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Shaping Success With Wes Tankersley

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2020/02/01
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2026/10/23
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38 min.
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Success is different for every individual, money, cars, nice house! I think you will find what you are looking for as I interview guest from all walks of life. From athletes, to entrepreneurs and all types of careers! I will help you to find the Shape of Success. 

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Shaping Success Treasure Valley | Chris Flexhaug – Success Starts with Relationships
2026/10/23
Send us Fan Mail What if success isn’t about how much money you make, what job you have, or how many times you’ve failed, but about the relationships you build and how you approach life? On this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, Wes Tankersley welcomes back his good friend Chris Flexhaug of Relocate 208 for an in-person conversation about life, success, positivity, and the importance of genuinely connecting with people. Chris has lived a pretty interesting life. From commercial fishing in Alaska and working in Hollywood to selling cars and eventually finding his place in Treasure Valley real estate, he’s never been afraid to try something different. After moving from California to Idaho in 2019 without a job or a clear plan, Chris found an opportunity that turned into a career built around helping people and developing lasting relationships. But this conversation goes well beyond real estate. Wes and Chris talk about growing up, learning from their parents, overcoming setbacks, finding confidence, and why failure doesn’t have to be a bad thing. They also discuss how a positive attitude can change your perspective, why communication seems to be a lost art, and how treating people right can lead to opportunities you never expected. Wes also shares his own journey from working at Les Schwab to becoming a teacher, earning his master’s degree, and eventually walking away from a steady paycheck to pursue a career in commission-based sales. That decision helped change the way he viewed competition, personal responsibility, and success. There’s plenty of laughter along the way, including Chris’s unfortunate encounter with a fire hydrant, a little talk about whether we’re living in the Matrix, and why sometimes the most valuable thing you can give someone is your time. In this episode: Why relationships matter more than transactionsMoving to Idaho without a job or a planHow failure can become one of life’s greatest teachersThe difference between confidence and arroganceWhy being positive doesn’t mean life is always easyLearning to compete with yourself instead of everyone elseThe importance of honesty, communication, and trustWhy it’s never too late to change directionAt the heart of this conversation is a reminder that success looks different for everyone. You don’t have to have everything figured out, but you do have to be willing to learn, take chances, and keep moving forward. Connect with Chris Flexhaug: Relocate 208 Phone: 208-760-9880 Connect with Shaping Success: Follow, subscribe, and share the episode with someone who could use a different perspective on success. Because sometimes the conversations that matter most aren’t about business at all. They’re about life. Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Shaping Success | The Craftsman Pat Kellner: Bringing Baseball Gloves Back to Life
2026/10/16
Send us Fan Mail What if an old baseball glove could bring back a lifetime of memories—and even inspire a successful business? On this episode of Shaping Success, Wes Tankersley sits down with Pat Kellner, better known as The Craftsman, to talk baseball, entrepreneurship, and turning a lifelong passion into a full-time career. Pat has built a following on social media by bringing old, worn-out baseball gloves back to life. From replacing leather and relacing gloves to restoring faded lettering and preserving baseball history, his work is about much more than fixing equipment. It’s about preserving the memories attached to every glove. Wes shares his own experience sending Pat his high school baseball glove for restoration and the incredible transformation that followed. But Pat’s story goes well beyond baseball. A former high school teacher and coach, he walked away from coaching to spend more time with his family. What started as a hobby eventually grew into a thriving business, complete with his own glove care products and educational courses teaching others the craft. In this episode, we talk about: Why old baseball gloves hold so much sentimental value.How Pat turned a hobby into a full-time business.The process behind restoring and relacing baseball gloves.Growing a business through TikTok and social media.Creating his own line of glove care products.Why patience, attention to detail, and doing things right matter.Leaving a career in coaching to prioritize family.Why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect moment to start something.Whether you’re a baseball fan, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to turn a passion into something bigger, Pat’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t always start with a business plan. Sometimes it starts with something you love doing. ⚾ CONNECT WITH THE CRAFTSMAN — PAT KELLNER Website: https://thecraftsmansworks.com TikTok: @thecraftsman84 Instagram: @thecraftsman Facebook: The Craftsman’s Works 🎙️ SUPPORT SHAPING SUCCESS Help keep the conversations going and support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 a month. https://www.patreon.com/westankersley If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment. What’s one piece of sports equipment from your childhood that you wish you still had? Until next time, I challenge you to find the shape of your success! #ShapingSuccess #TheCraftsman #PatKellner #BaseballGloves #GloveRestoration #BaseballHistory #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Podcast #WesTankersley Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Two Nobodies who Know Nothing | Facts, Feelings & Rage Bait: Why We Can’t Disagree Anymore
2026/10/05
Send us Fan Mail What happened to being able to disagree without losing your mind? This week on Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes and Robert dig into rage bait, social media comments, facts vs. feelings, and why a 60-second clip can convince someone they know everything about you. We get into how personal experiences shape our opinions, the difference between correlation and causation, why research and polls aren’t always as definitive as they appear, and how history itself can change as new information comes to light. Then we head into politics: gas prices, Trump, Obama, Republicans, Democrats, Congress, executive orders, and why blaming—or crediting—one president for everything happening in the country misses how government actually works. The point isn’t that we have all the answers. Hell, the show is called Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing. The point is that we should still be able to think out loud, question our own opinions, look at evidence, and have a conversation with someone who sees things differently. Facts can change your perspective. Anger and personal attacks won’t. 🎙️ Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing — new episodes every Monday. #TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing #Podcast #RageBait #FactsVsFeelings #Politics #SocialMedia #CriticalThinking #Trump #Obama #PodcastDiscussion Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing | Everybody’s an Expert… Until They’re Not
2026/09/28
Send us Fan Mail Everybody’s an expert on the internet — politics, gas prices, presidents, quarterbacks, GOAT debates… you name it. This week on Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson start with the insanity of social media comments and how people will argue with complete strangers — while unknowingly helping push their content further through the algorithm. Then somehow, as usual, the conversation takes a turn. 🏈 Why young NFL quarterbacks get crowned way too early  🏈 Why Year 5 might tell you more than Year 1  🏈 Joe Montana vs. Tom Brady  🏈 Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James  🏈 How much different eras and rule changes actually matter  🏈 Why longevity may be one of the hardest accomplishments in sports  🏈 And why middle-aged men should probably stop thinking they can still play full-contact football Plus, Wes explains why he briefly considered playing football again — until reality, a knee replacement, and his brother’s post-season surgeries provided a pretty convincing answer. And underneath all of it is one question: Why are we so obsessed with proving that we’re right? We’re Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing. We don’t claim to have all the answers — we’re just willing to talk about the questions. 🎙️ Watch, listen, subscribe, and tell us what you think in the comments. Who’s your greatest quarterback of all time — Montana, Brady, or somebody else? New episodes every week. #TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing #Podcast #JoeMontana #TomBrady #NFL #Football #MichaelJordan #LeBronJames #SocialMedia #GOATDebate #PodcastClips Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Shaping Success | Cooler, Closer, or Cleaner? The Relentless Mindset
2026/09/21
Send us Fan Mail What separates someone who is good from someone who is great—or even unstoppable? After listening to Relentless by Tim Grover, I started thinking about his three categories: Coolers, Closers, and Cleaners—and, more importantly, where I fit. In this solo episode of Shaping Success, I get into what it means to compete against yourself instead of constantly comparing yourself to everyone around you. I talk about how that mindset has shaped my career in sales, why a $10,000 sale and a $0 appointment can both be part of a successful day, and why learning to move on quickly from failure has become one of the most important lessons of my career. I also look back at high school football, basketball, and the opportunities I might have approached differently if I’d understood this mindset when I was younger. And then there’s this podcast. Nearly 500 episodes. Six years. 50,000+ downloads. 2,300+ YouTube subscribers. 25K+ on TikTok. Has it paid the bills? No. Am I stopping? Absolutely not. Because you never know when you’re one episode, one post, one opportunity, or one step away from something changing. I also talk about the evolution of the Shaping Success Network, including: • Shaping Success  • Shaping Success Treasure Valley  • Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing with Robert Watson  • One Drink Wednesday with Jhae Pfenning Plus, I reflect on the influence of the Adam Carolla Show, remember Bald Bryan Bishop, talk about finding inspiration from other creators, and share why I’m still trying to improve everything I do—even after six years behind the microphone. The goal isn’t to be better than everyone else. The goal is to be better than the person you were yesterday. So ask yourself: Are you a Cooler, a Closer, or a Cleaner? Thanks for listening, watching, subscribing, and being part of this journey. Until next time, I challenge you to find the shape of your success. 🎧 Listen to the Shaping Success Network wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @wes.tankersley 📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @wes.tankersley Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing | Does Your Stuff Own You?
2026/09/14
Send us Fan Mail How much stuff do we actually need—and how much are we paying just to hang onto things we never use? This week on Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson start with storage units and end up going much deeper into wants vs. needs, money, happiness, sentimental value, and why we have such a hard time letting things go. From paying hundreds of dollars a month to store stuff we haven’t touched in years, to closets full of clothes, old technology, seasonal decorations, college diplomas and even the apps cluttering our phones, we ask a simple question: Do you own your stuff, or does your stuff own you? Sometimes the things we keep because they once had value are actually costing us money, space and mental energy today. Maybe it’s time to clean out the storage unit, purge the closet and let some stuff go. Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing with Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson. Real conversations from two guys who definitely don’t have all the answers. THE SHAPING SUCCESS NETWORK Shaping Success — Real conversations with people about success, failure, life and what it took to get where they are. Shaping Success Treasure Valley — Highlighting the people, businesses and stories that make Idaho’s Treasure Valley what it is. Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing — Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson talking life, business, society and whatever else gets the conversation going. One Drink Wednesday — Wes Tankersley and Jhae Pfenning live every Wednesday at 7:00 PM PST on Instagram. One drink. No script. Who knows where the conversation goes. SUPPORT THE SHAPING SUCCESS NETWORK Patreon: Patreon.com/WesTankersley FOLLOW WES & SHAPING SUCCESS Instagram: @wes.tankersley  TikTok: @wes.tankersley  YouTube: @wes.tankersley  Facebook: @wes.tankersley Subscribe, follow and share the shows. It costs nothing and helps us keep these conversations going and continue bringing you new episodes across the Shaping Success Network. #TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing #ShapingSuccess #TreasureValley #OneDrinkWednesday #Podcast Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Two Nobodies | Stop Focusing on What You Can’t Control
2026/08/31
Send us Fan Mail What if changing your life starts with changing the way you look at it? This week on Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes and Robert talk about perspective, gratitude, adversity, failure, and focusing your energy on the things you can actually control. Is it “I only have $10” or “I still have $10”? Is a setback simply something bad that happened—or is there something you can learn from it? The conversation gets into why negative comments can outweigh 20 positive ones in our minds, why perfection can keep us from taking action, and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply execute and keep moving forward. Wes also talks about the slow growth of his podcasts, nearly quitting, upgrading the studio with a second camera, and why continuing to show up matters even when things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d hoped. Later, they use examples from business and the NFL—including Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Patrick Mahomes, Sam Darnold and Drew Bledsoe—to explore opportunity, preparation, luck and what happens when your moment finally arrives. The takeaway: You don’t control every circumstance. You do control how you respond, what you learn from it, and what you do next. If you enjoy conversations about personal growth, mindset, success, motivation, business, sports and everyday life, subscribe and join us each week. 🎙️ Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing Part of the Shaping Success Network Support the shows on Patreon for as little as $3/month:  Patreon.com/WesTankersley Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & the new two-camera setup 01:01 – How perspective changes everything 02:14 – Gratitude + execution 03:52 – Why Wes keeps podcasting 07:25 – What can adversity teach you? 09:43 – Everyone dies, but not everyone lives 10:52 – Finding the positive side 13:04 – You have more control than you think 14:23 – Stop obsessing over what you can’t control 17:47 – Inflation, prices & finding opportunity 20:08 – Failure vs. figuring out a way forward 22:38 – Learning how to play the game 23:51 – Becoming the best individual on the team 25:40 – NFL success, injuries & luck 27:31 – Joe Montana vs. Steve Young 29:54 – Opportunity can change everything 30:16 – Drew Bledsoe & Tom Brady 31:01 – What’s coming next Hashtags: #Perspective #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
AI Is Stealing Your Work
2026/08/17
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Shaping Success Treasure Valley | Andy Koenig - Building Koenig Distillery
2026/08/14
Send us Fan Mail Andy Koenig has been building Koenig Distillery since 1999, but the story started years earlier with his family’s roots in Austria and the tradition of making fruit brandy at home. In this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, Andy and I talk about how Koenig Distillery grew from European-style fruit brandies into one of Idaho’s best-known local distilleries. We get into the history behind the distillery, Idaho-grown fruit and potatoes, hand-built German copper stills, Seven Devils bourbon, the Koenig Whiskey Club, Caldwell Night Rodeo whiskey, and the launch of Bone Orchard Tequila. Andy also explains what actually goes into aging and blending bourbon, why two barrels from the same batch can taste completely different, how Idaho’s changing liquor laws opened new opportunities for the tasting room, and why some products take years of planning before customers ever see them. This is a conversation about building something local, sticking with it for decades and continuing to evolve without losing what made it special in the first place. In this episode: Growing up between Idaho and AustriaHow Andy got interested in distillingThe story behind Koenig DistilleryUsing locally grown Idaho fruit and potatoesHand-hammered copper stills from GermanyHow Seven Devils bourbon is aged and blendedThe Koenig Whiskey ClubCaldwell Night Rodeo whiskeyIdaho’s new distillery cocktail lawsSilo Saturdays and the Koenig tasting roomThe launch of Bone Orchard TequilaWhat Andy actually drinks when he gets homeFind Koenig Distillery and support local Treasure Valley businesses. Shaping Success Treasure Valley shares the people, businesses and stories helping shape the Treasure Valley. Chapters 00:00 — Andy Koenig joins Shaping Success Treasure Valley 01:44 — How European fruit brandy started the story 03:51 — Growing fruit locally in Idaho 05:41 — Starting the distillery right out of college 06:21 — Growing up in Austria and learning the language 09:39 — Making brandy the old-school Austrian way 11:42 — Hand-built German copper stills 15:09 — 27 years of distilling equipment 17:04 — Koenig’s most popular spirits 18:17 — The beginning of Seven Devils bourbon 21:49 — How Koenig sources and ages bourbon 24:18 — Inside the Koenig Whiskey Club 28:37 — Why every bourbon barrel tastes different 31:33 — How Andy blends barrels for consistency 35:17 — Caldwell Night Rodeo whiskey 37:22 — Whiskey Club finishes and special releases 39:41 — New Idaho laws change the tasting room 42:46 — Silo Saturdays at Koenig Distillery 43:28 — Why Koenig launched Bone Orchard Tequila 48:52 — What Andy Koenig drinks at home 50:40 — Closing thoughts #ShapingSuccessTreasureValley #KoenigDistillery #TreasureValley #IdahoBusiness #IdahoBourbon #SevenDevils #CaldwellIdaho Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Communication Breakdown!
2026/08/10
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Praying for Twin Falls: Processing the Active Shooter Tragedy
2026/08/03
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Will Anderson| Alexander West Operational Consulting
2026/07/24
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to go from struggling in school and working construction to becoming a COO, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor to growing businesses? On this episode of Shaping Success: Treasure Valley, Wes Tankersley sits down with Will Anderson, an Idaho native, Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and business operator who has built his career around one idea: keep learning, keep improving, and become so valuable that opportunities find you. Will shares his journey from growing up in New Plymouth, Idaho, working construction with his dad and moving sprinkler pipe, to joining the United States Air Force, working on F-15 jet engines, transitioning into sales with Toll Brothers, moving into executive leadership, and eventually becoming a COO and business consultant. But this conversation goes much deeper than career titles. Will talks about struggling with reading when he was younger, discovering personal development in his 20s, reading 36 books in one year, and learning lessons from books like How to Win Friends and Influence People, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and Think and Grow Rich. We also discuss: • Why relationships and networking can completely change your career  • Growing up in small-town Idaho and how the Treasure Valley has changed  • Lessons learned from military service  • Transitioning from the military into civilian corporate America  • Why learning sales is one of the most valuable skills in business  • Going from entry-level sales to COO in roughly four years  • How self-improvement changed Will’s career trajectory  • Why business owners often struggle to let go of control  • Scaling a small business without destroying your quality of life  • Employee retention, company culture, revenue growth, and profitability  • Why successful entrepreneurs eventually need strong leadership around them  • Fractional COO services and helping owner-operated businesses scale  • Why becoming more valuable can be more important than chasing job titles  • Entrepreneurship, leadership, fatherhood, and building a life you actually want Will also shares the powerful story of his young son’s cancer diagnosis and how his coworkers rallied around his family during one of the most difficult periods of his life—an experience that completely changed his perspective on loyalty, leadership, and the people behind a business. Today, Will focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses bridge the gap between being completely owner-operated and becoming companies with leadership teams, systems, accountability, and structure that allow the owner to step away without everything falling apart. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, veteran transitioning into civilian life, salesperson, aspiring executive, or someone trying to figure out the next step in your career, this conversation is packed with lessons you can use. Connect with Will Anderson:  🌐 awlimited.com 🎙️ Shaping Success: Treasure Valley tells the stories of the people, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and personalities shaping Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Eagle, and communities throughout Idaho’s Treasure Valley. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to the Shaping Success Network, leave a comment, and share the episode with someone working toward the next level in their career or business. Also check out: 🎙️ Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing — Mondays 🍻 One Drink Wednesday — Wednesdays at 7 PM Pacific Until next time, find the shape of your success. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #IdahoBusiness #TreasureValley #Leadership Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
From Caitlin Clark to Flock Cameras: Are Humans Losing Control?
2026/07/20
Send us Fan Mail This week on Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson tackle three topics that are becoming impossible to ignore: 🎥 Flock Safety cameras and the growing debate over privacy vs. public safety. Where should the line be drawn between protecting communities and creating a surveillance state? 🏀 Caitlin Clark and officiating in sports. As replay technology continues to evolve, should cameras have the final say, or is the human element part of what makes sports great? 📱 The power of first impressions in today’s media. From viral videos to breaking news, how much context are we really getting before opinions are formed? Join us as we dive into technology, media, sports, accountability, and the challenges of balancing convenience, privacy, and trust in a rapidly changing world. 👇 We’d love to hear from you:  Would you trust cameras more than people to make important decisions? Let us know in the comments! 🎙️ Don’t miss our other shows: • Shaping Success Treasure Valley – Conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers across Idaho. • One Drink Wednesday – Live every Wednesday with great conversations, current events, and plenty of laughs. ❤️ Support everything we do on Patreon: Patreon.com/westankersley 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please: Like this videoSubscribe to the channelTurn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations#TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing #FlockCameras #CaitlinClark #Privacy #Technology #SportsTalk #Media #CurrentEvents #Podcast #Surveillance #ReplayReview #ShapingSuccessTreasureValley #OneDrinkWednesday #IdahoPodcast #Patreon Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Hayden Leavitt| Commercial Airline Pilot
2026/07/17
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to become a commercial airline pilot at just 22 years old? In this episode of Shaping Success Treasure Valley, I sit down with Hayden Leavitt, a commercial airline pilot, real estate professional, and former baseball player I had the privilege of coaching. Hayden shares the mindset, discipline, and work ethic that helped him go from taking flying lessons as a teenager to flying regional jets for a major airline. We dive into: ✈️ Starting flight school at 16 years old ✈️ The journey to becoming a commercial airline pilot ✈️ Why teaching others made him a better pilot ✈️ Building a real estate business while flying full-time ✈️ Lessons learned from sports, failure, and perseverance ✈️ The importance of grit, delayed gratification, and consistency ✈️ How his parents shaped his mindset and work ethic ✈️ Why success is built through small daily investments—not overnight wins Whether you're chasing a career in aviation, building a business, investing in real estate, or simply looking for motivation to keep pushing forward, Hayden's story is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's one goal you're working toward that requires patience and consistency? 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation: • Like this video • Subscribe to the channel • Share it with someone who needs this encouragement 🎙️ Follow the shows: • Shaping Success • Shaping Success Treasure Valley • Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing • One Drink Wednesday ❤️ Support the show and get exclusive content: Patreon: https://patreon.com/westankersley Interested in being a guest on the podcast? If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, athlete, creator, or someone with an inspiring story, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out through our social media channels! #ShapingSuccess #TreasureValley #Aviation #CommercialPilot #RealEstate #Entrepreneur #SuccessMindset #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Idaho Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!
Trump Trump Trump
2026/07/13
Send us Fan Mail Is Trump Playing the Media… or Are We Letting Him? | Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing Is President Trump intentionally provoking reactions, or are Americans giving too much attention to political noise instead of focusing on policy and results? In this episode of Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing, Wes Tankersley and Robert Watson discuss political strategy, media manipulation, tariffs, the shrinking middle class, term limits, campaign finance, and why America desperately needs to rethink education and skilled trades. The conversation moves beyond party politics to ask bigger questions: Is outrage becoming a distraction?Why does the media reward emotional reactions?What actually determines a president’s legacy?Why is the middle class struggling after decades of economic change?Have we pushed too many students toward college while ignoring the skilled trades?Are electricians, plumbers, welders, and HVAC technicians becoming some of the most valuable careers in America?Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is about thinking critically, challenging assumptions, and having conversations that matter. 👇 What do you think? Leave a comment below: What is the biggest issue facing America today—and what would you do to fix it? 🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing. 👍 If you enjoy honest conversations that challenge conventional thinking, Like, Comment, and Share this episode with someone who enjoys respectful debate. 💬 We’d love to hear your perspective—even if you disagree. Follow Our Shows 🎧 Two Nobodies Who Know Nothing 🎙️ Shaping Success 🏔️ Shaping Success: Treasure Valley 🍺 One Drink Wednesday ❤️ Support everything we’re building and get exclusive content by joining our Patreon:  Patreon.com/westankersley #TwoNobodiesWhoKnowNothing #Podcast #Politics #Media #CriticalThinking #MiddleClass #Education #SkilledTrades #CurrentEvents #Entrepreneurship Support the show For merchandise, podcast and youtube: Join The Patreon https://patreon.com/Westankersley Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Get Ars Victorious https://a.co/d/5f4todG https://a.co/d/5f4todG Email [email protected] for guest ideas or to be on the show!

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Mkfarrar 2025/08/08
Worth the listen
Fun and interesting guests. Very upbeat and positive host. I love the different nuanced ways they break down what success means
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The BaconloverNikki 2025/08/04
The Thinking Person’s Podcast
Wes engages the audience with his own experiences encouraging others with intelligence and humor. His directness is both rare and refreshing. His gues...
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Boise, ID 2023/02/23
Motivation
Wes is a great host with such positivity and inspiration. I leave each episode feeling motivated to continue my entrepreneurship and leadership. God b...
★★★★★
ACChiro 2022/08/08
Awesome Podcast
Shaping Success features guests from diverse backgrounds, yet each has so much value to offer and Wes is a great host. Such an awesome podcast.
★★★★★
c8matrix 2021/11/15
Success
Great show and great host. Wes is very informative and is off to a great start. Love the show.
★★★★★
Listenermann 2021/11/02
Great interviews with interesting people
Interesting self development stories. Great for when i'm driving around
★★★★★
BrendanWall 2021/09/16
Great show!
Super inspiring and motivating show. The host really does a great job with this one!!
★★★★★
Nitabarnard 2021/08/18
Podcasts best kept secret
How could one listen to this and not dig the bigger message?! What I love about Wes’ approach is his curiosity how others define success. It opens us...
★★★★★
Jesse W Jackson 2021/01/04
talking the talk
Wes is great and getting his guests to open up and share. Because of that we learn abou them and the host.
★★★★★
👩🏾‍🏫 2020/12/31
Great podcast!
Variety of topics and informative!
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