E22 - Raising the Standard: You're Capable of More Than You Think

At 19, Gary Rowan knew he was going nowhere. He walked into a Marine Corps recruiting office and asked, "How soon can I go?" They said Friday. Same week.

Five years as a Marine K-9 handler taught him something that changed everything: anything the person to his left or right could do, he could do. And if he tried harder, he could do it better.

Now he runs Wild Boar Land Management, raises two kids with his wife Brittany, runs 60-80 miles a week training for the Boston Marathon, and gets up at 4am to do it all over again.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why he joined the Marines to change his circumstances
• What boot camp revealed about what he was capable of
• Building a business one "yes" at a time
• The cost of choosing comfort
• Why easy is poison
• Gratitude as the antidote to stress
• Raising kids to be tough but kind
• Why there are no secrets - just doing the work

"Planning without action is just procrastination with a notebook."

If you're a man who knows you're capable of more but keeps making excuses, this one's for you.

Tax season is here—and whether you love it or dread it, this conversation is one you need to hear.

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Dame, a CPA in Valdosta with 43 years of experience, to break down what everyday people need to know about taxes in 2026 and beyond. We cover the Big Beautiful Bill and what actually changed, no tax on tips and overtime (and the fine print nobody's talking about), Georgia income tax updates, when you actually need a CPA vs. TurboTax, and how to think about taxes as stewardship, not just a burden.

But this episode goes way beyond numbers. Tim shares how his son's life was saved at South Georgia Medical Center—and how that moment led him to serve on the hospital board for the past decade. We talk about faith, fear, finances, and what it really looks like to stop trying to control everything and let God lead.

If you've been avoiding your taxes or your finances, this is the episode to help you take that first step.

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In this New Year's episode, host Gavin Merwin sits down with Dr. Ken Register, a chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience, to explore what true health really means—and why it matters.

Dr. Ken shares his blueprint for physical wellness: quality sleep, real foods, proper hydration, vitamins and supplements, movement, and spinal alignment. But beyond the practical advice, he connects it all back to a deeper purpose—honoring God by taking care of the body He's given us.

Together, they discuss why short-term goals like "losing 10 pounds by summer" fall short compared to a long-term vision of playing with your grandkids at 70. Dr. Ken explains how he and his wife Staci have instilled these values in their four children, the power of functional fitness, and why your "why" determines whether you'll stick with healthy habits past the third week of January.

Whether you're looking to start the new year strong or simply want a fresh perspective on wellness, this conversation offers both practical steps you can take today and the motivation to keep going for the long haul.