Live Ready - Beyond Think & Grow Rich with David Ibarra
Conversations with Leaders that dive into the Success Principles of Live Ready!
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How does legal expertise shape local and state politics?
In this episode, we sit down with Ross Romero, a prominent Utah attorney, former state legislator, and current Salt Lake County Council Member. Ross shares insights from his incredible career path—from his education at the University of Michigan Law School to serving as the Utah Senate Democratic Leader, and his continued work as a champion for diversity, equity, and in...
Mark your calendars for August 1st, 2026! Scott Hughes and the Hughes Family Foundation invite you to the 4th Annual West Bountiful Car Show at West Bountiful City Park, Utah.
Expect an unforgettable day filled with unique custom builds, modern exotics, classic trucks, semis, and tractors. There will be food trucks, a live DJ, family-friendly activities, and an incredible raffle.
This year's show proudly supports Alzheimer's and de...
Want to know the blueprint for ultimate career growth?
We interviewed legendary ad executive and author Lionel Sosa about his early career struggles, major commercial triumphs, and lifelong dedication to learning.
Discover how he leveraged the core principles of "Think and Grow Rich" to elevate his life, build an iconic agency, and empower millions of others to do the same. This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, marketers, and any...
Want to know the blueprint for ultimate career growth?
We interviewed legendary ad executive and author Lionel Sosa about his early career struggles, major commercial triumphs, and lifelong dedication to learning.
Discover how he leveraged the core principles of "Think and Grow Rich" to elevate his life, build an iconic agency, and empower millions of others to do the same.
This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, marketers, and any...
What is the most powerful promise you can make as a leader? It isn’t your "WHY" statement—it is your "HOW."
In Lesson 8 of the Live Ready Learning Series, host David R. Ibarra breaks down "The Hidden Promise" and explains why leadership culture must start with your team members first.
Discover how to answer the quiet questions your associates carry to transform your organization from the inside out.
Welcome back to the Live Ready Podcast! Today, we sit down with Jason Volny to map out the exact mindset required to scale revenue, build elite teams, and dominate any market.
Jason’s story is a masterclass in execution. He shares his perspective on transitioning from Ukraine to the University of Utah, climbing the ranks in automotive volume at Henry Day Ford, and transforming dealership workforce performance at DrivingSales.
...Are you living in reaction mode, or are you leading with intention?
In Lesson 7 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra breaks down how to create a "HOW POWER" mindset. Discover why mindset is the ultimate operating system of execution and how moving from "task thinking" to "builder thinking" can completely change how you handle challenges, scale your business, and sustain long-term growth.
This lesson is featured in Dav...
This week on Motivational Monday, David R. Ibarra sits down with Cupbop President & COO Dok Kwon—the mastermind helping turn a humble Korean BBQ-in-a-cup into a national sensation!
From food trucks to Shark Tank success with Mark Cuban on board, this episode is packed with bold moves, big dreams, and leadership lessons you won’t want to miss.
Dok Kwon’s journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Once just a loya...
In this episode of the Live Ready Podcast, we sit down with Ed Bailey, the founder of Vision Capital Partners.
Ed shares his incredible journey of building a successful investment firm and explains his massive career pivot into teaching and podcasting.
If you want to learn what it takes to build a company and why the ultimate wealth is sharing your knowledge, this conversation is for you.
[From the Vault]
A comprehensive look at the remarkable impact of Mickey and David Ibarra in their later years.
From high school student leaders to national figures, the Ibarra brothers have spent decades paving the way for future generations.
Learn more about Mickey’s time in Washington, D.C. as a senior White House official and founder of the Latino Leaders Network.
Explore David’s incredible career as a corporate lea...
[FROM THE VAULT]
We are throwing it back to where it all began!
In this classic replay of the very first episode of the Live Ready Podcast, host David Ibarra sits down with his brother, Mickey Ibarra. Together, they share an intimate, raw look into their early years, the humble beginnings that shaped them, and the foundational lessons that sparked their journeys into leadership, public service, and entrepreneurship.
Mickey Ibarra i...
Is your physical health hindering your leadership? In Lesson 6 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra challenges the idea that leadership is strictly mental. If you are leading while exhausted, stressed, and depleted, you aren't just hurting yourself—you’re hurting your business and your culture.
Leadership is physical. The quality of your decisions is directly tied to the condition of the person making them...
Most people quit when the game gets tough. In Lesson 5 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra breaks down the four distinct seasons of a career and how to master each one—from learning the ropes to building a lasting legacy.
Stop trying to win early and start building "HOW Power."
This week, we are going to air a never-before-seen podcast where David was interviewed by Sir Dr. James Dentley at the Ethos Film Awards in Santa Monica, where our documentary received an award in the leadership category.
Check out the film here: https://www.livereadyinstitute.com/en/subscriptionplan/626f3703-3606-4302-a0de-25edde817aab
Michael Smith is a Co-Founder and the Patient Experience Coordinator at Peak Stem Cells in Murray, Utah. His professional focus on regenerative medicine and longevity is deeply rooted in a personal history of health challenges and the transformative loss of his brother, which reshaped his mission to help others achieve optimal wellness.
A Mission Born from Personal Tragedy Michael’s journey into health and wellness was profou...
In Lesson 4 of the Live Ready Learning Series, David R. Ibarra explains why adversity isn't an obstacle to growth; it’s the requirement for it.
Learn why "HOW POWER" leaders don't seek comfort, but instead use challenges to build the capacity, credibility, and character needed to scale.
In this 5-minute lesson:
- Why pressure reveals what comfort conceals.
- The "Hill Principle" of leadership.
- How to shift from reacting to l...
In this episode of Live Ready, host David Ibarra sits down with Paul Nygaard, former VP of Marketing at Larry H. Miller Management Co.
Paul shares how he applies the principles of "living ready" to the competitive world of automotive marketing and corporate strategy.
Discover how a clear purpose and disciplined action have fueled his award-winning career and how you can apply those same rhythms to your professional journey.
Clarity without action creates frustration. In this 5-minute leadership intensive, David R. Ibarra shares Lesson 3 from his upcoming book, Live Ready — Creating HOW Power.
Master the "Ready, Set, Go" Framework:
✅ READY: Accurate thought vs. assumptions.
✅ SET: Eliminating distractions that look like activity.
✅ GO: Executing through obstacles to build trust.
Stop explaining and start executing.
Royal Coburn joins us this week on the Live Ready Podcast – Beyond Think and Grow Rich.
As President of Competition Specialties, Royal is a respected leader in the automotive performance space. His journey reflects what the Live Ready philosophy is all about—discipline, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to consistent execution that drives lasting success.
In this episode, Royal shares real-world insight on leaders...
Welcome to Live Ready Beyond Think and Grow Rich. Hosted by, David R. Ibarra. Fueling your growth. Every week, we bring you high-level conversations with the leaders and builders shaping our world.
The Live Ready Learning Series. On select episodes, we dive into "Teaching Mode"—delivering a sharp, 5-minute leadership masterclass to turn your vision into execution.
Today’s Lesson. Straight from my upcoming book, Live Re...
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