Brian sits down with Dennis Gates, the head basketball coach for the University of Missouri. Coach Gates opens up about the rapidly changing landscape of college sports, shares his unique relationship-driven approach to recruiting, and imparts invaluable leadership advice on maintaining grace, having patience, and embracing the process.

1:46 - The NIL Era and Monetizing College Sports

05:20 - Financial Literacy for Student-Athletes

09:21 - Dennis Gates' Core Values and Recruiting

13:00 - Handling Pressure and Critics

16:16 - Why Coach Gates Chose Mizzou

20:20 - The Ultimate Goal

33:04 - Final Leadership Advice

Demetrius Doss graduated from THE Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where he played wide receiver and tight end with two Heisman quarterback finalists. He began embarking on a passionate calling in the financial services industry in 2011, after a close friend lost his father who passed away with no will and no financial security for his family. He chose to help other families avoid the nightmare his close friend went through.

On July 18th, 2020, Demetrius's life was changed forever. While participating in a church bible class, an armed man entered. Demetrius knew he had to do something and do it fast.

During this episode of BRob Inspired, Demetrius takes us through the day that changed his life forever, and how it has impacted him and his family's lives.

Damon West grew up in a caring, well-connected family with traditional values. In college, he was the starting quarterback for University of North Texas with big dreams. But after a career-ending injury prevented him from playing football, he fell into a depression and began to spiral down a path of destruction and hard core drugs. This path would continue post-graduation where he was introduced to methamphetamines by another coworker while training to be a stockbroker with United Bank of Switzerland. He was instantly hooked. The severity of his addiction led him to becoming the mastermind of a burglary ring where he caused irreversible harm to many innocent people until he was eventually caught and sentenced to 65 years in prison.

During his incarceration, Damon had a discussion with a seasoned convict that would change his whole outlook on life. The story of the coffee bean. He used the advice given to him to begin his journey to recovery and redemption.

During this episode of BRob Inspired, Damon tells us the story of how he went from behind bars to becoming a global inspiration. He is living proof that you hold the power is inside to forge your own destiny.

"Growth follows belief. But you have to believe in yourself before people believe in you"

To learn more about Damon West, book him as speaker at your next event, or purchase one of his best-selling books, visit: https://damonwest.org/