Never Stop Getting Better

John Perry
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Podcast by John Perry

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 291: Betting on the Dream: Building D-BAT Nixa and a Community of Champions

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net or nsgb.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Ben & Julie Hammitt, https://dbatnixa.com/ D-Bat NIxa; 1002 N Hawks Perch Ave, Nixa, MO 65714 Phone (417) 494-3228 Ben Hammitt: benjaminhammitt15@yahoo.com In this episode of the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, Coach John Perry sits down with Ben and Julie Hammitt, the husband-and-wife team behind D‑BAT Nixa. Married for more than two decades and parents of three, Ben and Julie share the powerful story of leaving the traditional career path to pursue a dream that had been on their hearts for years—building a sports training facility dedicated to developing athletes and impacting families in Southwest Missouri. Ben brings more than 20 years of leadership experience with Fortune 500 companies, where he specialized in building high-performing teams across supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Julie brings a deep passion for mentorship, youth development, and community engagement. Together they created D-BAT Nixa—a facility built not just to help athletes improve their swing, but to help young people grow in work ethic, character, and confidence. In this conversation, they share: The courage it takes to leave a stable career to pursue entrepreneurship What it’s like building and running a business as a married couple The role sports can play in shaping young people’s identity and character The power of community, mentorship, and investing in the next generation Ben has also served as a mentor in the Long Red Line program supporting players in the Nixa football program, reflecting his heart for investing in young leaders. Ben and Julie’s story is a reminder that when passion, faith, and purpose align, incredible things can happen—not just for a business, but for an entire community. D‑BAT Nixa is a premier baseball and softball training facility designed to help athletes of all ages improve their skills while developing character and confidence. The facility offers: Batting cages and pitching tunnels Professional instruction and private lessons Clinics and camps for youth athletes A safe, clean, and welcoming environment for families Ben and Julie’s vision is simple: create a place where athletes can chase their dreams while growing into the best version of themselves.

    59 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Episode 290: Monday Mojo: Act Like the 1480

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" In this week’s Monday Mojo, we share a powerful story often told by mental performance coach Trevor Moawad. A struggling high school student—failing classes and skipping school—takes the SAT with little expectation. Weeks later, he receives a shocking score: 1480 out of 1600, an elite result. Suddenly believing he was capable of much more, he began acting differently. He started going to class, surrounding himself with better influences, and taking his future seriously. Teachers noticed. Opportunities followed. Eventually, he transferred to an Ivy League school and went on to become a hugely successful magazine entrepreneur. But twelve years later, a letter arrived from the SAT Board revealing a mistake. His real score had been 740. The score was wrong—but the transformation was real. The man later said, “My life didn’t change when I got a 1480. My life changed when I started acting like a 1480.” The lesson? Your behavior often comes before your belief. If you begin acting like the person you want to become—disciplined, focused, and committed—your confidence and success will eventually catch up. In this episode, we challenge listeners to stop waiting until they feel ready and start behaving like the best version of themselves today.

    7 min

  3. MAR 12

    Episode 289: Leading Missouri State Athletics | AD Patrick Ransdell on Culture, Leadership & Winning

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net or nsgb.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Patrick Ransdell, patrickransdell@missouristate.edu Patrick Ransdell serves as the Athletic Director at Missouri State University, where he leads one of the premier athletic programs in the Missouri Valley Conference. In his role, Patrick oversees the strategic direction, culture, and operations of Missouri State’s Division I athletic department while supporting student-athletes, coaches, and staff across multiple sports. Throughout his career in athletics administration and coaching, Ransdell has built a reputation for strong leadership, relationship building, and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. His approach emphasizes character, culture, academic success, and competitive excellence. At Missouri State, he has helped guide the Bears’ athletic programs while focusing on long-term growth, student-athlete experience, and building a championship mindset throughout the department. In this conversation, Patrick shares insights on leadership, culture, and what it takes to run a Division I athletic department while investing in the next generation of athletes and leaders.

    44 min

  4. MAR 9

    Episode 288: Monday Mojo: The Elephant and the Rope: The Belief That Holds You Back

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" The Elephant and the Rope story is a widely shared motivational parable used in leadership, psychology, and personal development teachings to illustrate the power of limiting beliefs. The concept originates from animal training practices historically used in circuses and traveling shows, where young elephants were restrained with strong chains while they were small and unable to break free. Over time, the elephants learned that resistance was futile. As they grew into powerful adults, trainers could switch the chains to simple ropes because the elephants had already formed the belief that escape was impossible. The story has been popularized in modern leadership and personal development books and speeches as a metaphor for learned limitations—the idea that past failures or experiences can create mental barriers that prevent people from realizing their full potential. Today, the parable is commonly used in coaching, leadership training, and mindset development to illustrate how belief systems formed early in life can continue to shape behavior long after the original limitation is gone.

    6 min

  5. MAR 5

    Episode 287: Gratitude, Growth, and the State of the Game with Chris Yeager

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net or nsgb.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Chris Yeager, Head Football Coach Mountain Brook HS, AL Email: spartanfb@live Chris Yeager is one of the most respected football coaches and leadership mentors in the country, known for building elite programs rooted in humility, gratitude, and championship culture. With decades of coaching experience, Chris has impacted countless athletes and coaches through his commitment to developing not just better players—but better people. Coach Yeager’s leadership philosophy emphasizes servant leadership, daily discipline, and the power of gratitude as a competitive advantage. His influence extends far beyond wins and losses, as he continues to mentor coaches and leaders across the nation on how to build cultures that last. In this second conversation on the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, Chris shares powerful insights on humility, gratitude, leadership, and his perspective on the evolving state of football.

    1 hr

  6. MAR 2

    Episode 286: Monday Mojo: One Smile Can Save a Life

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"

    10 min

  7. FEB 26

    Episode 285: From Freshman to the Final Stage: The Jackson Cantwell Story

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"

    59 min

  8. FEB 23

    Episode 284: Monday Mojo: When the Why Is Big Enough

    For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"

    10 min
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Podcast by John Perry

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  • Creator
    John Perry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
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