of expertise—it's communicating their story effectively.

People connect with stories. They help us understand purpose, values, and the impact behind the work being done.

This was one of the topics I enjoyed discussing with Candy Bellau and Samantha Hallburn on the Unbalanced Podcast.

🎧 Listen here:

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Spotify:
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I recently joined Candy Bellau and Samantha Hallburn on the Unbalanced Podcast for a conversation about entrepreneurship...
06/17/2026

I recently joined Candy Bellau and Samantha Hallburn on the Unbalanced Podcast for a conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the lessons that come from building businesses through both success and adversity.

We talked about navigating uncertainty, learning from setbacks, and continuing to pursue the win even when the path forward looks different than expected.

Thank you to Candy, Samantha, and the Unbalanced team for the opportunity to share my story.

🎧 Listen here:

YouTube:
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Spotify:
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06/16/2026

One of the most interesting parts of my conversation with Connor Tyson wasn't about financial strategy.
It was about psychology.
Connor pointed out that many business owners don't procrastinate on their finances because they lack motivation.
They procrastinate because money creates stress.
When something feels overwhelming, people avoid it. The problem is that avoidance often creates bigger problems later.
What starts as delayed bookkeeping or postponed financial planning can turn into constant reaction mode.
Moving money around.
Juggling bills.
Trying to solve urgent problems that could have been prevented earlier.
Over time, the challenge becomes more than financial.
It starts affecting confidence and self-trust.
Really insightful conversation on the emotional side of business finance and how greater visibility can reduce stress and improve decision-making.
🎙 Watch the full episode:
https://zurl.co/CbuOJ

06/12/2026

We've been through major technological shifts before.
The Industrial Revolution.Computers.The Internet.
But during this conversation, Dilip Chetan explained why he believes AI belongs in a different category. Most technologies had clearly defined functions.

You knew what they did.
You knew their limitations.
You had time to adapt.

AI doesn't fit that pattern.
It's capable of performing tasks across countless disciplines, and it's evolving at a pace that makes long-term predictions difficult.
That uncertainty is part of why so many leaders and professionals are paying attention right now.
The challenge isn't whether AI will impact business.
It's how quickly organizations and individuals can adapt to what's coming next.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
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06/11/2026

Businesses often get discussed in terms of numbers.
Revenue targets.
Headcount.
Growth projections.
Operational efficiency.

Those things matter.

But during this conversation, Benjamin Granger reminded me that organizations are ultimately groups of people working together to serve other people.

That's why psychology can never be separated from business performance.

Every company exists because it's solving a human problem or meeting a human need.

And every challenge inside the organization involves people too.

Culture, communication, trust, motivation, and relationships aren't side conversations. They're part of the business itself.

Really thoughtful discussion on leadership, organizational psychology, and the role culture plays in long-term success.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
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06/10/2026

Referrals and word of mouth still matter.
But they aren't the whole story anymore.

During my conversation with Phil Risher, we talked about how AI is changing the way people discover and evaluate businesses.

A lot of business owners think they need to become content creators to keep up.
Phil's advice was much more practical.
Start documenting the real conversations already happening in your business.

The customer questions.
The common problems.
The stories and examples you share every day.

That's the information potential customers are looking for.
It's also the information AI systems are increasingly using to understand who you are and what you do.

The businesses that consistently share their expertise are creating trust long before a prospect ever reaches out.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
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06/04/2026

Started an online business?
Many entrepreneurs know how to generate revenue.
Far fewer have been taught what to do once the money starts coming in.
That was one of the biggest takeaways from my conversation with Connor Tyson.
A business can be growing, making sales, and generating profit while still struggling financially.
Why?
Because cash flow management is different from revenue generation.
Connor talked about how many business owners become reactive because they don't have a clear system for understanding where money is going, what decisions need to be made, or which financial levers matter most.
The result is often confusion, even when the business appears successful from the outside.
Really practical conversation on cash flow, financial visibility, and building a stronger financial foundation for growth.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
https://zurl.co/7IGzt

06/03/2026

"I want to quit, but I can't."

That line from Lisa Hamilton captures something many entrepreneurs experience but don't always talk about.

Building something meaningful comes with moments of doubt. You question the timing. You question yourself. You wonder if the effort is worth it.

Lisa shared her belief that the desires we're drawn to aren't always random. Sometimes they're part of who we were built to become.

What stood out to me wasn't just the idea of purpose.

It was her point about not wanting to spend the rest of your life wondering what might have happened if you had kept going.

That's a powerful motivator.

Really thoughtful conversation on persistence, purpose, and staying committed when the outcome isn't guaranteed.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
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06/02/2026

Many business owners can sense when something isn't right long before they can explain it.
Sales feel slower.
Expenses feel higher.
Marketing doesn't seem to be working as well.
During this conversation, Andy Weins talked about why those instincts matter.
His advice wasn't to ignore your gut and only trust spreadsheets.
It was the opposite.
Start with your instinct, then use the data to confirm or challenge what you're seeing.

One point that really stood out:

💡 "Most people don't have a sales problem. They have a leakage problem."

Business owners often focus on bringing more money in while overlooking where money is quietly leaving the business.
That's why understanding cash flow can be more important than simply tracking revenue.

Great conversation on financial clarity, decision-making, and building a healthier business.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
https://zurl.co/aAMZZ

05/28/2026

Revenue goals are easy to measure.
People development is harder, which is probably why a lot of businesses avoid building real systems around it.

That was part of my conversation with Quinn Harwood on The Relentless Pursuit of Winning.
He talked about how many operators have detailed plans for growth and performance but struggle to answer a simple question:
What’s the actual plan for developing your people?

Not reacting when problems happen.
Not giving occasional motivation.
An actual process.
What stood out to me was Quinn’s point that people development isn’t separate from business performance. Over time, leadership, engagement, and culture directly affect results anyway.
Really practical conversation on leadership, culture, and building stronger teams intentionally.

🎙 Watch the full episode:
https://zurl.co/5p2tM

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