The Uncommon Element

Josh Meunier

The Uncommon Element showcases the thought leadership in business, fitness, habits, relationships, networking, and what it's like to build strength through struggle. You'll learn how the uncommon people of our communities are making an impact on themselves and the world around them to help you learn the strategies and tactics that can make you uncommon. Your host, Josh Meunier, shares his adventures across the world and the impact that sports, entrepreneurship, failure, tragedy, and the hard lessons that have lead him to help others win in their own lives. You'll hear from guest speakers about their journey through entrepreneurship, sports, the military, health, science, construction. You'll hear about what habits, strategies, and tactics they use to create freedom and an uncommon lifestyle and harmony within their family, friendships, intimate relationships, health, fitness, habits, and mental toughness. You'll get motivation and practical steps that help create the most elite version of you! read less

42. Tactical Marketing and Money Management with Brandon Spears
Mar 11 2023
42. Tactical Marketing and Money Management with Brandon Spears
Meet Brandon Spears one of the underground marketing gurus who is helping change the game for some of the biggest brands you can think of.  Brandon comes from humble beginnings working as a RotoRooter salesman in his early days to now running a multimillion dollar ad agency that significantly improves brand equity and community for brands like Nike and other big names across the globe.  You’ll learn how to use tactical marketing strategies to help grow your business at any stage.  Whether you’re a first time entrepreneur starting out to a seasoned veteran you will find some key takeaways here that can drastically improve your businesses return on investment.  Your host Josh Meunier and Brandon dig into money management more as well and how to set you and your company up for success by using different buckets to help manage your money.  Enjoy this episode of The Uncommon Element and don’t forget to hit that like, subscribe, and bell button at the top so you always know when new episodes are coming out!  Connect with Brandon here: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.spears.7Connect with you host Josh Meunier:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@mingma.io@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail: Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
41. Money Talk with Barbara Schreihans
Mar 4 2023
41. Money Talk with Barbara Schreihans
On today's episode of The Uncommon Element Podcast our special guest is Barbara Schreihans.Barbara talks us through how her humble beginnings and taking on debt to educate herself helped drive her to a life that blossomed into business ownership and becoming a multi-faceted business woman.Barbara is the owner of Your Tax Coach, a company that helps people with taxes, bookkeeping, and tax strategy for their lives and organizations.You'll learn how knowing your numbers can really help you make smart financial decisions. We break down the three statements that you should know in simple terms to run your business and your life.What corporate strategy you can use to help you save on taxes and support your lifestyle through your business.What is the difference between private equity investing and angel investing and why do people choose to invest in certain areas over others.How you can start to get a grasp on your money and overcome a scarcity mindset behind money. Even a little trick about texting your parents about their top three thoughts about money and see how they align with yours!Please enjoy this episode of The Uncommon Element with Barbara Schreihans.And remember...Be Uncommon.Connect with Barbara:Instagram: @yourtaxcoach   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.schreihansWebsite: https://www.yourtaxcoach.com/Email: support@yourtaxcoach.bizConnect with Josh:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@mingma.io@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail:Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
40. Building with Purpose - Eric Sanchez
Feb 25 2023
40. Building with Purpose - Eric Sanchez
Eric Sanchez comes from humble beginnings down in El Salvador where he was faced with a decision.  Stay in the status quo or find his purpose and be driven to go after his dreams.  In this episode of The Uncommon Element, your host Josh Meunier and Eric unpack his uncommon path to a beautiful life that has taken him all over the United States and the World.  It hasn’t come without a price to pay and sacrifices that Eric has had to make but you’ll find in this episode that all of those sacrifices were worth it to now be back in El Salvador helping and serving people and businesses in Central and North America.  Enjoy this episode as Eric and Josh take you through their trials and go through some back and forth about business, life experiences, and living in a place of gratitude and good fortune no matter what the setbacks.  A little background on Eric:CEO of initiate solar and EZ marketing Consulting Group.Driven by purpose to impact people’s lives.Philanthropist, thought leader, and Apex executive.You can connect with Eric here…Email: esanchez@initiatesolar.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/exsm93?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: @solarkng Connect with Josh Meunier here:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@mingma.io@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail:Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
39. Tony Whatley - Building and Valuating your Business
Feb 18 2023
39. Tony Whatley - Building and Valuating your Business
In this episode of The Uncommon Element we have a very special guest joining us, Tony Whatley.  Tony has over 97 years of experience working across five different industries ranging from 27 years in Oil & Gas, to 15 years in business mentorship and coaching.  In today’s episode, Tony and your host of The Uncommon Element, Josh Meunier dig into Tony’s background and the importance of starting with groups in the Fortune 500 and how that helped him learn the knowledge necessary to later sell his own companies and publish his best selling book “Side Hustle Millionaire.”Here are the topics we cover in today's episode of The Uncommon Element.Discipline & Growing upMother EQ & Father Marine MilitaryCompassion for others97 years of experience across five industriesBest selling Author, entrepreneur, and business coachSold a businessWhat is the burnrate of a company and why is it importantWhy is measuring free cash flow and forecasting importantWhat makes a good leader and why is it so important to have high performers around you.Negotiations with others and how it's like a sword where each member or organization takes a swing and then hands over the sword.How many people raised their hands for Leadership and why they were there at ChevronWhat is the role of the CEO = Profit and SurvivalGovernance Risk and ComplianceManaging $100M-$500M projectsContracts and the importance of them in your organization.Revenue streams for a companyCash Foreward (low risk to you)Nuetral (Where the risk is dispersed over both parties)Negative: Oftentimes around net termsWhat are the keys that go into a valuation and some of the benchmarks that you should focus on to create the types of multiples to sell your company for what you want.Connect with Tony Whatley:tony@365driven.com365driven.com/aboutFacebook.com/tony.whatley.1Instagram.com/365drivenLinkedin.com/in/tonywhatley/Connect with Josh Meunier:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@mingma.io@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail:Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
38. Angie Manson: CEO of Elevate Addiction Services & Community Leader by Setting the Example.
Feb 11 2023
38. Angie Manson: CEO of Elevate Addiction Services & Community Leader by Setting the Example.
Angie Mason is the CEO of Elevate Addiction Services in California.  The only known drug and addiction treatment center that has a CrossFit gym.  Her humble beginnings sent her down a path of addiction at the young age of 11 years old.  Before 18 she was facing 10 years in prison. Because of a compassionate Judge who was going through treatment himself, Angie was allowed three years of probation and immediate treatment where she found her passion for helping others. Now she runs one of the largest treatment centers in the United States and is an advocate for health, fitness, and living a clean lifestyle.  She was a contributor to the international #1 Best Seller 1 Habit for Entrepreneurial Success, and The Greatest Lessons I learned from Being and Entrepreneur, Volume 3. In this episode of The Uncommon Element Podcast, Angie, and your host Josh Meunier, discuss in detail the progression of changing your habits from harmful addiction and habits to positive habits that serve each of her clients. You'll hear how one compassionate relationship changed her life to a road of helping other addicts. How 75 Hard is a program that everyone should try to help build their foundation of discipline, patience, and consistency. Angie and Josh talk in detail about how Elevate Addiction Services uses fitness, healthy dieting, and community to change the lives of their patients. You can connect with Angie Manson:@goingrogue_podcastwww.elevaterehab.orgYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@goingrogueangiemansonPodcast with Andy Frisella:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8qvgAVe8q8Link to Angie’s Bio: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sGnx25YQLEcMiyaEsCbfPikIfNll-HE2sI7_u4KtDxM/edit?usp=share_linkConnect with Josh: @joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@mingma.io@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail:Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
37. Melisa Keenan - Masculine & Feminine Energy and all the Taboo Things We Don't Like to Talk About
Feb 4 2023
37. Melisa Keenan - Masculine & Feminine Energy and all the Taboo Things We Don't Like to Talk About
Melisa Keenan is an expert in masculine and feminine polarity and connecting the dots between Venus and Mars to create better relationships in family, marriage, and business. Her USA Today's best selling book "The Younger Self Letters" is a collection of leaders, visionaries, CEO's, and entrepreneurs letters to their younger selves about the lessons to fast track your life and relationships to success. You'll learn how using the Gibson-Banning Method has an 85% success rate with clients who struggle in different areas of their lives. Building your network of the Family of Choice while building values in your family that bridge the gaps between husband & wife, that become infused into the direct family culture. These transformations in understanding help people in any capacity find a path to success between business and family life. You’ll also hear from Melisa and Josh the journey of strength through struggle and how embracing both sides of our energy helps create harmony within our lives.Enjoy this episode of The Uncommon Element Podcast with your host Josh Meunier and Melisa Keenan. Connect with Melisa:Website: www.melisakeenan.comEmail: Support@melisakeenan.comPhone: 775-762-6839Get Intimate with Melisa KeenanFacebook: www.facebook.com/melisa.keenan.35Skype: join.skype.com/invite/EhUN4NTBcnaDLinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/melisa-keenan-intimacyConnect with Josh@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comwww.mingma.ioEmail:Business & Life Coaching: Josh@uncommonelement.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work: Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
35. The Gap vs The Gain The Uncommon Element
Jan 18 2023
35. The Gap vs The Gain The Uncommon Element
We all make mistakes in life. Owning those mistakes are critical to our growth because there is no perfect person. We are trained to look at the gaps in our lives and that normally comes through our subconscious. It's been ingrained in us since early on in our lives. We're meant to make mistakes but we're also meant to learn from those mistakes and keep moving forward. The idea that always helps is understanding how to be blissfully dissatisfied. Results will come over time as we gain experience and continue to fail forward. When we learn from our failures then we can learn how to overcome them quickly and lean into others that may have been there before us. Remembering that you are the person you were meant to be right here and right now. If you're unhappy with where you are in your life then the next action you take can change everything for you. It's most helpful when we have people in our lives that are mentors that believe in us and help us bounce back quickly. My pastor talked about this the other week regarding three scenarios we all live inIf only - referring to the pastWhat Now - referring to the presentWhat if - referring to the futureWhen we do this it can cause regret, depression, and anxiety. But if we focus on those next actions, even baby steps, we can begin to identify the gains in our lives and reverse the mentality that holds us back from ever starting. Focusing on our gains and going back in time and counting our wins, even small wins, on the daily helps us bulletproof our minds from any outside forces. Just remember that you're here to live and fight another day. Focus on your gains from each experience rather than your gaps and you ultimately...Be Uncommon!
32.  Accurate Thinking
Dec 21 2022
32. Accurate Thinking
Accurate thinking is a combination of knowing who you are and what you want.  What you want will evolve over time but it's important to enlist accurate thinking to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success in every element of your life.  Most people drift through life with no idea what they want.  They are trapped by the opinions of others rather than focusing on their own methods of control; one's own self. Too long to we waste time thinking and worrying about other people's opinions and judgements of us rather than the judgment of ourselves.  The ladder is all that matters. On this episode of The Uncommon Element Podcast, your host, Josh Meunier, talks through his learnings from Napoleon Hill's book The Law of Success and the lessons brought forth by the greatest minds to ever live. In doing so he runs us through his life experiences and thoughts about each of the six items that Napoleon Hill addresses in his teaching from his chapter Accurate Thinking as being one of the 15 laws of success. Josh also discusses what it may mean for you and how you can tactically change your approach to thinking and getting what you want in every element of your life.  So you can become Uncommon. Enjoy today's episode of The Uncommon Element Podcast. Napoleon Hill's conclusions on the six key elements to Accurate Thought:The mind can be controlled, guided and directed to creative and constructive ends. The mind can be directed to destructive ends, that if may, voluntarily, tear down and destroy, unless it is with plan and deliberation controlled and directed constructively. The mind has power over every cell in your body, and can be made to cause every cell to do it's intended work perfectly.All achievements of man is the result of thought, the part where his physical being of secondary importance, and in many instances, of no importance whatsoever except as a housing place for the mind. The greatest inspiration and all achievements, whether in literature, art, finance, industry, commerce, transportation, religion, politics, or scientific discovery, are usually the result of ideas conceived in one man's brain but actually transformed into reality by other men, through the combination of the mind and body. The majority of all thoughts conceived in men are not accurate, being more in the nature of opinions or snap judgements. Connect with your Host:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comEmail:Coaching:Josh@winrateconsulting.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work:Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
30. Moving Through Grief
Dec 8 2022
30. Moving Through Grief
Have you ever had up and down cycles in your relationships that have eventually lead to grief?  I don't know about you but I've had a lot of grief in my life.  It's something not proud of.  I'm still learning how to move through situations that cause grief in my life.  It's really difficult.  I've looked into what Grief is and what it really means and how we experience it from a clinical perspective which really helped me become more self-aware of the feelings I was having.  Those feelings of regret and loss that we all feel at some stage in our lives.  Grief rears its ugly head in our lives at times when we least expect it.  Could be the loss of a loved one, it could be the loss of a close relationship, or it could be a decision we made that created regret that lead to grief.  When I look back on why grief happens in my own life it's normally centered around relationships.  Denial: avoidance, predestination, numbness towards everything, building walls and shutting downAnger: frustration, impatiences, embarrassment, and even rage (story)Bargaining:  guilt, shame, blame, anxity and fear, insecurities that breed perfectionismDepression: sadness, the feelingins of helplessness or hoplessness.  Disappointment in ourselves that just make us want to numb the pain.  This has been a big one for me.  Acceptance: Self-compassion, pride, courage, and ultimately wisdom.It’s important we get to acceptance. It’s the wisdom that’s created by forgiveness but the lessons remain. The quicker you get through these stages the quicker you become uncommon and the best version of yourself. Connect with Josh:  @joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@free.space.studio Twitter @josh_meunier_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903 Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.com Email: Coaching:Josh@winrateconsulting.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work:Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
29. Are You For R.E.A.L.S
Nov 30 2022
29. Are You For R.E.A.L.S
Are you for R.E.A.L.S?  In today’s episode your host Josh Meunier breaks down core values and the importance they have served in his life.  Many people talk about core values as a posterboard to put in your office or to slap on a company but they are much more than that.  When identified and used correctly they become your foundation for every decision you make in your life, family, friendships, and the most important relationship in your life; the relationship you have with yourself.  Today you’ll learn how to tactically identify your core values by identifying who you are today and who you want to become in your life.  Legends weren’t created overnight.  It’s the constant work, grind, and drive that gains and sustains the ultimate fulfillment in our lives.  The journey through life has lead Josh to experiences that would shatter the old person he identified with as someone living up to what others wanted for him rather than him living up to what he wanted to himself.  Reflecting on his life he was able to establish five fundamental core values that lead his decision making in every element of his life that has allowed him to live an uncommon life.  What does R.E.A.L.S stand for? R = Relationships MatterE = Extreme OwnershipA = Average is unacceptable, Excellence is essential.  L = Love those who love you back.S = Strength through struggle.  Find your uncommon element by being real with yourself about who is the REAL you!  Then you can begin to identify what is serving you in your life and what is not.  When you do there is nothing that anyone can take away from you.  Be uncommon.  Connect with Josh:@joshmeunierofficial@theuncommonelement@free.space.studioTwitter @josh_meunier_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-meunier-94026011Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1824903Website:www.uncommonelement.comwww.freespacestudio.comEmail:Coaching:Josh@winrateconsulting.comPodcast: theuncommonelementpodcast@gmail.comDesign Work:Freespacestudiotx@gmail.com
25. Changing Your Life One Decision at a Time with Adam McChesney
Nov 2 2022
25. Changing Your Life One Decision at a Time with Adam McChesney
Getting clear on your why is incredibly important. Our guest this week, Adam McChesney, breaks down his journey of getting clear on his why that has elevated his life to great heights in a short time frame.Adam McChesney is a serial entrepreneur based in St. Louis, MO. Originally a medical device sales rep, he transitioned into entrepreneurship full-time in the midst of the pandemic in July 2020.Leaving a comfortable and secure job during uncertain times has brought a lot of challenges along the way. Adam went from making $200k+/yr working for a well-known CPAP manufacturer to take a chance and bet on himself.He was tired of going through the motions, and always knew that there was something more to life, other than just money and nice things. Having the entrepreneurial bug, an opportunity to go into digital marketing full-time seemed like the right move.Since going out on his own, Adam has leveraged his skillset of digital marketing to grow multiple companies at this point. He is the Owner/Partner of Hite Digital St. Louis, and Owner of Auto Glass Repair of STL.Hite Digital St. Louis is now a 7-figure digital marketing agency, a member of the INC 5000 at #858, and was awarded Future 50 St. Louis, an award that’s given to the fastest growing companies in the city.Hite Digital St. Louis was recently rewarded Inc 5000; #868 fastest growing companies in the United States 2022 and the #1 Marketing Company in St. Louis. Adam is a friend and a member of the WinRate Champions Circle is coached by your host Josh Meunier.Things haven't been easy and there have been many obstacles along the way including; overcoming criticism and doubt from many for leaving corporate America, and making the transition from sales rep to CEO.Please enjoy Adam McChesney's story of find his purpose, passion, and why on this episode of The Uncommon Element.Find Adam Here:https://www.instagram.com/adamlmcchesney/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mcchesney-b21b1256/https://www.facebook.com/adam.mcchesney.3
24. The Power of Knowing Your People with Scott Simons
Oct 26 2022
24. The Power of Knowing Your People with Scott Simons
On this episode of The Uncommon Element I have the pleasure of presenting Scott Simons, General Manager and Managing Partner of Valley Crysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, & VW.  Scott has won many awards in the Automotive industry for his success with his dealerships but I've had the pleasure to watch Scott in person talk about his leadership and how he's been able to achieve uncommon results in his career and his life. Scott is a leader in so many communities because of his WE before I approach to leading himself and others.  Because of this he’s been able to accomplish uncommon results in business, life, love, and family.  We walk through his wonderful journey in the car industry that helped him turn his mind around first so that he could lead others in a way that attracts people to Virginia to work for him from all over the country.  You’ll learn…Emotional Intelligence is key to leadership. How Scott uses self-awareness to build great teams all while handling conflict resolution to build trust and unity in his organizations..Scott’s humble approach with his team by using optimism and commitment to the organization are fundamental keys to leadership. Why “We & Us” should always come before “Me & I” if you want to succeed in life.  If you want to connect with Scott please follow him…Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.simons.73Instagram: @scottesimons Email: Scottesimons@gmail.com