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Redefining What It Means to Win in Life and Business

In today’s fast paced world, the concept of success is often measured by external markers: wealth, status, accolades, and material possessions.

NewsBuilt to Scale: Why 2026 Is the Year to Go Bigger
December 19, 2025

Built to Scale: Why 2026 Is the Year to Go Bigger

I’ve learned something important over the last few years: Big outcomes don’t come from big moments. They come from years of intentional building that most people never see. 2026 isn’t about reflection.…
NewsBuilding What’s Next: The Evolution of Keller Swan and Our Next Chapter with TopDog Law
December 17, 2025

Building What’s Next: The Evolution of Keller Swan and Our Next Chapter with TopDog Law

In 2019, Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC was founded with a simple belief: you can build a successful law firm without losing your values, your culture, or your soul. At…
NewsBecoming an Ironman: What 140.6 Miles Taught Me About Life, Leadership, and Transformation
December 17, 2025

Becoming an Ironman: What 140.6 Miles Taught Me About Life, Leadership, and Transformation

On November 16, 2025, I stood on the edge of Tempe Town Lake with thousands of athletes, the sky still dark, the air thick with nerves and anticipation. I was…
October 2024A Year to Change Your Life: The Book That Started with a Promise to Myself
October 27, 2025

A Year to Change Your Life: The Book That Started with a Promise to Myself

An Ordinary Morning That Changed Everything On the morning of March 13, 2023, I sat on the floor of my bedroom, back against the wall, legs crossed, palms open. It was…
NewsLessons from Detroit: Fireproof Performance Summit & Public Conference
September 12, 2025

Lessons from Detroit: Fireproof Performance Summit & Public Conference

This past week, I had the privilege of spending several days in Detroit for the Fireproof Performance Summit and the first-ever Fireproof Public Conference. It was a jam-packed week—one filled…
NewsAttending Conferences with Purpose: Why Speaking Up Matters
August 21, 2025

Attending Conferences with Purpose: Why Speaking Up Matters

This fall, I have the privilege of stepping on stage at two powerful conferences—both of which are opening their doors to the public for the very first time. For me, conferences…
NewsWhen Setbacks Become Setups: Lessons from Ironman Training and Business Growth
August 21, 2025

When Setbacks Become Setups: Lessons from Ironman Training and Business Growth

Training for my first full Ironman has been one of the most humbling, transformative journeys of my life. It’s a constant test of discipline, endurance, and resilience. Every week brings…
NewsWe Made the Inc. 5000—But We’re Just Getting Started
August 13, 2025

We Made the Inc. 5000—But We’re Just Getting Started

There’s a special kind of pride that comes with being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication,…
NewsResilience in the Rough Seasons: What Happens When We Shut Down
August 11, 2025

Resilience in the Rough Seasons: What Happens When We Shut Down

There’s something that happens when life gets hard—when you hit a wall, face resistance, or go through a tough season. You start shutting down. You retreat. You avoid. You hide.…
NewsCulture Starts at the Top: How to Build a Culture of High Performance and Accountability
July 31, 2025

Culture Starts at the Top: How to Build a Culture of High Performance and Accountability

When I first started my firm, I didn’t have a clue what kind of culture I wanted to create. Like most new business owners, I was focused on getting clients,…
NewsResilience: Bouncing Back Stronger After Professional Setbacks
July 30, 2025

Resilience: Bouncing Back Stronger After Professional Setbacks

We’re a little past the halfway mark of the year—and if your year has been anything like mine, you’ve likely faced your fair share of challenges. There’s something humbling about…
NewsWhat We Learn from Losing—and Facing the Tower of Terror
May 27, 2025

What We Learn from Losing—and Facing the Tower of Terror

This weekend, my 9-year-old son reminded me of something that’s easy to forget as adults: the power of resilience, and the courage it takes to face your fears—whether on a…
NewsChasing the BHAG: Lessons from the Atlanta Marathon
April 21, 2025

Chasing the BHAG: Lessons from the Atlanta Marathon

Setting a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) is more than just aiming high—it’s about pushing yourself beyond perceived limits. My BHAG was to run the Atlanta Marathon in under four hours. One year…
NewsPushing Past Limits: My Journey Through the 4x4x48 Challenge
April 21, 2025

Pushing Past Limits: My Journey Through the 4x4x48 Challenge

This past weekend, I had the incredible experience of completing the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge — running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours straight. It was physically demanding,…
Strengthening Leadership Through Communication: The Power of Intentional Check-InsNewsStrengthening Leadership Through Communication: The Power of Intentional Check-Ins
February 21, 2025

Strengthening Leadership Through Communication: The Power of Intentional Check-Ins

In leadership, relationships matter. Whether we’re leading a business, a team, or even within our families, the way we communicate and support those around us makes all the difference. Recently,…
NewsThe Power of a State of the Firm Address: Why Every Business Needs One
February 12, 2025

The Power of a State of the Firm Address: Why Every Business Needs One

In the world of entrepreneurship and leadership, transparency is a key ingredient for building a strong and successful organization. One of the most impactful ways to foster transparency and alignment…
NewsThe Power of a Positive Attitude: Leadership, Recognition, and the Ripple Effect
February 3, 2025

The Power of a Positive Attitude: Leadership, Recognition, and the Ripple Effect

A few days ago, I had the incredible honor of watching my son receive the "Get REAL" award at his elementary school. These awards recognize students who embody the core…
The power of Goal SettingNewsThe Power of Goal Setting: Winning 2025
January 3, 2025

The Power of Goal Setting: Winning 2025

At the start of every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions. We all know how that story goes—the gym is packed on January 1st, diets begin in earnest,…
Rise-TransformNewsRise and Transform: Make 2025 Your Year of Change
January 3, 2025

Rise and Transform: Make 2025 Your Year of Change

This morning, as I laced up my running shoes and stepped out the door, the world around me was cloaked in darkness. It was quiet, still, and cold—the kind of…
Thanksgiving-ReflectionNewsThanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude, Family Traditions, and Sunrise in St. Maarten
November 29, 2024

Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude, Family Traditions, and Sunrise in St. Maarten

As I write this, I’m sitting on the deck of our cruise ship, docked in the breathtaking harbor of St. Maarten. The warmth of the Caribbean sun is a reminder…

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