Chris D. Bentley
Welcome to the Social 333 Podcast. The podcast that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the minds of controversial, thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural influencers, no topic is off-limits. Join your host, Chris D. Bentley, as he brings you candid unfiltered conversations filed with bold questions, unexpected insights, and authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you agree or disagree, each episode will leave you questioning the the status quo and thinking in new ways. Tune in for a podcast that dares to go where others won't.
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Wrongful-Death and Catastrophic-Injury Cases | Rusty Reynolds #social333podcast #79 In this powerful and informative episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Rusty Reynolds , a nationally recognized trial attorney who specializes in wrongful-death and catastrophic-injury cases . Rusty shares what really happens behind the scenes of high-stakes litigation, how families are impacted after life-altering accidents, and why accountability matters when negligence changes lives forever. From tragic loss to complex injury cases, Rusty explains how these cases are built, what victims and families should know before taking legal action, and the biggest misconceptions people have about personal injury law. This episode offers clarity, education, and real-world insight into a system most people only encounter during the worst moments of their lives. Whether you’re a legal professional, business owner, or someone seeking to better understand your rights, this conversation delivers practical knowledge and hard-earned perspective. ✅ What qualifies as a wrongful-death or catastrophic-injury case ✅ How these cases are investigated and litigated ✅ The emotional and legal realities families face after tragedy ✅ Common myths about personal injury and trial lawyers ✅ Why accountability and justice matter in civil cases ✅ Rusty’s experience handling complex, high-impact litigation 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Rusty Reynolds 01:11 – What qualifies as catastrophic injury, malpractice, and wrongful death cases 02:49 – Real examples of high-impact cases Rusty has handled 07:07 – Video evidence, elder abuse, and nursing home accountability 09:53 – When medical outcomes cross the line into wrongful death 12:48 – Medical malpractice explained: when a bad surgery becomes a case 15:10 – Truck collisions, liability, and separating facts from fear-based narratives 16:59 – Settlement trends vs long courtroom battles 19:04 – Practical advice for patients, families, and hospital safety 23:10 – Hospital technology, monitoring systems, and patient protection 24:09 – Allergies, exposure, and quality-of-care issues in facilities 25:27 – Lessons from 25 years of trial law: what Rusty would do differently 28:54 – Where to find Rusty Reynolds 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with experts who operate at the highest level of their profession. 📣 Share this episode with someone who should understand how wrongful-death and injury cases really work.
Dec 10
Why Do So Many Salespeople Suck and How Can They Improve? | Benjamin Dennehy #social333podcast #78 In this brutally honest and refreshingly direct episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Benjamin Dennehy , famously known as The UK’s Most Hated Sales Trainer . Benjamin exposes why most salespeople fail, why they struggle to close, and why traditional sales tactics simply don’t work anymore. With a mix of humor, candor, and uncomfortable truth, Benjamin breaks down the psychology behind selling, the mistakes nearly every salesperson makes, and the simple mindset shift that can completely transform your results. Whether you're in real estate, high-ticket sales, SaaS, or any commission-driven industry, this episode is a masterclass in selling the right way — without gimmicks, pressure, or cheesy scripts. If you want to understand human behavior, improve your closing rate, or stop sounding like every other salesperson out there, this conversation will change how you sell forever. ✅ Why most salespeople actually suck ✅ The mindset shift that instantly improves your sales performance ✅ How to ask better questions that reveal the real problem ✅ Why pressure and “convincing” kills deals ✅ How to make prospects chase you ✅ The difference between amateurs and true sales professionals 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Benjamin Dennehy 00:33 – Being “the most hated sales trainer” 02:14 – The biggest problems Benjamin sees in salespeople 07:17 – “They’re not interested” — misunderstanding buyer signals 09:46 – Why one-legged appointments fail & lessons from insurance sales 12:09 – Sales is a craft: tonality, pacing, and mastering the fundamentals 14:22 – Ego: the silent killer of sales performance 15:52 – Handling rejection without taking it personally 17:52 – Two years with zero deals: avoiding the “no-prospecting” trap 20:00 – Benjamin’s top advice for anyone entering sales 21:49 – Why every salesperson needs speech therapy 25:39 – Thoughts on today’s sales gurus and high-ticket trainers 28:15 – How new salespeople should actually learn: books, tapes, or seminars? 32:17 – Stop trying to be friends with prospects 35:07 – Why buyers are interested (and how to confirm it) 37:29 – Where to find Benjamin Dennehy 🎧 Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered conversations with top performers who aren’t afraid to tell the truth. 📣 Share this episode with someone in sales who needs to hear this immediately.
Dec 5
Military Veterans Living Their Best Life Aboard | John H. Davis #social333podcast #77 In this inspiring episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with John H. Davis , a U.S. military veteran who is now helping other veterans create a life of freedom, adventure, and fulfillment aboard whether that means traveling the world, working remotely, or building a new purpose after service. John shares his powerful personal journey, including the challenges of transitioning out of the military, the mental and emotional toll many veterans face, and how he discovered a lifestyle that brought him peace, purpose, and joy. Now, he’s dedicating his life to helping other veterans do the same through coaching, community, and real-world resources. This episode is a must-listen for veterans, active-duty service members preparing for transition, or anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what life after service can look like. ✅ John’s journey from military service to global freedom lifestyle ✅ The challenges veterans face after leaving the military ✅ How to find purpose, meaning, and direction post-service ✅ Traveling, working, and living abroad as a veteran ✅ The mindset shift needed to build a fulfilling second life ✅ How John helps veterans reinvent themselves through community & mentorship 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet John H. Davis 02:58 – PTSD, suffering in silence & how veterans cope 07:04 – John’s books and using writing to help others heal 08:13 – Veterans in Paradise: helping vets rebuild their lives abroad 12:51 – Can veterans live abroad full-time? Residency & return rules 16:10 – John’s favorite countries for veterans abroad 17:00 – The reality of third-world living vs. the U.S. lifestyle 18:55 – Safety abroad: security, tattoos & unexpected cultural moments 19:45 – Gratitude learned from living outside the U.S. 21:49 – Where to learn more about Veterans in Paradise & John’s books 🎧 Subscribe for more powerful conversations with leaders, veterans, and entrepreneurs rewriting what’s possible. 📣 Share this episode with a veteran or active service member who needs encouragement and clarity.
Dec 5
Holonomics and Maxing Out Your Energy | Kyle Anthony Trautmann #social333podcast #76 In this energizing and perspective-shifting episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Kyle Anthony Trautmann , a performance strategist and expert in holonomics a framework for maximizing your energy, productivity, and overall human potential. Kyle breaks down how your environment, thoughts, physical routines, and internal systems all interact to shape the results you produce in life and business. From optimizing brain and body function to understanding the deeper mechanics of personal energy, Kyle shares powerful tools you can apply immediately to improve focus, decision-making, and performance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, athlete, or anyone looking to operate at their highest level, this episode delivers a blueprint for unlocking your full potential. ✅ What holonomics really means and how it works ✅ How your energy system determines your success ✅ Practical tools for maximizing cognitive and physical performance ✅ How to improve discipline, consistency, and daily execution ✅ The science behind focus, burnout, recovery, and optimization ✅ Kyle’s routines, frameworks, and lessons from working with high performers 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Kyle Anthony Trautmann 00:29 – What Kyle’s company actually does 02:28 – Kyle’s overdose experience and what happened afterward 04:00 – Near-death clarity, spirituality, and why it didn’t stop him 07:00 – How his past shaped the creation of his company & mindset 10:10 – Heightened senses, intuition, and post-trauma awareness 12:15 – What Kyle offers high-performers, CEOs, and top salespeople 14:51 – Evaluating energy, drive, and ambition: how the process works 17:44 – The Steve Jobs principle of three daily priorities 20:29 – Where to find Kyle Anthony Trautmann 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with experts reshaping performance, mindset, and human potential. 📣 Share this episode with someone who wants to become the highest-performing version of themselves.
Nov 28
School Choice and Educational Reform | Corey DeAngelis #social333podcast #75 In this bold and thought-provoking episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Corey DeAngelis , one of the nation’s leading voices on school choice, educational freedom, and parental rights. Corey breaks down why the education system is failing families, how public school monopolies formed, and why giving parents the freedom to choose their child’s school is transforming the future of education in America. From funding students instead of systems to exposing powerful teachers’ unions, Corey explains the real issues behind declining academic performance — and what reforms are actually working. Whether you’re a parent, educator, policymaker, or simply someone who cares about the future of kids in this country, this episode delivers clarity, facts, and unapologetic truth. ✅ Why school choice is gaining momentum nationwide ✅ How teachers’ unions gained power — and why families are pushing back ✅ The real reason public education outcomes have declined ✅ Funding students vs. funding systems — what it means ✅ The rise of charter schools, homeschooling, and micro-schools ✅ How families can take control of their child’s education 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Corey DeAngelis 05:17 – Do school funds follow the student? How ISD funding really works 07:35 – The role of teachers’ unions and why they oppose school choice 11:43 – Homeschooling: pros, cons, discipline, and socialization 20:08 – Growing up in different school environments: how ZIP codes shape outcomes 22:38 – Public vs private school opportunities and the power of networks 28:05 – Where to find Corey DeAngelis 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders and thinkers shaping the future of America. 📣 Share this episode with a parent, teacher, or policymaker who needs to hear it.
Nov 26
From Retail Shopping Malls to First-to-Market Brands | Ward Kampf #social333podcast #74 In this exciting episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Ward Kampf , a powerhouse in commercial real estate and the president of Northwood Retail —one of the top retail development and leasing firms in the country. Ward shares decades of insight into how shopping malls transformed over time, how major brands choose where to open their stores, and what it takes to bring first-to-market concepts into booming markets. From national retail strategy to understanding consumer behavior, Ward breaks down the game behind the scenes—how brands expand, how deals are made, and why certain retailers dominate while others disappear. Whether you’re in real estate, retail, entrepreneurship, or just curious how big brands operate, this episode delivers rare industry knowledge you won’t hear anywhere else. ✅ How shopping malls evolved and what replaced them ✅ How major brands choose new markets and locations ✅ What “first-to-market” really means in retail ✅ How retail developers think when doing deals ✅ Why some brands explode in growth while others fail ✅ Ward’s advice for entrepreneurs breaking into retail 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Ward Kampf 00:45 – How Ward got into shopping centers and retail real estate 01:52 – Early career journey and off-air backstory 03:00 – Retail mistakes and lessons from leasing & development 04:51 – Leadership roles at major brands and what they taught him 06:16 – The shift in malls, declining traffic & changing consumer behavior 09:20 – Luxury VIP events and how retailers attract premium customers 11:42 – Retailers losing identity by chasing trends outside their niche 14:00 – Understanding different markets while flying 300+ days a year 15:15 – The future of retail: influencers, VIP events & new engagement strategies 16:20 – Ward’s Telly Award and his podcast “Backstory & Beyond” 19:00 – Ward’s legacy and what he envisions for the future of retail 20:25 – If Ward could fix one thing in his business journey 21:20 – Where to find Ward Kampf 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, builders, and innovators shaping the business world. 📣 Share this episode with someone who’s in real estate, retail, or building a brand that needs to expand.
Nov 22
From Being Shot-Point Blank to Developing Men to Walk with God | Carlton Young #social333podcast #73 In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Carlton Young , a man whose life story is nothing short of miraculous. From being shot at point-blank range to transforming his pain into purpose, Carlton opens up about the journey that led him to become a mentor, leader, and developer of men who want to walk with God. Carlton shares the moments that changed his life forever, the mindset shifts that pulled him out of darkness, and the faith that helped him rebuild everything from the inside out. Whether you’re struggling with direction, searching for meaning, or looking to strengthen your spiritual walk, this conversation is packed with raw truth, redemption, and encouragement. ✅ Carlton’s near-death experience and the miracle of survival ✅ How trauma shaped his mission to lead men spiritually ✅ The importance of accountability, discipline, and brotherhood ✅ What it really means to walk with God in everyday life ✅ How men can step into purpose, identity, and leadership ✅ Carlton’s message for anyone feeling lost or disconnected 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Carlton Young 02:24 – The gunshot story: what really happened 07:19 – Seeing people’s true intentions during deep pain 10:12 – Letting go, surrendering control & letting God drive 16:05 – The AIM framework & Mindset U explained 18:52 – Why men need brotherhood, hobbies & positive male spaces 24:27 – Overcoming hidden struggles through community and vulnerability 27:31 – How simple check-ins save lives: lifting men out of dark places 29:13 – Where to find Carlton Young 🎧 Subscribe now for more real, unfiltered conversations that challenge, inspire, and empower. 📣 Share this episode with someone who needs strength, direction, or a reminder that purpose can be born from pain.