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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.
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Chance Potts Email: chance@onemorebenefit.com
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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
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Chris Chism Email: cchism@pearlk12.com Cell: 662-549-0257
Chris Chism is the Superintendent of the Pearl Public School District in Pearl, Mississippi, with 29 years of experience in education as a teacher, coach, school leader, and district administrator. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Chris is widely recognized for his work in educational technology, data-driven instruction, and artificial intelligence in education.
Over the past 15 months, Chris has delivered more than 150 presentations on AI, speaking to educators, business leaders, and policymakers across the Southeast, Washington, D.C., and New York. He has presented at the Mississippi Capitol and appeared on radio and television discussing practical and ethical uses of AI. Under his leadership, the Pearl Public School District has earned an “A” rating for three consecutive years, while Pearl High School achieved significant gains in graduation rates—particularly for students with disabilities.
Chris is passionate about students, teachers, leadership, and innovation, and is committed to advancing education in ways that elevate people while preparing them for the future.
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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!"
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Chris Yeager Email: spartanfb@live.com
Head Football Coach Mountain Brook High School, Al
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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!"
Jeff Janssen Email: jeff@jeffjanssen.com
Website: Janssensportsleadership.com
Jeff Janssen is one of the world’s leading experts on sports leadership, team culture, and mental toughness. He is the founder of the Sports Leadership Center, where he has spent over two decades helping athletes, coaches, and organizations build championship mindsets and elite team cultures. Jeff has worked with Olympic teams, NCAA programs, professional franchises, and high-performing organizations across the globe. He is the author of several influential books on leadership and performance, including The Team Captain’s Leadership Manual and Championship Team Building. Jeff is known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership, accountability, and developing competitors who lead themselves and others at a high level.
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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!"
This episode brought to you by AJ Shavell
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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
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Colin Jonov Email: colin.jonov10@gmail.com Instagram: @colkyjonov10
Website: https://www.athleticfortitude.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-colin-jonov/id1719619849
Colin Jonov is a performance coach, speaker, and leadership mentor who works with athletes, coaches, and high-performing professionals to build sustainable excellence through discipline, consistency, and elite daily standards. Known for his practical, no-nonsense approach, Colin helps individuals close the gap between intention and execution by mastering habits, routines, and mental toughness. His work emphasizes doing the ordinary things uncommonly well—and doing them every day.
Colin Jonov has spent years studying and coaching the habits that separate good from elite. As a trusted voice in performance and leadership development, he challenges people to raise their personal standard, eliminate excuses, and embrace the daily work required for long-term success. Colin’s message resonates with competitors and leaders who understand that excellence is not an event—it’s a lifestyle.
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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!"
This episode brought to you by Lance Pedersen.
Email: lancepedersen@ccaschools.org
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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 episode of Never Stop Getting Better, I sit down with Pamela Yancy, President & CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau.
After nearly 35 years in banking, Pam made a bold career pivot—stepping into a role that allows her to serve the community she’s loved for decades in an even bigger way. We talk leadership, relationships, career reinvention, and what it really takes to help a community thrive.
Pam’s story is proof that leadership isn’t about titles or résumés—it’s about people, purpose, and showing up consistently. If you care about servant leadership, community impact, or navigating a career transition with courage, this conversation will hit home.
Pamela Yancy Email: pyancey@bransonchampber.com
www.explorebranson.com www.bransonchamber.com
Pamela Yancy is the President and CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, leading one of Missouri’s largest chambers with over 860 members and a region welcoming more than 10 million visitors annually.
Prior to joining the Chamber in December 2023, Pam spent nearly 35 years in the banking industry, rising from branch management to Community Bank President at Arvest Bank in Branson. Despite not having a college degree, she built her career through grit, relationships, and a deep desire to help people succeed.
Pam has long been a trusted community leader, serving on boards including Tri-Lakes United Way, Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks, the City of Branson Finance Committee, Taney County Partnership, Cox Branson Medical Center, and the Branson Chamber itself.
Known for her warmth, wisdom, and people-first leadership style, Pam believes you’ll always find time for what matters—and she’s committed to helping Branson continue to be a great place to live, work, and visit.
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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!"
This episode was brought to you by my good friend John Weaver.
Email: jweaver@mrapats.com
Podcast: The Culture Classroom
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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!"
Doug Pitt, pittttechnology.com, dougpitt.org, caretolearn.org, pittdevgroup.com, dougpittscontruction.com
Doug Pitt is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and global humanitarian based in Springfield, Missouri. He is the founder of Care to Learn, a nonprofit that has funded more than 4 million health, hunger, and hygiene needs for children across Missouri.
Doug is also the co-owner of Pitt Technology Group and Pitt Development Group, leading ventures in technology services and medical real estate development. In 2010, he was appointed the first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for the United Republic of Tanzania, where he continues to work with NGOs, businesses, and faith-based organizations to expand access to clean water, education, and economic opportunity throughout East Africa.
An avid mountain biker and outdoor advocate, Doug famously became the first American to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and descend it by mountain bike—raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for clean water initiatives. Above all, Doug is a servant leader, husband, and father who believes true success is measured by the lives we impact and the good we leave behind.
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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 Prison That Set Him Free
Alexander Solzhenitsyn didn’t walk into prison as a man of faith. He walked in proud, confident, and certain—certain that progress, power, and prosperity were the ultimate goals of life. A decorated Soviet officer, he believed the system, trusted ideology, and assumed success would always be earned by intellect and effort. Then one letter—one private criticism of Stalin—changed everything. He was arrested, stripped of rank, and sent to the Gulag. Cold. Hunger. Disease. Silence. Men reduced to numbers. Hope reduced to a rumor. Prison took everything from him—except the one thing he didn’t know he needed.
Lying on rotting prison straw, broken and humbled, Solzhenitsyn discovered a truth no classroom, medal, or promotion had ever taught him. When comfort was gone and pride was crushed, his soul finally woke up. He saw that prosperity doesn’t mature us—pressure does. Ease doesn’t shape character—suffering does. In the darkest place of his life, faith replaced ideology, humility replaced ego, and meaning replaced ambition. Prison, the very thing meant to destroy him, became the place that saved him. And years later, with clarity and gratitude, he would say:
“I bless you prison for there lying on rotting prison straw I learned the object of life is not prosperity as I had grown up believing but the maturing of the soul.”
Monday Mojo reminder: Sometimes the very thing we curse is the thing God uses to grow us. Don’t waste the hard season. Let it mature your soul.
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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!"
Phillip Deas Email - phillipdeas@gmail.com
Website: phillipdeas.com
Church: Northpoint Community Church in Bossier City, LA
Phillip Deas is a leadership coach, international speaker, and former championship-winning athlete who has spent more than 20 years helping individuals unlock their God-given potential in sports, business, and life. A former All-American quarterback and national record holder, Phillip’s athletic journey — marked by both extraordinary success and career-altering injury — shaped his deep understanding of resilience, identity, and purpose.
Today, Phillip coaches CEOs, pastors, sales teams, and high-capacity individuals through his Everyday Champion platform, equipping leaders with the mindset, systems, and faith-based principles needed to thrive in every area of life. He is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, and currently serves as Lead Pastor of Northpoint Community Church in Louisiana.
Phillip and his wife Destiny have traveled to more than 25 countries sharing a message of hope, leadership, and transformation. His mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire a championship mindset by bringing the eternal into the everyday.
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If this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a leader, coach, or teammate who’s committed to Never Stopping Getting Better — and check out Phillip Deas’ Everyday Champion work to begin building a life of purpose, discipline, and impact.
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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
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The Stonecutter Principle
There’s an old story about a stonecutter whose job was to break massive rocks into usable pieces.
Every morning, before the sun was fully up, he’d walk out to the quarry carrying nothing more than a hammer and a chisel. No heavy machinery. No shortcuts. Just his tools and his commitment to the work.
He’d find a huge stone—solid, stubborn, unmoving—and begin.
Swing.
Nothing.
Swing again.
Still nothing.
Ten strikes.
Twenty strikes.
Fifty strikes.
No cracks.
No sound of weakness.
No visible progress.
To anyone watching, it would look pointless.
Like wasted effort.
Like he wasn’t getting anywhere.
But the stonecutter didn’t stop.
He kept swinging.
One hundred strikes later—still nothing.
Then on the 101st swing, the stone split clean in two.
Now here’s the key part of the story.
It wasn’t the 101st strike that broke the stone.
It was every single strike before it.
Each swing weakened the stone just a little—so little you couldn’t see it.
So little it didn’t feel like progress.
But it mattered.
Success Hotline - 973-743-4690, Dr Rob Gilbert
Winning With Words, Zach Brandon, website: winningwithwords.beehiv.com
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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
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Zach Brandon, CMPC
Website: https://www.mvpmindsetconsulting.com/
Newsletter: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-threshold-lab/id1809845911
Twitter: @MVP_Mindset
Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader specializing in mental performance, human behavior, and high-performance development. He currently serves as the Mental Skills Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, overseeing mental performance services for players and staff across all levels of the organization.
Zach’s work centers on helping individuals and teams build the awareness, focus, and systems required to perform consistently under pressure—while also increasing fulfillment and enjoyment in sport and life. Prior to professional baseball, he worked as a Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, supporting elite athletes in baseball, basketball, tennis, and track & field, including Olympic and MLB performers.
A former college baseball pitcher, Zach was part of Linfield College’s 2013 National Championship team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Linfield College and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Applied Sport Psychology from Cal State Fullerton, where he studied under legendary sport psychologist Dr. Ken Ravizza.
Zach also writes the Winning With Words newsletter and hosts The Threshold Lab, where he explores the principles of attention, perspective, and sustainable excellence through storytelling and practical application.
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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!"
Two lumberjacks went to work at the same time.
They left at the same time.
Same forest. Same tools. Same pay.
But every day, one of them disappeared for an hour.
At the end of the month, the one who took the break chopped more wood and earned more money.
Why?
He wasn’t slacking.
He was sharpening his blade.
Leadership isn’t about working harder—it’s about getting better.
Invest in yourself daily. Sharpen your skills. Sharpen your mindset.
You don’t need more hours.
You need a sharper blade.
Never Stop Getting Better.
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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
Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"
Luke Falk Email: luke@coachlukefalk.com Website: https://www.coachlukefalk.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1969508019/ref=sw_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Luke Falk is a former NFL quarterback known for his perseverance, preparation, and steady leadership. A record-setting quarterback at Washington State University, Luke rewrote the school’s passing record book and became one of the most productive quarterbacks in Pac-12 history. Despite entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, he carved out a professional career by betting on himself, staying ready, and embracing the role of the ultimate teammate.
Throughout his journey—from overlooked recruit to Power Five star to the NFL—Luke has lived out the principles of discipline, faith, and resilience. His story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t always about the spotlight, but about showing up prepared when opportunity arrives. Today, Luke’s experiences offer timeless lessons on leadership, identity, and trusting the process when the path isn’t obvious.
Episode Highlights / Key Takeaways
-Betting on yourself when external validation is absent
-Staying mentally ready in uncertain roles
-Separating identity from position or title
-Leadership without the spotlight
-Faith, patience, and trusting the long game
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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
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Lucas Jadin & Steve Jones Leadership
www.jadin-jones.com
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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
Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"
Dr. Wayne Chappelle Website: psyoptimal.com YouTube: PsyOPTIMAL
Email: wchappelle@psyoptimal.com
Book: Heal Your Hurting Mind on Amazon now for Pre-Order
Dr. Wayne Chappelle—known to many as Dr. C—is one of the nation’s foremost experts in performance psychology, emotional wellness, and human behavior under pressure. A Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified Specialist (ABPP), and the Team Psychologist for the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Dr. Chappelle has spent over 20 years helping high performers strengthen their mental, emotional, and relational health.
His consulting work spans some of the most demanding environments in the world:
• U.S. Presidential aircrews
• Special Operations Forces
• Elite military leadership
• U.S. Olympic-level athletes
• Executives and organizational leaders
In both private practice and professional settings, Dr. C focuses on equipping individuals and teams with the psychological tools to manage stress, build resilience, regulate emotions, and sustain excellence in the face of adversity.
He is also a central figure in the new book Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About, written by Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel. In the book, Dr. Chappelle’s expertise provides a practical, science-backed framework for healing the mind and emotions—paired with powerful biblical truth and hope.
Dr. C’s mission is simple:
To help people understand their inner world, break free from mental and emotional burdens, and develop the resilience required to thrive in life’s highest-pressure moments.
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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!"
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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
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In this episode of Never Stop Getting Better, Coach John Perry sits down with coaching legend Butch Chaffin to talk about nearly four decades in the dugout, life lessons from USA Baseball, and what it truly means when ‘the game knows.’
Butch Chaffin Twitter: ButchBaseball29 Email: chaffinb1@pcsstn.com
Coach Butch Chaffin is one of the most respected voices in amateur baseball, with nearly 40 years of experience developing players and building programs that last. A longtime head coach at Cookeville High School in Tennessee, Butch has led his teams to over a dozen district and region titles while helping 120+ players continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Beyond high school baseball, Chaffin has become a fixture within USA Baseball, serving on national team staffs at the 12U, 18U, and Collegiate levels—including a gold medal win in 2017. He’s a 2024 Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee and a former scout for the Kansas City Royals. Whether mentoring youth athletes or refining the skills of future MLB Draft picks, Coach Chaffin leads with humility, high standards, and a deep love for the game.
“The game knows—what you put in, it gives back. Do things the right way, and baseball rewards you.” – Butch Chaffin



