Tell us a little about your business. – I’ve always struggled with the question “What do you do?” because apparently, I’ve never believed in doing just one thing. My career has included radio, speaking, writing and entrepreneurship. Today, I’m a Senior Trader with Lincoln Coin & Bullion (lincolncoinandbullion.com), my wife Tammie and I own Faux Glow Lincoln, and I continue to speak, emcee and work in media. I’m less interested in being busy and more interested in doing things that matter.

How did you get started in the business? – I started in radio at 16 in Albion, Nebraska. That small-town radio station led to broadcasting, speaking, writing, ministry and entrepreneurship. As far as my passion for coins (gold & silver), I started collecting as a young kid and haven’t stopped. I love teaching and educating people about how vital it is to have gold and silver as part of your overall financial plan.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? – I’ve been fortunate to host an award-winning nationally syndicated radio show, host a local radio show, build two multimillion dollar businesses, write a book and speak around the country. But I’m proudest when someone tells me something I said or wrote helped them through a difficult season or gave them courage to take another shot at life. Accomplishments have a shelf life. Impact doesn’t.

Tell us a little about your family. – My wife of 35 years, Tammie, and I have four adult children: Dylan and his wife, Hannah, and Sydney and her husband, Skyler. Then earlier this year came our granddaughter, Lainey. She changed the game. I help take care of her three days a week, and I wouldn’t trade those days for anything.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Honestly, right now. For most of my life, success meant building, growing and adding. Now I’m discovering there can be just as much power in subtracting. I’ve removed commitments that no longer fit the life I want. Instead of asking, “Can I do this?” I ask: “Is this truly worth a piece of my life?”

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I’ve accumulated a strange collection of life experiences. I’ve flown in an F/A-18 with the Blue Angels, bungee jumped over concrete with no net, raced a stock car, raced in a hot air balloon, and was one of the original people to test P90X with Tony Horton before appearing with him regularly on QVC. When life gives you an opportunity to do something memorable, you should probably say yes. Although the bungee-jumping-over concrete in the early 1990’s decision suggests there should be limits to that philosophy.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – ONESHOT. ONELIFE. We get one shot at this life. Don’t spend it living somebody else’s version of it.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Encourager. If people walk away believing a little more in themselves and what’s possible, I’ve done something worthwhile.

What is your favorite movie? – Top Gun: Maverick. So many leadership lessons in this movie!

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – Jesus. I’d love to hear Him tell the stories behind the stories I’ve spent my life reading.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Email doug@oneshotonelife.com.