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Stories Worth Hearing

Stories Worth Hearing

Written by: John Quick
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Stories Worth Hearing, hosted by John Quick, is the evolution of the award-winning podcast United States of Small Business. In Season One, John spoke with business owners from across the country, highlighting the grit, innovation, and determination that define American entrepreneurship. Now in Season Two, Stories Worth Hearing broadens its scope—featuring conversations with people from all walks of life who have powerful stories to share. Whether it’s about building a business, overcoming adversity, leading with purpose, or leaving a legacy, each episode delivers authentic, meaningful.John Quick Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Building a Family Legacy: Rob Fitzpatrick on Business, Tequila, Television, and Entrepreneurship
    Mar 19 2026

    On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with entrepreneur and investor Rob Fitzpatrick, joined by his son, for a conversation about how business begins, how brands are built, and why family remains at the center of everything they do.


    Rob shares how he first got started in business, the lessons he learned along the way, and what first drew him into building a tequila company in an increasingly competitive industry. He also explains how his television projects came together, what it is like having parts of his life and business on screen, and the advice he now gives to other entrepreneurs looking to build something meaningful.


    His son also joins the conversation and offers a personal perspective on why he believes his father has been successful, what he has learned by watching him lead, and why he wants to help carry the family business forward.


    This episode highlights entrepreneurship, legacy, and the kind of family values that continue to shape both business and life.


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    30 mins
  • From Paralysis to Purpose: Jason Cooper on Recovery, Faith, and the Documentary Adversity
    Mar 16 2026


    On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jason Cooper, whose powerful life story is now reaching audiences through the documentary Adversity: The Jason Cooper Story.

    After a devastating car accident left him paralyzed, Jason was told he might never walk again. What followed became a remarkable journey of faith, determination, discipline, and refusing to accept that his story was over. His recovery and mindset are now at the center of a documentary created to inspire others facing adversity of any kind.

    In this conversation, Jason shares what life looked like before the accident, the emotional reality of hearing doctors tell him he may never regain movement, and how he mentally fought through some of the hardest days of his life. He talks about the discipline required to keep pushing forward, the role faith played in his recovery, and why he refused to let limitation define his future.

    Today, Jason has turned that experience into purpose, becoming a fitness trainer, encouraging others, and using his story to remind people that setbacks do not have to be the end.

    He also shares why bringing Adversity to film matters so much to him, what he hopes audiences take away from it, and how his story continues to open doors to encourage people everywhere.

    Learn more about the documentary Adversity: The Jason Cooper Story:
    https://globalfilmzstudios.com/adversity-the-jason-cooper-story-documentary/

    Stories Worth Hearing is hosted by John Quick and features powerful conversations with individuals whose life journeys offer insight, inspiration, and lessons worth hearing.

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    28 mins
  • From Fyre Festival to Redemption: Billy McFarland on Prison, Entrepreneurship, and Starting Over
    Mar 7 2026

    On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur widely known for the story behind the Fyre Festival, for an open conversation about ambition, accountability, and redemption.

    Billy shares how his entrepreneurial journey began long before the headlines. As a middle school student, he bought a server and started a small website domain hosting company, discovering early on that he loved building things, solving problems, and creating opportunities online. That early curiosity for technology and business set the foundation for a life driven by entrepreneurship.

    In this conversation, Billy also reflects on the most difficult chapter of his life, serving time in prison. He shares what that experience taught him about humility, responsibility, and the importance of learning from mistakes. Rather than allowing that moment to define his future, Billy talks about the idea of redemption and the determination to rebuild both personally and professionally.

    Billy also offers advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out, sharing lessons about taking risks, staying resilient when things go wrong, and maintaining the drive to keep building. He discusses what motivates him today, what keeps him pushing forward, and how his perspective on success and leadership has changed.

    Today, Billy is focused on building new ventures and working toward the next chapter of his entrepreneurial journey.

    Learn more about Billy’s current ventures:
    https://1wyre.com/
    https://bzmholdings.com/

    Stories Worth Hearing is hosted by John Quick and features powerful conversations with individuals whose life journeys offer insight, inspiration, and lessons worth hearing.

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    21 mins
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