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Tired of boring business discussions fit for your out of touch boss? The Business Wingmen Show, brought to you by father and son duo Steve and Travis Smith, trade tales of corporate absurdity and career brilliance with an electric candor, one which isn’t scared to not be politically correct. Our show dives deep into the thinking, behaviors and actions professional people at the top of their game embody. From leadership and management challenges to climbing the corporate ladder or being a suc ...
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Drew Brown and Paul Thompson

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Two Dope Boys in a Navy jet. The Wingmen Show is a weekly podcast about challenges and opportunities in everyday life. Your hosts are two guys born in Harlem, New York previously unknown to each other. Separately, they became Navy pilots flying high performance jet aircraft on and off of aircraft carriers patrolling the world’s oceans. Their paths did not cross formally until they ended up flying for the same airline after their active-duty military service had ended. They have a wide range ...
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Here on the Chingmen Wingmen Show we talk about random things, we always start with a topic but never really use it. Don't forget flannel Fridays, send selfies of you and your buddies wearing flannels to all social media on Fridays and hashtag it #FlannelFridays and send flannel haikus to r/itssnowingonmtfujgi or whatever you want to do to acknowledge the holiday. Discord: https://discord.gg/yyh6rDg Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-chingmen-wingmen-shop-2
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What inspires you? Is it a friend, a co-worker or a role model you look up to? For us, it's quotes from famous business professionals who capture the essence of what is most important to remember. In this episode of the Business Wingmen Show, Steve Smith & Travis Smith share their most meaning quotes and talk about the people who originated them. L…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Take the time to give some attention to yourself. This is especially important for those charged with taking care of others; remember that through it all, you still matter. Every day science fiction transitions closer and closer to science fact. In the near future autonomous airborne taxis will be able …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Give yourself the gift of happiness whenever possible, life is too short to fill your mind with a negative outlook on everything. Believe it or not, there are good things going on in the world that get almost no coverage. Recent advances in technology will bring fresh water and convenient sources of ele…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Since we all have a limited time on earth, it makes no sense to waste that time with a heart filled with hatred which only harms and never heals, or leads to anything good. Believe it or not, some big businesses achieve greater profitability by giving things away. Each year large grocery chains actually…
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How do you work with people you don't like? Do you fight with them? Do you ghost them? What if you both are responsible for producing the same results. It's a problem that causes many employees (and managers) undue stress. Do you have to live with someone you don't like working in your area or being part of your team? Yes and no! Listen to today's …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Madonna Thunder Hawk encourages us all to stand up for our beliefs and not be concerned about possible defeat. This made your wingmen think of the 80’s Tag Team Wrestlers known as the Road Warriors; they never lost a match. One of the really good things going on in the world is ongoing development for a…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Consider the words of the late, great martial artist Bruce Lee; “Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own”. These ingredients, taken in any order, can lead to a successful life in minimum time. Mother Nature is not a respecter of persons or politics. The forc…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Use passion to your advantage to accomplish your goals, especially the hard ones. There is good news in the world and funny things two. Former President Jimmy Carter just reached the age of 100. He likely owes some of his extraordinary longevity to being a kind person; as a general rule, you don’t see a…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was known as a proponent of stoic wisdom. Had he lived longer, he probably would have come up with the phrase, “Be All You Can Be”, centuries before the US Army used it in recruiting ads on TV. There are good things happening everyday. As an example, multi-billionaire Elon …
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How do you bounce back when your career takes a wrong turn? A layoff, a demotion, or a firing can all create a sense of fear and a lack of confidence. But careers are a journey so at some point, everyone runs into a setback. Today's Business Wingmen Show episode focuses on the things you should do to get back into the game and headed in the right c…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Kindness costs nothing, but can mean everything to someone who really needs it. In an effort to bring out some good things happening in the world, consider the case of a high school football team in Riverside, California, composed totally of deaf children who were underestimated and mocked, but overcame…
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One of the best ways to effectively manage a team is by providing feedback. Employees want it but many managers avoid giving it. Direction, evaluation, and skill building all require regular feedback. If you have been avoiding or struggling to give feedback in a confident, genuine manner, this episode is for you.…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you want to understand people you need to listen to them before you begin speaking. There are many good things going on in the world. The Wingman Show always aims to be positive and leave you with a positive outlook. Although not headline news, NBA Hall of Fame alum, and beloved broadcaster on all th…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Life is not always going to be convenient. Embrace the challenge to be better even though you may suffer some discomfort in the short run. Meaningful growth rarely happens by accident, one must be intentional to move forward. A U.S. Army base in the state of Virginia has been renamed Fort Greg-Adams to …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Every day you wake up is a new day, so make the most of it. Dr. Paul represented the Wingmen Show at the OBAP (Organization of Black Aviation Professionals) at their annual conference held this year in Memphis, Tennessee, and sponsored by FedEx. This annual conference is open to all and serves as a gath…
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At some point, you may find yourself in a huge mess of your own making. Despite your best planning and decision making, the Shit has hit the fan. What do you do to salvage whatever is going down while making sure you survive the entire nightmare. In this episode of the Business Wingmen Podcast, your co-hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith recall the…
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Unless you have an airtight bond with your team, there are things your employees might never share with you. They think about these things constantly and debate their merits with co-workers. What is so important to them that they keep their bosses out of the conversation? In today's Business Wingmen Podcast, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about so…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Those who help others are essentially wingmen, whether they know it or not. We have renewed our alliance with Magic Mind, the nootropic that improves alertness and concentration. This concoction is so effective, that separately, both of our wives have requested it by name, to improve their individual pe…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Accomplishing purpose driven goals requires commitment as well as enduring periods of discomfort. Athletes in general and olympians in particular, experience many years of extreme physical and emotional stress in their quest to be the best in their sport. This year’s Summer Olympics has been historic fo…
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We all do things in our businesses that we do out of habit but know we shouldn't. We know these habits aren't the best way to work but we have gotten comfortable and don't give them much thought. From not delegating and being a micro-manager to procrastinating and reacting too quickly, we complain about things that don't turn out right but fail to …
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One way to expand your business and grow revenue is by opening new markets. While this seems logical, it is not always the right move. Every business opportunity has pros and cons and opening new markets is no different. In today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith explore the benefits and drawbacks of expanding your busin…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Perseverance is key to accomplishing anything worth doing, especially if it is difficult at first. Those who succeed are those who do not quit after encountering hurdles that can be overcome eventually with persistence. Many people can become jet pilots, but relatively few people have landed aboard a fl…
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Is remote work here to stay? Not everyone thinks so. Still, if you are managing remote workers or if you are new to remote work, your Business Wingmen have some things that will help you optimize your situation. On today's episode of the Business Wingmen, Steve Smith & Travis Smith talk about thinking and working differently to get the most from yo…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Maintaining a positive attitude will take you farther in life than just being down in the dumps all the time. Central Park in New York City serves as a meeting place for different kinds of people. An encounter between a birdwatcher and a pet owner who found themselves in the same place at the same time …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! We all possess some form of brilliance whether we are superstars or everyday people. In a shocking turn of events, the wingmen pull the covers off, and exposes better sex secrets to the world, but in a way that is different than most. They earn a “G” rating, making this information acceptable for Genera…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! When you have a positive attitude you increase the odds of good things happening to you. There are some people who model footwear, but Dr. Paul is not one of them. He is a good example on why it’s important to take care of your feet! In addition to being the greatest Olympic gymnast for her past feats, …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Children need love, attention and a nurturing environment to help them develop to their full potential. Along the way, make sure to tell them you love them; don’t assume they always know. Give yourself a little extra love and attention every now and then. Commander Drew got a one-person cold plunge pool…
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Leaders need to be able to solve problems well and quickly. They can do this by making better decisions that lead to great problem resolution. On today's Business Wingmen podcast, Steve Smith and Travis Smith debate the merits of problem solving and the best way to get the outcome you want, quickly.Steve Smith による
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Who would have guessed that before he became our beloved Commander Drew Brown, he was a young civilian who ran an after-hours, fancy-schmancy nightclub that attracted the rich and famous in New Orleans. Customer service varies a lot depending on the business. Companies like American Express, Apple and C…
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Taking on new leadership roles can be overwhelming at first. But, in time you should be fully in control of the role you have. Many professionals, however, never get to this point of responsibility ownership, and end up with a role that controls them. In today's Business Wingmen podcast, your hosts Steve Smith & Travis Smith serve up situations and…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Bravery is not always the absence of fear but rather the willingness to press forward into unfamiliar territory or patterns that involve taking risks. There is much good news in the world, and especially so for many corporate CEO’s whose average annual compensation sits at $15.7 million per year. North …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Everyone has a talent in something. It may be apparent or hidden inside of you, just waiting to come out. In a time of great social and political change, Mexico has elected its first female president. The country where women have only been allowed to vote for a few decades will now be led by a Jewish wo…
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In this episode, your Business Wingmen interview guest, Tom Sell- CEO of Complete Marine Freight in Palma de Miorca, Spain. Tom's journey as a successful owner of multiple companies is a great example of exercising patience along the way. His background and lessons learned are greater teaching moments for entrepreneurs aspiring to grow sustainable …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! You can contribute to improving the world by taking the time to improve yourself. There is good news in the world that we present on the show, but there is some bad news. The restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy. Is it possible the chain collapsed because Commander Drew & his son Doctor…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! How to Travel Safely on an International Trip Traveling to a foreign country can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it's important to prioritize your safety while exploring new destinations. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure or traveling with friends, taking the necessary precaution…
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Congratulations, you've been promoted! You're all excited until you realize you are now managing your former peers! The people who use to be your friends now report to you. Managing others is a tough enough assignment without the added difficulty of convincing your old work teammates that you are now their boss! In this episode, your Business Wingm…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! It is said that if you find something you love to do, it won’t seem like a job when you do it. Commander Drew’s cruise has taken him to the island of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal on the eastern side of the Atlantic Ocean that is more than six hundred miles from the Portuguese capital of Lis…
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What happens when you join a company and others question why you got the job? It happens in small family businesses and large corporations alike. In this episode, your Business Wingmen hosts, Steve Smith and Travis Smith trade opinions and recommendations for overcoming a perceived lack of credibility in the workplace.…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Self reflection and critique is a good way to show emotional growth, but don’t be so hard on yourself that you fail to see the upside of life. Cruising the high seas is a lot different as a civilian on a vacation than being a military member preparing for warfare. Flying high performance aircraft over t…
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Think internship programs are only for the fortune 500? Think again. Now, more than ever, a well thought out internship program is a great way to farm new talent while establishing your company as a contributor to cultivating the future workforce. In today's episode of 'The Benefits of a Company Internship Program', your Business Wingmen podcast ho…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Consider taking some time out just to laugh. Laughter is beneficial for the body, mind and spirit, providing stress relief, endorphin release, along with cardio vascular benefits. Have you ever seen an opera performed by a rock band? If not check out the stage production directed by Commander Drew’s cou…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Happiness is a two way street, when you give someone good cheer, you will get some back. In a landmark case in the state of Michigan, two parents are being held responsible for violent actions taken by their child. The implications are broad, but brings into question the level of responsibility parents …
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Will Rogers gave good advice about taking the right path in life. You better keep moving to avoid getting knocked down; suffering from paralysis caused by too much analysis will keep you stuck in the same position. In other words, dynamic action beats inaction. The blockbuster movie, An Officer and a Ge…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Reading is fundamental to learning and understanding most things in life. Those who read actively and consistently improve brain function, knowledge of the world, vocabulary, and are more likely to earn substantially higher incomes than those who don’t. At times marginalized people rally together to hel…
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Being successful in a new role doesn't just happen because you got promoted. Your first 30 days in this new assignment is critical to demonstrating that your company promoted the right person! In this episode of The Business Wingmen Show, your hosts Steve Smith and Travis Smith lay out some tips to ensure you get off to a great short and warn of so…
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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! To get more things done, you need to get an early start to your day. The average cost for medical school is the US exceeds $60,000 per year. But thanks to a massive donation of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine by philanthropist and educator Dr. Ruth Gottesm…
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