In a world where AI is taking over the repetitive, soul-sucking tasks, coaches are being called to evolve—not disappear. This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing vanity metrics and start leading with creativity, depth, and purpose. You'll learn the importance of becoming a manager of AI and freeing yourself from meaningless work so you can focus on real impact. Richmond breaks down how principles in his book, Tiny Challenge™ can help you launch your business and build a base of 100 loyal clients. We also dive into the courage it takes to say no to misaligned clients—and why sometimes, the boldest move is to fire the ones who don’t belong. If you're a new coach, this is your roadmap to rise with the AI wave, not against it.

ABOUT RICHMOND DINH 

Richmond Dinh is a transformational coach and the creator of the revolutionary Tiny Challenge™ framework, whose path from optometrist to industry innovator has deeply shaped his empathetic, simplicity-first coaching style. After training and working as an optometrist, Richmond pivoted in 2017 to coaching and built a multi‑seven‑figure business, eventually helping students generate over $60 million in revenue, even while his students themselves had no following or marketing experience. His book, Tiny Challenge: The Revolutionary New Way for Early‑Stage Coaches on How to Turn Ice‑Cold Leads into Raving-Fan Customers in Less Than 5 Days, published April 29, 2025, introduces the Tiny Challenge™ model: a simple, 3‑to‑7‑day one‑on‑one coaching experience that converts prospects without large lists, big launches, or tech headaches—and is designed to empower underdog coaches to sign paying clients quickly by offering massive value with minimal complexity.

CONNECT with RICHMOND

INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/richmonddinh
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/coachrichmonddinh/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@richmonddinh-neversettle

Starting as a Coach in the AI Age: What Really Matters with Richmond Dinh

Dr. David Griffin, a Charleston, South Carolina native, is a nationally recognized leader, speaker, author, and fire service professional whose life was forever changed on June 18, 2007. As the driver of the first engine on scene at the devastating Sofa Super Store fire that claimed the lives of nine Charleston firefighters, David was thrust into a journey of trauma, transformation, and ultimately, purpose.

Haunted by survivor’s guilt, Griffin initially spiraled into destructive coping mechanisms including alcohol, painkillers, and professional mixed martial arts fighting. After a punishing bout with UFC veteran Houston “The Assassin” Alexander left him battered and soul-searching, he came to a powerful realization: the path he was on did not honor the legacy of the nine lives lost. That moment became the catalyst for his life’s mission to lead change, challenge outdated systems, and promote healing and resilience among first responders and organizations worldwide.

Today, Dr. Griffin holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and Development, a Master’s Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from The Citadel, where he also played Division I baseball and later coached. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief for the Charleston Fire Department, having held every uniformed rank, and leads the department’s Honor Guard and Mental Health Peer Support Team.

He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer program and has completed executive education at Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and through the IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute. He is a Certified Fire Officer IV, Chief Fire Officer (CFO), and Chief Training Officer (CTO), and is an active member of the IAFC and the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE).

Beyond his fire service career, Griffin’s personal journey is one of grit and resilience. From overcoming doubts as a young athlete to becoming a state bodybuilding champion, professional MMA fighter, marathoner, and Ironman triathlete, he lives what he teaches. He was a rider in the 1,700-mile Brotherhood Ride from Florida to Ground Zero and continues to pursue fitness through boxing, surfing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and more.

In 2013, David launched The Find Your Mission Tour, an international movement of leadership, mental health awareness, and cultural reform. Over the last 12 years, he has spoken to more than 1,300 organizations across 47 U.S. states and multiple countries, reaching over 550,000 people in five languages. His audiences include fire and police departments, military units, universities, private companies, and nonprofits.

He is also a best-selling author with four published books:

In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy

ACTION: 9 Missions for Personal and Professional Growth

From PTSD to PTG: A Firefighter’s (MY) Journey After a Multiple LODD Incident

Tattoos and Trauma: The Healing Power of Tattoos for Emergency Responders

Griffin is currently working on three new books:
I’ll Stand By You, Principled Leadership From The Road Less Traveled, and Handwritten Hope: Poetry and Prose to Cope. His wife, Melissa Griffin, is also an author, having written Inspiration from a Wife on a Mission Following Tragedy, which details the challenges of supporting a partner with PTSD.

Dr. David Griffin is living proof that adversity can be transformed into impact. His message is clear: trauma does not have to define you your mission can.




OFCA #39 Dr. David Griffin

Close Call is the third book in the Kate Green series, and it's the best yet. Elise Hart Kipness returns with her sports reporter heroine, Kate, as she covers the U.S. Open tennis championship in Flushing Meadows. Drama is always at the extremes during these tournaments, but this time it takes a very dark turn when one of the headliners suddenly disappears. When young up and coming tennis star, Brynn receives a text message with a photo of the missing woman, Kate is drawn in to find the public façade these players hide behind is crumbling. What's hidden are secrets worth killing for.

Kate sorts out some of her own family secrets as she uncovers the explosive truth. Fast paced, with characters you'd want would root for. Listen to Elise talk about the origins of the story, her personal connection to the U.S. Open, and what was the most difficult thing for her to capture on the page of this fantastic book.

Elise Hart Kipness Close Call  Authors on the Air

Mostly everyone enjoys a good magic trick. Many of us wonder “how did they do that? Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Alex Stone the author of “Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks and the Hidden Power of the Mind.”

08/09/26 Alex Stone: Fooling Houdini

Local author Brad Sugar just published his first children’s book called “Uncle Bad.” He has a message for families about how to choose books to read with their children.

‘Uncle Bad’ author shares his inspiration

Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

This week, I sit down with Thomas Vowles to discuss his debut novel, Our New Gods.

Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership 

Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx 
Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

Our New Gods / Thomas Vowles: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Z6vye0 

Other Books Mentioned:

Narrow Rooms / James Purdy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XmvXvy 
What Belongs to You / Garth Greenwell: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BnV2V0 
Bryan Washington Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WyvGvO 


OTHER LINKS:

Author Website: https://www.thomasvowles.com/ 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Thomas Vowles
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:8
Episode Number: #42
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)

FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):
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© 2025 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings

‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.


S3 E8 - Date With A Debut  - Nick Wasiliev and Thomas Vowles - Our New Gods by Thomas Vowles

Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

This week, I sit down with Daniel Nour to discuss his debut novel, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.

Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership 

Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx 
Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life / Daniel Nour: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BnVNEL 

Other Books Mentioned:

Song of Solomon / Toni Morrison: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LKyjXY 
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous / Ocean Vuong: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/09MgGJ 
Funny Ethnics / Shirley Le: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/RGNARN 
Dirt Poor Islanders / Winnie Dunn: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DyZYQ2 
The Tribe / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AP1dER 
The Lebs / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XmvgNM 
The Other Half of You / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2aLo5G 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Daniel Nour
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:9
Episode Number: #43
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ariane Ryan (Affirm Press)

FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):
A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed
WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com 
YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official
INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev
TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev
FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev
TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev

© 2025 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings

‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.


S3 E9 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Daniel Nour - How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life by Daniel Nour

philosophical lyrics, author's voice and female vocals, oriental motifs

Дитя и Демон

What happens when the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest becomes a character all its own? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nautilus Award winning author Cheryl Grey Bostrom on her novels Sugar Birds, Leaning On Air, & What the River Keeps.
 
Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com

A keen student of the natural world and the workings of the human heart, Pacific Northwest author Cheryl Grey Bostrom  captures the mystery and wonder of both in her lyrical, surprising fiction. Her critically acclaimed novels Sugar Birds (Amazon bestseller, Book of the Year) and Leaning on Air have won more than two dozen literary awards, while Kirkus Reviews named her new novel What the River Keeps a "Best Indie Book” for June. An avid birder and nature photographer, Cheryl lives in rural Washington State with her husband and a pack of half-trained Gordon setters. https://cherylbostrom.com CherylGreyBostrom.substack.com

Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cheryl-Grey-Bostrom/author/B001H6NUYY

For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/


Novels on the Pacific Northwest with Cheryl Bostrom

When Matt Shea retired in June of 2010, he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming an author. His inspiration has been fueled by being a worker, brother, devoted dad, and loyal son. These gifts motivate him to write about the trials of everyday life for the common man. Matt Shea is a developing author who is greatly inspired by the writings of Andy Griffith and focuses on the common folk that small towns are made of.

Website(s): https://www.mattsheabooks.net/

Mantz & Mitchell - 08-23-25 - The Anthology of Author Matt Shea

The OFCA is your premier training, professional networking and proactive advocacy partner.
 
Mission Statement: "The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association exists to improve the safety of Ohio by leading, representing, educating and supporting Ohio's emergency services".

The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association is a statewide organization supporting the interests of Ohio's fire chief officers. Through a variety of programs and services, the Association provides education and professional development, legislative advocacy, communication and information exchange and peer networking opportunities throughout the year.

Through the work of its dedicated board of directors and committee volunteers and professional staff, the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association continually focuses on being the premier fire and emergency services organization in the state of Ohio.

The BYU-Idaho Radio Podcast includes local news, interviews, and BYU-Idaho devotional addresses. Check out our other podcasts for more content: BYU-Idaho Radio Headlines, BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, and BYU-Idaho Disciple Journeys.

Raw and real conversations on courage, consciousness and leadership.

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. 

The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. 

Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. 

Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is an international digital media corporation featuring  podcasts, book reviewers and conference media coverage..  Our content is available on audio and video platforms in 153 countries.

Alternative Talk 1150AM is unlike any other talk radio format in the Seattle Radio Market. Hosts on the station cover a wide variety of topics, including natural health, personal and financial growth, pet wellness, the psychic realm, issues important to today’s busy woman, and even foreign language programming to serve the area’s large Russian and Chinese speaking communities. Alternative Talk 1150 is proud to pioneer such unique and diverse talk radio subjects. The station brings a variety of perspectives to the Puget Sound airwaves with talk radio that touches on seldom covered subject matter.

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