Nightmare Success In and Out

What happens if your worst fear becomes your reality? Brent Cassity was a successful CEO working in a family business that grew to a national company that was recognized by the media of being the pioneers in their industry. Brent had it all and lost it all. He found himself standing at the gates of Leavenworth Prison to serve a 5 year sentence. Brent’s podcast explores the stories of inmates who were in and now out of prison. What was life like before they went in, life inside prison, and life now that they are back home. These conversations are deep, sad. often funny, but always interesting.

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Desperate road of bad choices to prison- Marc Glover Dec 02, 2021

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You will want to listen to this episode with Marc Glover. Marc received a 14-year sentence. He immediately takes us on a rollercoaster journey with his brutally honest assessment of all the different choices he made in his life. His Dad went to prison when he was 3 years old. He began getting kicked out of school from the 6th grade on for having issues with authority and running with the wrong crowd that eventually had him getting really good at cooking and distributing meth. Along the way, he also becomes an addict, daring prison to come and get him. His story is inspiring because Marc has a complete mindset change while in prison. He received his GED while serving time and learned various trade skills. He used his time to get better. So proud of him with what he has done with his life! He is now home in Joplin, Missouri with his son and daughter. He has a job he enjoys, and he is 16 years sober. Marc is an incredibly likeable guy, and an engaging storyteller. You will get engrossed in his story. I am not even sure if I interviewed Marc because I was so into the jarring vivid descriptions of his story. Check out Marc Glover on Nightmare Success IN and OUT

Nightmare Success IN and OUT Thanksgiving Gratitude Nov 24, 2021

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I want to take a pause this week and step back to let everyone know I am feeling a lot of gratitude. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It was not too long ago, I was forced to not be able to be with my family for Thanksgiving. There is not a lonelier time in prison than Thanksgiving and Christmas for an inmate. It makes me happy knowing the guys I was in Leavenworth with are now home for Thanksgiving. Now that I am home, I so cherish these family moments when the family can all be together at Thanksgiving. I don't want to ever get too busy to lose that feeling how special family holiday moments are.

I am feeling very grateful to have this podcast to be able to provide a platform for my guys to be able to share their stories. I am so appreciative of the shout outs, comments, and likes. It really feels me up, and I know it does with the guests on the podcast as well.

And...My Book Nightmare Success has just come out on Amazon. It is my life story. I am so excited about this finally happening and it is real...like in real book form! If you are itching to buy something this weekend...it is also available on Kindle.

Again, thanks so much for listening...I appreciate the support. It fuels me up!

I will be back next week with another Leavenworth Story.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Fortune 1000 Salesman starts selling the wrong thing - Corbin Bosiljevac Nov 18, 2021

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality? My guest this week is Corbin Bosiljevac who shares his gripping true story of his life and choices he made that lead him from a stand out high school athlete, Kansas University Graduate, Fortune 1000 salesman, to being an upper class black-market drug dealer. Corbin is an author of his new book, "On to the Next Thing." The first chapter of his book reads like the opening scene of an action movie...with the Federal SWAT team surrounding and raiding his house, Corbin escapes and runs straight at and past the Feds. Of course, he is eventually caught. The book is an exceptional read about not giving up on life no matter how far you have fallen. In the interview, Corbin is brutally honest about the small almost unrecognizable choices he made that eventually led him down the wrong path. He said he was always a pleaser and that led him into some wrong choices. Corbin's story is a mind-bending, thought provoking journey of adapting and surviving. His 7 plus years in several different prisons is particularly interesting with the strategies he used to cope. He has truly lived the Nightmare Success Motto...adapt, survive, and set yourself free. All-American looking Corbin Bosiljevac could easily be your next door neighbor. That makes the talk even that more interesting. I highly recommend Corbin's book, "On to the Next Thing." You will definitely want to read this book. I am proud of him... ex-inmate and published author Corbin Bosiljevac...come on in for the listen...

Lawn Care Business to Fast Money of drugs - Jim Strobbe Nov 11, 2021

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality? My guest this week is Jim Strobbe. Strobbe and I were bunkmates in an 8x10 cell for over a year. Needless to say I got to know Strobbe. He is one cool cat. He was pretty much the "RED" (Shawshank) of Leavenworth. Strobbe was a very resourceful guy. He owned a very successful landscape business in Kansas City. He also veered into the world of quick easier money of dealing in drugs that ended up spiraling into a ten year Federal Prison sentence. Strobbe in an engaging storyteller that takes us on a journey with him on how he adapted and survived every unfamiliar turn. He has made a positive transition after prison...he enjoys his job and the man he works for. He has been able to get involved as a Dad in his daughters lives, and he has a great girlfriend to top it all off. Strobbe shares some great advice about life and what is important to be happy. You will enjoy this listen with Jim Strobbe.

Remaining Positive when it all looks dark - James Borders Nov 04, 2021

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality? My guest this week is James Borders. James has a story that should be made into a movie. James grew up 1 of 16 kids in Hayti, Missouri. His dad died when he was a year old. His mom held the family together. James received a life sentence as a first time non-violent defendant. He spent 21 years in the system. His story is inspiring, and you won't meet a more positive person. He remarried his wife, and they have started their own business, a clothing line called "Entwined." James shares how he adapted and survived dealing with a life sentence, and how he was finally able to set himself free. You will want to listen to this episode! Check out their clothing line at https://www.entwinedapparel.net/

Mortgage King to Prison - Jason Rauschelbach Oct 28, 2021

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What happens when you worst fear becomes your reality? Brent Cassity interviews the people he was with in Leavenworth. They discuss life before prison, inside prison, and out of prison. This week Brent interviews Jason Rauschelbach the former CEO of The Mortgage Store. Jason shares his story of having it all losing it all and then entering the unfamiliar world of Leavenworth. He adapted to make his time work for him in prison. Jason also has some insightful thoughts about life after prison. Jason believes second chances are possible. He has stayed determined to seek opportunities outside of prison.

Don’t take away hope if hope is all you have - Joey Ramos (AKA Romo) Oct 21, 2021

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality? This week's guest is Joey Ramos, or as I know him, “Romo”. He has a heartfelt, gripping story that takes the listener on a journey from a Texas State Maximum Prison to Leavenworth Federal Prison Camp, and then back to Federal “Bloody Beaumont” Maximum Prison in Texas. Romo struggles, but he is always trying to find the right path through his strong Catholic faith. His emotional conversation explores the violence of gangs behind the walls, and his own survival in a dangerous world. Romo believes his passion for boxing saved his life as young teenager. He is now out of prison and helping others as a coach in the boxing world, which fills him up believing he is making a difference in young peoples’ lives. Romo was my first bunkmate and a tremendous help to me getting "set-up" in the Leavenworth world.

Wisdom along the White Collar Nightmare - Jim Clark Oct 15, 2021

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality? This episode we talk to Jim Clark from Kansas City. We discuss life before prison, in prison, and out of prison. Jim was one of the first guys I met at Leavenworth. He truly helped me get "set up" in prison. I will never forget that act of kindness. He introduced me to the inmate rules. I admired how he was making it work in prison. Jim shares his story of building a respected company, and then publicly losing it all. He held on to his faith and that was the engine that powered him through his journey. This is a reflective open discussion of hard days, inspired days, along with, tools Jim used to grit it through. These insightful tools can be useful to apply to our everyday lives. I am inspired with how Jim is now using his life experience to help others. He is involved with helping to mentor foster kids through an innovative idea that connects the youth to seniors. Come join me for this open intriguing discussion with Jim. I believe you will be glad you did.

What is Nightmare Success? Oct 05, 2021

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You are probably thinking Nightmare and Success are two words that do not naturally belong together. I am here to tell you they have always co-existed because if we want to succeed or set ourselves free... We have to walk through our own fears and nightmares to get to where we want to be. I have had extreme highs and lows in my life. I don't want my experiences to go to waste if I can help someone see that a second chance is possible, or help someone become unstuck to reach their potential. Our experiences build an invisible prison in our minds. The question is how do we break down those walls to set ourselves free.

Each week I will be interviewing the inmates I was with at Leavenworth Prison. We will explore the topic of overcoming life obstacles by discussing life before prison, life in prison, and now life outside of prison. These interviews will be inspiring, sad, sometimes funny, but hopefully always presenting something that you may choose to implement in your daily life to achieve Nightmare Success. Join me next week to hear a insightful interview from a Ex-Leavenworth inmate.

Nightmare Success In and Out teaser Sep 29, 2021

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What happens when you worst fear becomes your reality. Brent Cassity had it all and lost it all finding himself standing at the Gates of Leavenworth. How do you adapt and survive in an unfamiliar unknown world? What tools can help you to overcome obstacles to keep moving forward?

This podcast will explore those topics. Brent will be interviewing the inmates he was with at Leavenworth. They will discuss life before prison, life in prison, and now life outside of prison.

These conversations are inspiring, sad, often times funny, and always interesting.

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