I'm Up! He Sees Me, I'm Down! Podcast

Mike Turner
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Business

This is "I’m Up, He Sees Me, I’m Down" — the podcast that breaks down the role of the Fractional CTO through a lens of tactical precision and real-world business impact. I’m Mike Turner, Marine veteran and founder of AlamoTech. I help growing companies understand the why, when, and how of bringing in high-level tech leadership without the full-time cost. Whether you're scaling a startup, fixing tech chaos, or trying to align your tech with your business goals. I’m here to give you straight talk, clear insights, and a mission-first mindset. Think of me as your CTO on call in, out, and always moving with purpose.

  1. 12h ago

    Twice Broken, Still Standing — Rebuilding Life, Leadership, and Purpose After Cancer

    In this inspiring episode, Savio Clemente shares his remarkable journey through cancer, resilience, and leadership. Discover how he navigated life-threatening health challenges, embraced faith, and turned adversity into purpose, offering valuable lessons for leaders and individuals alike. keywords resilience, leadership, cancer, faith, wellness, mental health, personal growth, healthcare innovation, emotional intelligence, transformation key topics Cancer journey and resilience The Aloha framework for healing Faith and spirituality in recovery Leadership after crisis and relapse guest name Savio Clemente key frameworks Aloha Framework action items Practice the Aloha framework: acknowledge, listen, open, harness, act with courage. Use silence and stillness to connect with your inner messages. Share your wisdom freely to foster growth in others. Approach health and leadership with a holistic, non-linear perspective. Titles From Cancer to Leadership: Savio Clemente's Resilience Journey The Middle Way: Navigating Life and Illness with Savio Clemente sound bites "Lean into the discomfort, don't avoid it" "Share your wisdom freely to empower others" "Find common ground beyond polarization" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Leadership 03:14 Savio's Early Life and Career Journey 06:03 Facing Cancer: The First Diagnosis 08:52 The Journey Through Treatment and Recovery 12:03 The Second Cancer Diagnosis and Its Challenges 14:55 Exploring Faith and Belief Systems 17:48 Integrating Healing Modalities and Personal Growth 23:07 Reframing Cancer Treatment 28:15 Leadership Through Crisis 33:07 The Role of Humanity in Healthcare 39:21 Lessons from Cancer and Leadership 43:37 Finding Clarity in Chaos resources Savio Clemente's Website - https://aviopclementi.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/humanresolve LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/savioclemente

    46 min

  2. May 29

    The Five C’s of Influence: From Rock Bottom to a Stage That Pays

    The conversation covers a range of topics including life-changing habits, influential books, career pivots, journalism, media integrity, teaching in inner city Los Angeles, and mindset and attitude. The speakers discuss the impact of pivots in their careers and lives, the challenges of journalism and the importance of media integrity, the experience of teaching in inner city Los Angeles, and the significance of mindset and attitude in leadership and personal development. The conversation delves into the importance of mindset and positive influence, highlighting the impact of storytelling in leadership and communication. It emphasizes the power of a positive mindset and the nurturing of a supportive environment. Additionally, it explores the significance of storytelling in leadership, communication, and public speaking, emphasizing the use of relatable, authoritative, and purposeful storytelling to engage and connect with audiences. Takeaways PivotsJournalism vs. CommentaryTeaching ExperienceMindset Positive mindsetThe power of storytelling Chapters 00:00 Mindset and Attitude

    51 min

  3. May 22

    Make AI Choose You

    The conversation covers the impact of health, early life experiences, navigating personal challenges, real-world business experience, vertical specialization, and the importance of authenticity and human connection in business. The conversation delves into the significance of authenticity in business, the influence of values on business operations, the impact of marketing AI on business owners, and the pitfalls of digital marketing and AI. The key takeaways emphasize the importance of authenticity and value-based business approaches for long-term success. Takeaways Health impactUnique business adviceStarting from zeroPersonal challengesCompartmentalizationVertical specializationHuman connection Authenticity in business is crucialValue-based business approach is essential for long-term success Chapters 00:00 Impact of Health06:08 Navigating Personal Challenges14:25 Real World Experience21:24 Authenticity and Human Connection33:17 The Pitfalls of Digital Marketing and AI

    45 min

  4. May 15

    The Long Game: Consistency, Commitment, and a Life That Holds Up

    The conversation covers Kirk McCarley's early life, career, marriage, broadcasting, executive leadership coaching, and the impact of fear. Kirk shares insights on routine, overcoming fear, and the misunderstood measures of success. The conversation also delves into the impact of authenticity in media and the importance of communication. Takeaways RoutineOvercoming fear Chapters 00:00 Early Life and Career05:44 Marriage and Longevity18:57 Executive Leadership Coaching32:44 Overcoming Fear and Impact of Fear

    37 min

  5. May 8

    The Golden Principles — Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog

    Most people think leadership is about strategy, authority, or results. Andy Neillie sees it differently — leadership is personal. In this episode, Andy breaks down what over 20 years of real-world leadership has taught him — from building multi-million dollar businesses to leading teams inside high-pressure environments. But what makes this conversation different is where those lessons come from. Some of the most powerful leadership principles Andy teaches didn’t come from boardrooms — they came from rescued dogs. We get into: • How bad leadership early in his career shaped his mission • Why most managers fail when they try to “lead” • The four necessities every leader must develop to earn trust • What companies get wrong about culture and retention • How faith, character, and discipline show up in real leadership This isn’t theory. It’s practical, hard-earned truth about what it actually takes to lead people well. If you’ve ever worked under a bad leader — or you’re trying to become a better one — this episode will hit home. 🎧 Listen now and rethink what leadership really means.

    40 min

  6. May 1

    She Pushed Through the Pain… Until Her Body Broke

    Based on the transcript and the "She Pushed Through the Pain..." hook from your screenshot, here is a compelling episode description for I’m Up He See’s Me I’m Down. Episode Description"I always experienced really bad hip pain and no one really knew where it was coming from... I was taught that pain is mental and that we could just endure through it." What happens when your entire identity is built on your ability to outrun the pain—and then your body finally says, "No more"? In this powerful episode of I’m Up He See’s Me I’m Down, host Mike Turner sits down with leadership coach and organizational expert Carylynn Larson. For years, Carylynn defined herself as an elite marathon runner, using the sport as a coping mechanism for life's stresses. But beneath the surface, a battle with hip dysplasia and a silent struggle with an eating disorder were leading her toward a total physical and mental breaking point. In this conversation, we discuss: The Cost of High Expectations: Growing up in an academic household and the pressure to excel at all costs.The Military Spouse Journey: Navigating isolation, deployment during a pandemic, and the vital role of community.The Breaking Point: Moving from elite athlete to being confined to a wheelchair, and the "hard work" of learning to sit with yourself.Identity vs. Achievement: How to lead when your "superpower" is taken away and you’re forced to reconnect with your body and faith.Healing Communities: Why modern organizations need leaders who aren’t just "task-oriented," but who create safe spaces for the human experience.Carylynn’s story is a masterclass in resilience—not the surface-level "hustle" kind, but the deep, transformative grit required to rebuild a life from the ground up.

    40 min

  7. Apr 17

    Creating Value Instead of Chasing It

    Most people spend their lives chasing value, in their career, relationships, and identity. But what if that’s the problem? In this episode, Mike sits down with Jordan White, a self-leadership coach, to break down what it actually means to create value instead of chase it. They dive into identity, mindset, and the internal work most people avoid, including how your thinking patterns shape your decisions, your leadership, and ultimately your life. Jordan shares his journey growing up navigating identity, how that shaped his perspective on leadership, and why self-awareness is the foundation for everything. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or unsure of your next move, this conversation will challenge the way you think.

    49 min

  8. Apr 10

    The Hard Truth About Leadership: It Starts With You

    Kevin D’Anna didn’t have a "typical" path to success. His early chapters were written in the shadow of an alcoholic father and a childhood spent moving between 27 different homes. By age 18, he was facing his first DUI; by his third, he was sitting in a jail cell realizing he had built the very bed he was lying in. The turning point wasn't a sudden stroke of luck—it was a book and a choice. He realized that he was his own biggest problem. Once he took ownership of his life, he didn't just find sobriety; he found his calling as a leader. He went from bartending to running a Hertz counter, eventually buying a collision center and nearly doubling its revenue in three years by focusing on the one thing most owners ignore: the people. Today on I’m Up He See’s Me I’m Down, we sit down with Kevin to discuss: The moment he realized alcohol was stealing his potential How to transition from a "technician" to a true CEO Why he’s now on a mission to give Think and Grow Rich to an entire generation of kids This isn't surface-level motivation. This is a story about the grit required to rebuild from the ground up.

    35 min
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This is "I’m Up, He Sees Me, I’m Down" — the podcast that breaks down the role of the Fractional CTO through a lens of tactical precision and real-world business impact. I’m Mike Turner, Marine veteran and founder of AlamoTech. I help growing companies understand the why, when, and how of bringing in high-level tech leadership without the full-time cost. Whether you're scaling a startup, fixing tech chaos, or trying to align your tech with your business goals. I’m here to give you straight talk, clear insights, and a mission-first mindset. Think of me as your CTO on call in, out, and always moving with purpose.

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