Mountain Top Motivation Podcast

About Mountain Top Motivation Podcast

The Climb Your Mountain Podcast is for people who are ready to reach the Mountain Top of their business, health, relationships, adventure and entire life! Thanks For listening! Jake Ballentine Mountain Top Motivation See you at the top http://www.mtmsuccess.com/

Publisher

Jake Ballentine

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Sept 2018

Latest episode

8 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2025

   The Night Kenny Barnwell Escaped the Cartel

   Episode 1: The Night Kenny Barnwell Escaped the CartelFaith, resilience, and a 12-hour fight to surviveWelcome to the Climb Your Mountain Podcast! I’m Jake Ballentine, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this new chapter with you. Whether you’ve listened before under the old name or you’re just joining for the very first time, this podcast is about one thing: helping you climb the metaphorical mountains in your life—whether that’s in your business, your health, your relationships, or your mindset.To launch this new season, I wanted to bring you a story that captures the heart of what this podcast is all about: courage, resilience, and faith in the face of overwhelming challenges. That’s why I invited my good friend Kenny Barnwell to share his unbelievable journey of survival after a chance run on a mountain trail in Mexico turned into a 12-hour life-or-death struggle against the cartel.Kenny was hunted, attacked, and left broken on the mountainside—but his story isn’t just about survival. It’s about the strength of the human spirit, the power of faith, and the reminder that we are all stronger than we think we are. What he experienced that night has lessons for every single one of us, no matter what mountain we’re climbing.This episode isn’t easy to forget. It’s gripping, emotional, and deeply inspiring. You’ll find yourself asking: What would I do in that situation? But more importantly, you’ll see how the same principles that helped Kenny survive—faith, focus, resilience, and forgiveness—are the very same principles that can help you overcome whatever challenges you’re facing right now.Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The incredible story of how Kenny escaped the cartel and fought his way to safety against all odds Why faith and surrender can guide you through the most impossible situations How to balance vision and short-term focus when the journey ahead feels overwhelming The surprising truth about resilience: you only discover your real strength when you have no other choice Why forgiveness can be the most powerful act of freedom—and how it allowed Kenny to heal even after such trauma How to apply the “keep moving forward” mindset to your own challenges, whether in business, relationships, or personal growth I can’t think of a better way to kick off this new era of the podcast. Kenny’s story will keep you on the edge of your seat, but more than that—it will remind you of what you are truly capable of when you decide to keep climbing your mountain, no matter how steep or impossible it feels.So grab your headphones, lean in, and get ready for an episode that will move you, challenge you, and inspire you to keep moving forward.Connect with Kenny at kennybarnwell.com/kbhomeWebsite: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog/kenny-barnwell Jake Ballentine Mountain Top Motivation

2. 

   17 Mar 2023

   Build a Local Coaching Business with Paul Casey

   How To Build a Local Coaching Business with Paul Casey In this episode of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Casey, founder of Growing Forward Services. We discussed how he built a coaching business in his local market! So much of the coaching training online today is about building virtual coaching businesses. Paul has built a coaching business in his local market and we discuss how he did it! During our conversation, Paul and I discussed many important topics, including: * Balancing building a coaching business with a full-time job: Paul shared his own experiences of managing his coaching business alongside a full-time job and provided practical tips for managing time and priorities. *Taking action: We talked about the importance of taking action, even when faced with fear and uncertainty. Paul emphasized that taking action is the number one difference between those who succeed in business and those who don't. * Developing an entrepreneurship mindset: Paul shared his insights on how to cultivate the habits and attitudes that lead to success, such as providing value to clients and building relationships with them. * You Supporting others: We discussed the value of building relationships with other professionals in your industry and supporting and celebrating their achievements. * You are Taking breaks: Paul emphasized the importance of rest and relaxation, and how taking breaks can actually increase productivity and creativity. He provided practical tips for incorporating breaks into a busy schedule. * Paul's mission: Paul shared his mission to give back to the community and make a positive impact in the lives of others. He also discussed his philosophy on coaching and leadership. * How to get clients from networking: Paul shared his strategies for networking and building relationships with potential clients, including attending events and meeting people face-to-face. * The value of being a lifelong learner: Paul emphasized the importance of continuing education and personal development, and shared his own experiences of learning and growing as a coach and business owner. * How to find a need in your local market and build a business around it: Paul discussed his approach to identifying a need in his community and creating a business model that addresses that need. Paul's journey to building his coaching business serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world. Remember, your message matters and there are people out there who need it! Keep “Growing Forward”and enjoy this episode! Connect with Paul here: https://growingforwardservices.net/ More episodes here: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blog Thanks for listening! Jake BallentineMountain Top Motivation“I’ll see you at the top!” P.S. Do you want to book paid speaking gigs!?! Get the exact emails I used to book over 500 paid speaking gigs: https://paidspeakingscripts.com/email And, If you are already a 6 or 7 figure entrepreneur and are looking for an amazing peer group to grow with come and join us in The Rising Tide Connection: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/risingtide

3. 

   9 Mar 2023

   The 6-Figure Referral Model with Cynthia Wellbrock

   We are kicking off season 3 of The Mountain Top Motivation Podcast with a value packed episode that every business owner, and service provider needs to hear! I had the pleasure of speaking with Cynthia Wellbrock, a successful lawyer who has built her law firm through one intentional referral strategy. Cynthia shared powerful insights on how to bring in consistent referrals to build a thriving business.Referrals are the holy grail of lead generation in the world of business. They have a higher lifetime value and often come with a level of trust and credibility that is difficult to achieve through other marketing efforts.Cynthia's referral system involves building relationships with strategic partners that will keep bringing business again and again!My favorite part of this strategy is that it is applicable to any type of business! I am excited for you to dig into this episode and apply what you learn so you can see amazing results!Thank you Cynthia for sharing your experience on the show!More about Cynthia:Cynthia admitted to practice law in Colorado in 1997 and founded The Law Office of Cynthia E. Wellbrock, LLC in 2002. For almost 26 years Cynthia has focused almost exclusively upon her passion for employment law and gained extensive experience representing both employees and businesses. She has made numerous appearances in both state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies.In her employment practice Cynthia has handled a myriad of employment law issues such as harassment and discrimination, wage & hour issues, medical leaves, wrongful termination, employment contracts and non-compete agreements. Because of her experience on both sides of the table – employee and employer – she brings a unique perspective to her practice and her clients.In addition she also provides training for small businesses to help them improve their employment practices - and thus avoid litigation. In 2019 she founded The Respectful Workplace, a training company focused upon helping companies address the issue of disrespectful and sometimes toxic workplace behaviors that lead to lower employee productivity, increased employee stress, increased turnover, lower morale and of course – lower profits. The time for this type of training is now given the rising number of high profile claims of sexual harassment – and the resulting high costs to employers in terms of settlement payments and legal judgments. Her training program is presented in a way that is both enlightening and engaging to attendees and provides them with tools to foster a respectful work environment that people enjoy working in and which stimulates company growth and profits.To connect more with Cynthia go to: https://www.cynthiawellbrock.com/Thank you so much for listening!Jake BallentineMountain Top MotivationSee you at the top!Connect With Jake:Mountain Top Motivation Home: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/More Episodes: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/blogThe Rising Tide Connection: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/risingtide.htmlDo you want paid Speaking Gigs? Go here: https://paidspeakingscripts.com/email

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