Episodes

  • The Last of the Curious Conversations with Gabe Bautista and John Paul Mendocha

    The Last of the Curious Conversations with Gabe Bautista and John Paul Mendocha
    Mar 24 2021
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... The Last of the Curious Conversations with Gabe Bautista and John Paul Mendocha.   Welcome to today's special media appearance from Way of the Renaissance Man starring Jim Woods.   We finish the curious conversations from Jim's appearance with Gabe Bautista and "Dr. Speed Selling," John Paul Mendocha from the Position to Win Podcast and book, "POSITION TO WIN - Most Businesses Fail in the first 5 minutes, It Just Takes Them 3-5 Years to Realize it."    Here we present the final part of Jim's appearance of the three part series.   Let's listen in...       For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Position to Win Podcast website: https://ptwpodcast.com/   WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the lifestyle shop now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.
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    34 mins
  • A Curious Conversation Continues with two of the Nation’s Leading Business Consultants

    A Curious Conversation Continues with two of the Nation’s Leading Business Consultants
    Mar 17 2021
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... A Curious Conversation Continues with two of the Nation’s Leading Business Consultants.   Welcome to today's special media appearance from Way of the Renaissance Man starring Jim Woods.   We continue the curious conversation from Jim's appearance with Gabe Bautista and "Dr. Speed Selling," John Paul Mendocha from the Position to Win Podcast and book, "POSITION TO WIN - Most Businesses Fail in the first 5 minutes, It Just Takes Them 3-5 Years to Realize it."    Here we present the second part of Jim's appearance of the three part series.   Let's listen in...     For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Position to Win Podcast website: https://ptwpodcast.com/   WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the lifestyle shop now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.
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    44 mins
  • A Curious Conversation in Three Parts

    A Curious Conversation in Three Parts
    Mar 10 2021
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... a curious conversation in three parts with two of the nation’s leading business consultants.   Welcome to today's special media appearance from Way of the Renaissance Man starring Jim Woods.   We hope you enjoy this reprise interview from Jim's appearance with Gabe Bautista and "Dr. Speed Selling," John Paul Mendocha from the Position to Win Podcast and book, "POSITION TO WIN - Most Businesses Fail in the first 5 minutes, It Just Takes Them 3-5 Years to Realize it."    The first of the three part series.   Let's listen in...     For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Position to Win Podcast website: https://ptwpodcast.com/   WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the lifestyle shop now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.
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    34 mins
  • Talking Politics, Ideas, and Gold With Good Friend Rich Checkan

    Talking Politics, Ideas, and Gold With Good Friend Rich Checkan
    Feb 10 2021
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man… talking politics, ideas, and gold with a good friend.   What do you get when you bring two Renaissance Men together to discuss the current political, social, and financial market craziness?   You get a really fun, lively, and informative conversation between Jim and former U.S. Army officer, West Point graduate, and current expert on investing in precious metals, Rich Checkan of Asset Strategies International.   In this episode, Jim and Rich talk about the Capitol Hill insurrection, the state of societal discord, the importance of listening to others, and the current and future prospects for investing in gold and other precious metals.   If you want to sit in on two friends discussing critical topics of the day, and how to approach them Renaissance Man style, then this is the podcast for you.   And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with Rich Checkan.   Rich Checkan's website: AssetStrategies.com     WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.   For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Talking Music, Songwriting and Genre Bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis

    Talking Music, Songwriting and Genre Bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis
    Jan 20 2021
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man… talking music, songwriting and genre bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis.     Every once in a while, you come across a musical artist that really touches you on numerous levels. That’s how Jim describes today’s guest, singer/songwriter Robert Ellis.   Also known as the Texas Piano Man, Robert is a consummate composer, pianist, guitarist, and vocalist who has managed to create a unique sound that’s part Americana, part country, part rock, part jazz and part Laurel Canyon.   In this episode, you’ll learn about Robert’s musical history, his professional journey, the struggles associated with mixing genres and developing his own sound, and his constant desire to always be learning and to always be getting better.   You’ll also learn about Robert’s admiration for artists such as Neil Young, Paul Simon, George Jones and Willie Nelson; the critical role honesty plays in art, and his love of simple tools for improvement such as the metronome.   Plus, as he describes his work and the songwriting process, Jim points out the many ways Robert exemplifies and embodies the Renaissance Man ethos.   Robert is an artist committed to the love of discovery and the process of creation. And in doing so, he’s given the world the beautiful gift of his music… a gift we all get to share with an exclusive solo acoustic performance of his song “Perfect Strangers” just for podcast listeners.   And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with the great Robert Ellis.   For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Link to Robert's song ,"Father" click here.   Robert Ellis' website: https://texaspianoman.com/   WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.   For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Helping Musicians Achieve Greater Wellness

    Helping Musicians Achieve Greater Wellness
    Jan 6 2021
    Helping Musicians Achieve Greater Wellness

    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, helping musicians achieve greater wellness.  

     

    The music you’ll hear is an excerpt from a song written and performed by today’s guest, Dr. David Allan.

     

    David is a Renaissance Man in the true sense. He’s an accomplished jazz guitarist, pianist, and trumpet player, and his early career and formal educational background is in music.

     

    Yet like so many Renaissance Men, David is a seeker, and after pursuing his music career for a number of years, he began looking into ways to help people, and his fellow musicians, enhance their wellness and live better, healthier lives.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn all about David’s journey, and his approach to integrated wellness, one that incorporates chiropractic care, posture and movement education, exercise, lifestyle, and nutrition.

     

    You’ll also learn about David’s new wellness program designed specifically for musicians. This program is aimed at eliminating muscle, nerve, and joint pain caused by repetitive use injuries, while also teaching musicians how to build good physical habits that can enhance and extend their careers.

     

    Plus, you’ll also discover how Jim overcame his own persistent music-related wrist injury with David’s expert treatment.

     

    And now, here’s Jim’s fascinating conversation with Dr. David Allan.

      For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Find Dr. David Allan on social media and the web here:   https://www.facebook.com/Wellnessfacilitator https://www.instagram.com/davidallanwellness/ https://twitter.com/DavidAWellness https://davidallanwellness.com/   WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans who want to sport their polymath style. Grab your 15% Discount offer when you spend $50 or more and use promo code:  JAN15   Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.   For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com   Dr. David Allan, musicians, chiropractic, David Allan Wellness, Jim Woods, philosophy, reason, wisdom, personal development, renaissance man, renaissance woman
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    53 mins
  • Revealing Plane Ride with President-Elect Biden

    Revealing Plane Ride with President-Elect Biden
    Nov 25 2020
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, A revealing plane ride with the President-elect.

    What’s it like to take a cross-country plane ride while sitting next to the now President-elect, Joe Biden?

    Interestingly, what Jim found out about the man while doing just that is sure to make you pause, and make you laugh.

    In this special audio essay, Jim reads his 2008 article, “We All Scream for Ice Cream, A Joe Biden Tale”, a piece he wrote that details his impressions of then Senator Biden. Jim also adds a new introduction to the essay to put it in the proper, current context.

    If you want to find out more about one of our next president’s rather peculiar habits, then this special audio essay is for you.

    And now, here’s Jim’s reading of, “We All Scream for Ice Cream, A Joe Biden Tale.”

     

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    9 mins
  • Smoking Cigars With Saddam Hussein

    Smoking Cigars With Saddam Hussein
    Nov 11 2020
    Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, smoking cigars with Saddam Hussein.     What’s it like to be responsible for guarding the highest-profile prisoner of the Iraq War? That’s a fascinating question, and the answer is equally fascinating, equally complex, and equally spellbinding.   In this episode, Jim speaks with Kelly Hillyer, the U.S. Army officer in charge of Saddam Hussein’s security detail. And while you might initially think guarding a tyrant would be an austere detail what you’ll discover is that the job was much more nuanced, and much more human than you can imagine.   From smoking cigars together, to reading poetry, the two men developed a relationship that is guaranteed to surprise you. Very few men have the opportunity to do something as unique and with as much historical significance as Kelly Hillyer.   And in this episode, you’ll find out just how this exemplary soldier handled the difficult duty,with class, skill, and with true American virtue. And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with Kelly Hillyer.   ***THANKSGIVING SAVINGS*** Claim your Turkey Day gift and receive a FREE Way of the Renaissance Man Facemask when you get one today and sport your Renaissance Man level of protection and style right here #LINKINBIO WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans. Grab your Buy One, Get One offer and use promo code:  NOVEMBERBOGO   Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.   For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com
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    1 hr and 13 mins