Live Ready - Beyond Think & Grow Rich with David Ibarra

Epizodes

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  Inside Gregory Auto Group with Guest Greg Mauro 10.08.2026 41min

  Get to know American automotive executive Greg Mauro. Learn about his history running the Gregory Auto Group. Discover his top Chicago dealerships like Gregory Hyundai and Gregory Infiniti.
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  Law, Politics, and Servicing with Guest Ross Romero 03.08.2026 39min

  How does legal expertise shape local and state politics? In this episode, we sit down with Ross Romero, a prominent Utah attorney, former state legislator, and current Salt Lake County Council Member. Ross shares insights from his incredible career path—from his education at the University of Michigan Law School to serving as the Utah Senate Democratic Leader, and his continued work as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in public policy. We dive deep into what it’s really like transitioning from practicing law to crafting it, the realities of political leadership in Utah, and what the future holds for local governance. Whether you are an aspiring lawyer, a political enthusiast, or a Utah local interested in how our state is run, this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons on leadership and public service.
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  West Bountiful Car Show with Guest Scott Hughes 27.07.2026 30min

  Mark your calendars for August 1st, 2026! Scott Hughes and the Hughes Family Foundation invite you to the 4th Annual West Bountiful Car Show at West Bountiful City Park, Utah. Expect an unforgettable day filled with unique custom builds, modern exotics, classic trucks, semis, and tractors. There will be food trucks, a live DJ, family-friendly activities, and an incredible raffle. This year's show proudly supports Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and research. Spectator entry is completely free, so bring the whole family down!
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  Ads, Evolution, & Mindset Pt 2 with Guest Lionel Sosa 21.07.2026 50min

  Want to know the blueprint for ultimate career growth? We interviewed legendary ad executive and author Lionel Sosa about his early career struggles, major commercial triumphs, and lifelong dedication to learning. Discover how he leveraged the core principles of "Think and Grow Rich" to elevate his life, build an iconic agency, and empower millions of others to do the same. This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone looking to level up their mindset!
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  Ads, Evolution, & Mindset Pt 1 with Guest Lionel Sosa 13.07.2026 46min

  Want to know the blueprint for ultimate career growth? We interviewed legendary ad executive and author Lionel Sosa about his early career struggles, major commercial triumphs, and lifelong dedication to learning. Discover how he leveraged the core principles of "Think and Grow Rich" to elevate his life, build an iconic agency, and empower millions of others to do the same. This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone looking to level up their mindset!
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Eight: Why Your "HOW" Matters More Than Your "WHY" 06.07.2026 10min

  What is the most powerful promise you can make as a leader? It isn’t your "WHY" statement—it is your "HOW." In Lesson 8 of the Live Ready Learning Series, host David R. Ibarra breaks down "The Hidden Promise" and explains why leadership culture must start with your team members first. Discover how to answer the quiet questions your associates carry to transform your organization from the inside out. 📘 Get your copy of "Live Ready — Creating HOW Power: 28 Essential Lessons" on Amazon today! https://tinyurl.com/ycxe8jp4  
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  The Sales Psychology that Built a Chief Talent Development Officer with Guest Jason Volny 29.06.2026 30min

  Welcome back to the Live Ready Podcast! Today, we sit down with Jason Volny to map out the exact mindset required to scale revenue, build elite teams, and dominate any market. Jason’s story is a masterclass in execution. He shares his perspective on transitioning from Ukraine to the University of Utah, climbing the ranks in automotive volume at Henry Day Ford, and transforming dealership workforce performance at DrivingSales. Today, Jason serves as the Chief Talent Development Officer at the Live Ready Institute, helping leaders turn adversity into a competitive advantage. #SalesMindset #WorkforcePerformance #UniversityOfUtah #CarSales Training #LiveReady
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Seven: Stabilize Performance Under Pressure 22.06.2026 8min

  Are you living in reaction mode, or are you leading with intention? In Lesson 7 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra breaks down how to create a "HOW POWER" mindset. Discover why mindset is the ultimate operating system of execution and how moving from "task thinking" to "builder thinking" can completely change how you handle challenges, scale your business, and sustain long-term growth. This lesson is featured in David’s newly released book, "Live Ready — Creating HOW Power: 28 Essential Lessons," available now on Amazon. 👉 Grab your copy of the book here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxe8jp4 Welcome to the Live Ready Podcast, hosted by David R. Ibarra. Each week, we bring you powerful conversations with leaders, builders, and growth-minded individuals. On select episodes, we shift into teaching mode with these bite-sized, 5-minute leadership lessons designed to help you turn vision into execution. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a lesson! #LiveReady #LeadershipMindset #DavidRIbarra #PersonalGrowth #BusinessStrategy #TaskVsBuilder #HowPower
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  From Fan to Leader with Guest Dok Kwon 16.06.2026 36min

  This week on Motivational Monday, David R. Ibarra sits down with Cupbop President & COO Dok Kwon—the mastermind helping turn a humble Korean BBQ-in-a-cup into a national sensation! From food trucks to Shark Tank success with Mark Cuban on board, this episode is packed with bold moves, big dreams, and leadership lessons you won’t want to miss. Dok Kwon’s journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Once just a loyal customer of Cupbop’s original food truck, Dok transitioned from fan to leader—joining the team and helping to propel the brand from a local favorite to a national sensation. Under his leadership, Cupbop not only secured a game-changing deal on Shark Tank but also launched the Bopsim Foundation, which helps foster community and opportunity through food and service. His story is proof that great companies aren’t just built on big ideas—they’re built by people who believe in them enough to act.
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  The Founder's Journey with Guest Ed Bailey 08.06.2026 38min

  In this episode of the Live Ready Podcast, we sit down with Ed Bailey, the founder of Vision Capital Partners. Ed shares his incredible journey of building a successful investment firm and explains his massive career pivot into teaching and podcasting. If you want to learn what it takes to build a company and why the ultimate wealth is sharing your knowledge, this conversation is for you.
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  [Classic] - How We Started: David Ibarra & Mickey Ibarra Pt 2 03.06.2026 36min

  [From the Vault] A comprehensive look at the remarkable impact of Mickey and David Ibarra in their later years. From high school student leaders to national figures, the Ibarra brothers have spent decades paving the way for future generations. Learn more about Mickey’s time in Washington, D.C. as a senior White House official and founder of the Latino Leaders Network. Explore David’s incredible career as a corporate leader and philanthropist. This video highlights how they turned early life challenges into a lifelong mission of public service and leadership.
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  [Classic] - How We Started: David Ibarra & Mickey Ibarra Pt 1 03.06.2026 30min

  [FROM THE VAULT] We are throwing it back to where it all began! In this classic replay of the very first episode of the Live Ready Podcast, host David Ibarra sits down with his brother, Mickey Ibarra. Together, they share an intimate, raw look into their early years, the humble beginnings that shaped them, and the foundational lessons that sparked their journeys into leadership, public service, and entrepreneurship. Mickey Ibarra is an author, former White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the founder of the Latino Leaders Network. David R. Ibarra is an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, and author of Live Ready® — Beyond Think and Grow Rich and many others. If you want to know what it truly takes to master your thoughts and build a life of purpose, you have to look at the foundation. Don't miss this rare, powerful look at the Ibarra brothers' childhood and early struggles.
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Six: Sound Health 03.06.2026 5min

  Is your physical health hindering your leadership? In Lesson 6 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra challenges the idea that leadership is strictly mental. If you are leading while exhausted, stressed, and depleted, you aren't just hurting yourself—you’re hurting your business and your culture. Leadership is physical. The quality of your decisions is directly tied to the condition of the person making them. In this 5-minute leadership lesson, you’ll learn: Why energy is your most valuable leadership asset. How fatigue clouds judgment and narrows your perspective. The honest question every disciplined leader must ask themselves. Why sleep, nutrition, and movement are leadership responsibilities, not luxuries. How to model sustainability to prevent a culture of burnout.
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Five: the Four Seasons of Life 03.06.2026 5min

  Most people quit when the game gets tough. In Lesson 5 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra breaks down the four distinct seasons of a career and how to master each one—from learning the ropes to building a lasting legacy. Stop trying to win early and start building "HOW Power."
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  Interview at the Ethos Film Awards 03.06.2026 20min

  This week, we are going to air a never-before-seen podcast where David was interviewed by Sir Dr. James Dentley at the Ethos Film Awards in Santa Monica, where our documentary received an award in the leadership category. Check out the film here: https://www.livereadyinstitute.com/en/subscriptionplan/626f3703-3606-4302-a0de-25edde817aab
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  From Loss to Longevity with Guest Michael Smith 02.06.2026 41min

  Michael Smith is a Co-Founder and the Patient Experience Coordinator at Peak Stem Cells in Murray, Utah. His professional focus on regenerative medicine and longevity is deeply rooted in a personal history of health challenges and the transformative loss of his brother, which reshaped his mission to help others achieve optimal wellness. A Mission Born from Personal Tragedy Michael’s journey into health and wellness was profoundly influenced by the sudden loss of his brother, who passed away from a cardiac event. This experience served as a turning point, moving him to transition from a successful career in corporate technology—where he held leadership roles for nearly two decades—into the health space. T he Transformation: His brother’s passing gave Michael a new "perspective to make first things first," driving him to focus on preventive care and biological age management. The "Heart Health Guy": Following this loss, Michael dedicated himself to understanding cardiovascular health and longevity, eventually becoming known as "The Heart Health Guy". He used this platform to raise awareness about the "silent" factors that can lead to sudden health crises.
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Four: Adversity Builds Capacity 02.06.2026 6min

  In Lesson 4 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra explains why adversity isn't an obstacle to growth; it’s the requirement for it. Learn why "HOW POWER" leaders don't seek comfort, but instead use challenges to build the capacity, credibility, and character needed to scale. In this 5-minute lesson: Why pressure reveals what comfort conceals. The "Hill Principle" of leadership. How to shift from reacting to learning during a crisis.
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  The Drive for Brand with Guest Paul Nygaard 02.06.2026 36min

  In this episode of Live Ready, host David Ibarra sits down with Paul Nygaard, former VP of Marketing at Larry H. Miller Management Co. Paul shares how he applies the principles of "living ready" to the competitive world of automotive marketing and corporate strategy. Discover how a clear purpose and disciplined action have fueled his award-winning career and how you can apply those same rhythms to your professional journey.
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  Lĭve Ready® Learning Series Lesson Three: The 3 Conditions of Readiness 02.06.2026 6min

  Clarity without action creates frustration. In this 5-minute leadership intensive, David R. Ibarra shares Lesson 3 from his upcoming book, Live Ready — Creating HOW Power. Master the "Ready, Set, Go" Framework: ✅ READY: Accurate thought vs. assumptions. ✅ SET: Eliminating distractions that look like activity. ✅ GO: Executing through obstacles to build trust. Stop explaining and start executing. 
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  Live Ready-Beyond Think & Grow Rich with David R. Ibarra - Guest Royal Coburn 02.06.2026 26min

  Royal Coburn joins us this week on the Live Ready Podcast – Beyond Think and Grow Rich. As President of Competition Specialties, Royal is a respected leader in the automotive performance space. His journey reflects what the Live Ready philosophy is all about—discipline, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to consistent execution that drives lasting success. In this episode, Royal shares real-world insight on leadership, growth, and staying competitive in a constantly evolving industry.