You Took Me Fishing & May Have Saved My Life, with Brian Barber
April 12, 2024
Hosted by Patrick Laing
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Episode Description
In this episode of "Finding Certainty," join host Patrick Laing and Brian Barber, director of the nonprofit Mission Fish, as they delve into the critical work being done by Mission Fish to support veterans and their families throughout California, and beyond. With a focus on serving veterans and helping stem the unacceptable level of veteran suicides in our country, while also discussing the challenges of fundraising and meeting the immense needs within the veteran community, the duo offer insights into the vital role of organizations like Mission Fish, Certainty Management, and more. Tackling the sobering reality of veteran suicide rates in America, Laing and Barber discuss the urgent need for collective action. They shed light on the tireless efforts being made to combat this crisis and emphasize the importance of community involvement in providing support and resources. Through engaging dialogue and firsthand accounts, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the complexities facing veterans and the ways in which individuals and organizations can make a meaningful difference. Since both are fishermen, you’ll also gain insights into why fishing is the perfect vehicle to help veterans (and all of us) find purpose, peace, and comradery wherever we might be. Tune in to learn how we can all lend a hand in creating a brighter future for those who have served our country and how, together, we can make our communities and our nation a better place. To learn more about Mission Fish, visit https://www.missionfishusa.org. To learn more about Finding Certainty, Patrick Laing, or Certainty Management, or our global technology firm, Certainty Global, please go to www.certaintyteam.com or call us at (888) 684-3122.
Finding Certainty
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Create more certainty in your life and business with Finding Certainty's unique blend of insights, ideas, and special guests. Many of our small businesses and nonprofits need our help. They have missions that matter but struggle to bring them to pass. FINDING CERTAINTY offers a unique blend of insights, approaches, and special guests that can help. U.S. Army veteran and show host, Patrick Laing, brings his 30+ years of business experience to VoiceAmerica Business to explore the topic of CERTAINTY in our lives. Examples: Are you a business owner, 1099 contractor, part-time employee, or volunteer who needs group health coverage you can actually afford? Do you know a nonprofit who would benefit from unlimited zero-cost funding? How about cost reduction, school safety, mental health wellness, and more? All these and more are fair game on FINDING CERTAINTY. If you want more Certainty in your own life, you are not alone. Join us each Friday at 9 am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern. Find your own brand of Certainty and realize your personal American Dream with FINDING CERTAINTY. Let's unwrap The Certainty Experience together. Text the word Certainty to 26786 to learn more.
Patrick Laing
Founder and managing partner of Certainty Management, a Nevada based cost-reduction firm that helps raise zero-cost funding for U.S. nonprofits, Patrick Laing has 30+ years of business experience. A former Dale Carnegie instructor, his sales teams have achieved national recognition. One example: Patrick helped LeafGuard NW raise sales from $3.5MM to $20MM annually in just 3 years. They became # 1 in the country out of 65 offices. Promoted to National Trainer, he traveled nationwide, raising close rates 2-3 x at multiple offices. A U.S. Army veteran, Patrick worked in counter intelligence, held a Top-Secret clearance, and also served as a linguist in Italian. A graduate of BYU-Provo, Patrick served a two-year service mission for his church in Italy (‘89-90). While working for Delta Airlines, he received their top award, The Customer Service Citation. In addition to hosting Finding Certainty, Patrick is a contributing author to the Mission Matters series, a collection of lessons from CEOs whose companies are making a difference. Married to Tessha Laing, they live in Las Vegas and are proud dad and step-mom to 4 scholarship winners: in tumbling (U. of Oregon), diving (Cal State-Bakersfield), and academics x 2 (U. of OR & Wellesley College). Their youngest son, Evan, is a sponsored mountain bike racer. Patrick enjoys fly fishing, traveling, and time with his family. His proudest achievement, other than dad and husband, is the free nonprofit fundraising help his company provides.
Episode Directory
April 2024
- 4/26/2024: Not Just What You Do, But Who You are, with Cayla Horey Listen Now
- 4/19/2024: How I've Helped Publish Over 15,000 Books, with Chris O’Byrne Listen Now
- 4/12/2024: You Took Me Fishing & May Have Saved My Life, with Brian Barber Listen Now
- 4/5/2024: Insights from Patrick (Monologue): "D” is for Discipline Listen Now
