Building Excellence

Bailey Miles

Welcome to the Building Excellence Podcast with Bailey Miles. The mission of this show is all about sharing inspiring stories from some successful athletes, coaches, business minds, and thought leaders to help you build excellence in your life, leadership, and legacy. 

  1. 5 JAN

    Dave Berke - Former Marine Fighter Pilot, TOPGUN Instructor, & Chief Development Officer for Echelon Front On The Need to Lead

    #243: Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN, where he served as the Training Officer and the senior staff pilot responsible for the conduct of the TOPGUN course.   He then served as an ANGLICO Forward Air Controller supporting the Army’s 1st Armored Division during extensive urban combat operations on the ground in Ramadi, Iraq in 2006. Dave led his supporting arms liaison team on scores of combat missions into the most dangerous neighborhoods and accompanied SEAL Task Unit Bruiser on virtually every major operation in the Battle of Ramadi. He was the only Marine selected to fly the F-22 Raptor, having served as an exchange officer at the Air Force’s 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron as the Division Commander. He became the first operational pilot ever to fly and be qualified in the F-35B, serving as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps’ first F-35 squadron from 2012-2014. Dave holds both a Master's in International Public Policy and an MBA from The John Hopkins University. Upon his retirement from the Marine Corps, Dave joined Echelon Front providing unmatched experience and a unique perspective on combat leadership, analytical decision making, risk mitigation, and creating winning teams. He serves as Echelon Front’s Chief Development Officer, as well as a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Need-Lead-Instructors-Leadership-Challenge/dp/125036163X

    1 hr
  2. 22/12/2025

    Steve Largent - Seattle Seahawks & NFL Hall Of Fame Wide Receiver On Faith, Focus, & Principles To A Great Marriage

    #242: Steve Largent is a NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver who spent 14 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. When he retired he held all of the major NFL receiving records. Steve played at the University of Tulsa where he was an All American. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. After the preseason with the Oilers Steve was cut, but signed with Seattle and the rest is history. During his time in Seattle he was a 7x Pro Bowl selection, 2x NFL Receiving Yards leader, the NFL Man of the Year Award Recipient, just to name a few of his accolades. His number 80 has been retired by the Seahawks and number 83 has been retired by the University of Tulsa. In 1995 he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.  However, before all of his football success Steve overcame a lot of adversity from his upbringing with an absent father and alcoholic stepfather, which he shares.  After his time in the NFL he served as a member of the US House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002 and ran for Governor in the state of Oklahoma. He also served as the CEO of CTIA - The Wireless Association for 10 years. On the show he shares his story, playing in the NFL, forgiveness, overcoming challenges, the importance of relationships, principles to 50 year marriage, being a great dad, pursing excellence, the power of focus, leadership, and his faith and how it changed his life.  Enjoy the show!

    55 min

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Welcome to the Building Excellence Podcast with Bailey Miles. The mission of this show is all about sharing inspiring stories from some successful athletes, coaches, business minds, and thought leaders to help you build excellence in your life, leadership, and legacy. 

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