Some music doesn’t just play in the background — it becomes part of who you are. In this episode, Jeff Burgess reflects on how the band Yes became the soundtrack of his life, shaping not just his musical taste, but his emotional world, friendships, and even how he approached work and opportunity.

Jeff traces his journey from early exposure to 1960s music through the moment progressive rock redefined what was possible, and why Yes stood apart from everything else. He shares how their complexity, harmonies, and ambition resonated deeply, forging lifelong memories through concerts, friendships, and decades of shared experiences. From Close to the Edge to front-row shows and backstage moments, this episode is a love letter to music that dared to be bigger than the radio.

A reflective, passionate episode about art, influence, and how the right soundtrack can quietly guide a life — one bold “Yes” at a time.

To learn more about Jeff’s journey, pick up a copy of 𝙄𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚: 𝙈𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 today! Now also available in audiobook format.

100% of all royalties go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project!

Wondrous Stories.... Words and music by Jon Anderson.

Copyright held by Atlantic Recording Corporation (℗ 1977, 2003, 2008)

What happens when your mind remembers everything — including the moments you wish it wouldn’t? In this episode, Jeff Burgess explores how vivid childhood memories, both painful and formative, shaped the person he eventually became.

Jeff reflects on growing up in a turbulent family environment, navigating neglect, loss, and early recklessness, and carrying the burden of a photographic memory that preserved every detail along the way. He shares how broken bones, public embarrassment, and emotional distance became unlikely teachers — ultimately instilling empathy, independence, and compassion for others.

A deeply reflective episode about learning from what hurt, finding strength in survival, and turning difficult memories into lessons that last a lifetime.

To learn more about Jeff’s journey, pick up a copy of 𝙄𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚: 𝙈𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 today! Now also available in audiobook format.

100% of all royalties go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project!

Wondrous Stories.... Words and music by Jon Anderson.

Copyright held by Atlantic Recording Corporation (℗ 1977, 2003, 2008)

Most sales conversations fail before the meeting even starts — not because of price or product, but because of a lack of confidence. In this episode, Jeff Burgess explains why real confidence isn’t improvised in the room — it’s built long before you walk through the door.

Jeff breaks down how preparation, listening, and intellectual honesty create a quiet authority that customers trust. He shares why doing deep homework, asking better questions, and admitting what you don’t know are strengths, not weaknesses — and how that mindset turns conversations into long-term relationships. When confidence is grounded in substance rather than showmanship, selling becomes natural instead of forced.

A sharp, practical episode about earning trust, avoiding ego-driven mistakes, and why confidence — when done right — closes more doors than pressure ever could.

To learn more about Jeff’s journey, pick up a copy of 𝙄𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚: 𝙈𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 today! Now also available in audiobook format.

100% of all royalties go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project!

Wondrous Stories.... Words and music by Jon Anderson.

Copyright held by Atlantic Recording Corporation (℗ 1977, 2003, 2008)