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Winners Find a Way

Winners Find a Way

By: Trent M Clark
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Trent Clark is a serial entrepreneur and three-time Major League Baseball World Series Coach who brings his business and sports insights to interview leaders of business and sport. His guests bring their stories of overcoming adversity, sacrificing for the greater good, and finding a Way to Win. Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Debrief Like a Fighter Pilot: The Hidden Habit Behind Continuous Improvement with Jeff "Bones" Bonner

    Debrief Like a Fighter Pilot: The Hidden Habit Behind Continuous Improvement with Jeff "Bones" Bonner
    May 15 2026

    In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Trent Clark sits down with former combat fighter pilot, airline captain, keynote speaker, and author Jeff "Bones" Bonner to unpack one of the most powerful habits behind elite performance — the art of the debrief.

    Drawing from years in Marine Corps fighter aviation, combat missions, leadership training, and high-performance team culture, Jeff shares how structured reflection helps individuals and teams improve faster, adapt under pressure, and consistently perform at a high level.

    This conversation dives deep into continuous improvement, leadership, mindset, gratitude, elite team culture, and why experience alone does not create growth. Whether you're a business owner, athlete, leader, entrepreneur, coach, or someone simply trying to become better every day — this episode delivers practical lessons you can apply immediately.

    Episode Highlights
    • Why fighter pilots debrief every mission — even successful ones
    • The hidden danger of "experience without reflection"
    • How elite teams create a culture of continuous improvement
    • Why gratitude is the foundation of high performance
    • The difference between reviewing failures vs reviewing wins
    • How daily habits shape long-term success
    • Why adversity creates stronger leaders and performers
    • The connection between perspective and performance
    • Applying the debrief method to leadership, parenting, marriage, health, and business
    • The power of 1% daily improvement
    Powerful Quotes From The Episode

    "Experience alone doesn't lead to improvement." — Jeff Bonner

    "Perspective precedes performance." — Jeff Bonner

    "We're not assigning blame. We're just trying to be better tomorrow." — Jeff Bonner

    "Championship teams are hard. You have to continuously improve to stay there." — Trent Clark

    "If we can improve just 1% every day, we'll be in a completely different place 365 days from now." — Jeff Bonner

    About Jeff "Bones" Bonner

    Jeff "Bones" Bonner is a keynote speaker, former combat fighter pilot and squadron commander, current airline captain, and Harvard-trained performance strategist. He is the creator of The Debrief Advantage™ System and author of The Daily Debrief™, a practical framework designed to help individuals and teams turn experience into continuous improvement.

    Jeff helps leaders, organizations, athletes, and teams build high-performance cultures through structured reflection, accountability, and elite-level habits developed from aviation and military leadership.

    Get Jeff's Free Daily Debrief Framework

    Jeff is offering listeners access to his free 5-step Daily Debrief framework and 30-Day Challenge.

    👉 https://debriefadvantage.com/habit

    Connect with Jeff "Bones" Bonner
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbonesbonner/
    • Website: https://debriefadvantage.com
    Connect with Trent Clark & Leadershipity

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    58 mins
  • Former Poet to PR Expert: Why Most Press Releases Fail with Mickie Kennedy

    Former Poet to PR Expert: Why Most Press Releases Fail with Mickie Kennedy
    May 8 2026
    In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Trent Clark sits down with Mickie Kennedy, founder and president of eReleases, to break down why 97% of press releases fail — and what successful businesses do differently. Mickie shares how storytelling, earned media, and strategic PR can help small and mid-sized businesses stand out in today's noisy digital world. From building compelling headlines to using AI the right way, this conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, authors, and business owners looking to build credibility and visibility through media. The episode also dives into Mickie's personal journey from poet and creative writer to building a nationally recognized PR company serving thousands of businesses. In This Episode Why most press releases never get picked upThe difference between syndication vs earned mediaHow journalists actually choose storiesWhy storytelling matters more than company announcementsHow to use AI effectively for press releasesThe power of surveys and industry data in PRWhy great quotes can make or break media coverageHow small businesses can compete for national attentionMickie's journey from poetry to entrepreneurship Key Takeaways Storytelling Wins The best PR campaigns focus on human stories, transformation, and emotion — not just product features. Earned Media Matters Real credibility comes from journalists writing about your business, not just publishing your release on random websites. AI Is a Tool — Not the Strategy AI can help structure and improve writing, but businesses still need strategic angles and compelling narratives. Industry Surveys Create Authority Creating and publishing original survey data is one of the fastest ways to become a thought leader in your industry. Great Quotes Increase Pickups Strong, memorable quotes help journalists build better stories and increase the likelihood your company gets featured. Memorable Quotes "Most press releases fail because they read like ads." — Mickie Kennedy "Stories sell. Data supports the story." — Trent Clark "AI should help you write better — not decide what's newsworthy." — Mickie Kennedy "A great quote is your Trojan horse into the article." — Mickie Kennedy About Mickie Kennedy Mickie Kennedy is the founder and president of eReleases, a PR distribution service helping small businesses, startups, and authors gain real media exposure through PR Newswire distribution and strategic press release campaigns. He is also the author of PR Strategy Manifesto and A Beginner's Guide to Press Release Writing. Outside of business, Mickie is a creative writer and poet whose newest poetry collection, Worth Burning, reflects on life growing up in the South. Resources & Links Connect with Mickie Kennedy 🌐 https://www.ereleases.com/ Free PR Masterclass: https://www.ereleases.com/plan-2/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution Connect with Trent Clark & Leadershipity https://leadershipity.com/ Winners Find A Way Podcast: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trent.m.clark1 Leadershipity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershipity Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode of Winners Find A Way, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with an entrepreneur or business owner who wants to grow their visibility and credibility through smarter PR. Winners Find A Way with Trent Clark features conversations with elite performers, entrepreneurs, and leaders sharing the lessons, adversity, and mindset that helped them reach the top 1% in their field.
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    40 mins
  • From Steel Shop to Pizza Empire | Andris Lagsdin Story

    From Steel Shop to Pizza Empire | Andris Lagsdin Story
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode of Winners Find A Way, Trent sits down with entrepreneur Andres Lagsdin, founder of Baking Steel, to break down what it really takes to build something meaningful.

    This isn't just about pizza.

    It's about:

    • Walking away from comfort
    • Listening to what's not working
    • And having the patience to build something that does
    About the Guest

    Andres Lagsten

    Founder of Baking Steel

    • Built a multi-million dollar brand from a simple idea
    • Blended culinary passion with manufacturing expertise
    • Known for transforming home cooking into restaurant-level experience
    • Built a loyal community around food, family, and craftsmanship
    Resources Mentioned
    • Baking Steel Products: https://bakingsteel.com
    • 72-Hour Dough Method
    • Live Pizza Classes (via email list)
    Powerful Quotes
    • "I couldn't tell my son what I did—and be proud."
    • "Break the pattern before you find the path."
    • "Winners don't start from scratch—they connect the dots."
    • "Trust your gut—but earn it through experience."

    If this episode hit you, don't just listen—apply it.

    👉 Watch + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipity

    👉 More Episodes: https://podcast.winnersfindaway.us/podcast
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    57 mins
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