The Elite Road Warrior Podcast

If you travel for business, you live in a whole other world most simply don’t understand. They think it’s an easy and glamorous life. But the road can be hard. It can be difficult to be both productive and effective. It’s a challenge to stay healthy and it’s a battle to stay connected with those you love back home.Too many business travelers are on auto-pilot and just plain burned out. But it doesn’t have to be this way.You want to be at your best no matter where you are but especially on the road but rarely are we taught how to master the business travel life.Until now.The Elite Road Warrior Podcast is for the business traveler who wants to leverage the road to transform their work, health, and home life while on the road.

The Elite Road Warrior Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Bryan Paul Buckley, with 95 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bryan Paul Buckley hosts The Elite Road Warrior Podcast, a business show with 95 episodes published.

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  Celebration of the 100th Episode of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast!

  Mar 26, 202647 min

  Welcome to the monumental 100th episode of the Elite Road Warrior Podcast! This episode we celebrate and celebrate with past guests, the Buck Fam appearances, and giveaway announcements. This is quite the episode and here's the line-up. BpB 100th episode intro BuckFam intro segment Jerome Wade special appearance Jeff Civilico Scott Mawdesley Alan Stein, Jr. Giveaway #1 - Kole Buckley appearance Jon Vroman Marcey Radar Wayne Lee Giveaway #2 - Trey Buckley appearance Garland Vance Beckie Farrant Jeff McMahon Jeff Brown Giveaway #3 - Susan Buckley appearance Jeff Feldman Megan Bearce Jake Thompson Brant Menswar Giveaway #4 - Kaleb Buckley appearance Sara Quiricino John DiDominico David Vasquez David McGlennon Giveaway #5 - Special appearance Mridu Parikh Dan Cockerell Keith Giaquinto Nick Howard Giveaway #6 - Kaitlyn Buckley appearance Treva special co-host appearance BpB 100th episode outro To watch the video celebration of all the above guests CLICK HERE

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  099 - How to Leverage and Maximize Transportation on Business Travel

  Mar 21, 202626 min

  Rent or Rideshare? It's one of the most common decisions every road warrior makes — and the wrong one costs you time, money, and energy. Bryan Buckley breaks down exactly how to decide, every trip, every city. The 5 Key Factors: Rent vs. Rideshare Cost — Rideshare isn't always cheaper. Factor in surge pricing, parking, gas, and insurance before assuming either way. Hassle — Rentals come with upsells and return inspections. Rideshare is simple pickup and drop-off. Pro tip: grab rental car damage protection through Alliance Global Assistance for $9/day. Destination — Research traffic and transit before you land. NYC is a rideshare city. Other destinations demand a car. Danger — Uber carries $1 million liability coverage in the US. Background checks exist, but so do reported incidents. An important factor, especially for solo travelers. Freedom — Rentals give you spontaneity. Rideshare means a 10–15 minute wait. Know your travel style. Uber vs. Lyft 84% of drivers work both platforms — so choose based on availability. International travelers: Uber only outside the US. Rental Car Company Rankings Based on a survey of 10,000 road warriors — and only 31 points separate first from last. Pickup time matters most. Hertz — Best airport locations Enterprise — Most US locations, best for avoiding fees Alamo — Best for unlimited miles, millennial favorite National — Skip-the-line Emerald Club, choose your own car Avis — Best for international rentals Thrifty — Best value and online check-in Dollar — Best rewards program, no blackout dates Budget — Cheapest in the industry Bryan's Personal Strategy Rideshare when: Leaving from home, downtown big cities, single-destination trips. Rental when: Multi-city routes, hauling colleagues, last day of the trip with luggage in tow. Bryan's go-to: National Car as an Executive Elite member — pick any car on the lot, including access to the newest vehicles.

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  20 Years on the Road: What It Cost Me and What It Taught Me - 098

  Mar 21, 202619 min

  Twenty years on the road leaves a mark — and Bryan Buckley isn't hiding it. In this episode built specifically for the Seasoned Road Warrior, Bryan gets honest about what business travel looks like at 56, what's changed across all six energy habits, and two personal disclosures that reshaped everything. The Six Energy Habits — Seasoned Road Warrior Edition: Move — It's no longer about peak performance. It's "do something, anything — not just nothing." Intentional movement, fitness center or not, every day. Fuel — Whole Foods, grocery stores, and a simple four-word mantra: Make The Healthiest Choice. The road doesn't make you eat poorly — your choices do. Rest — Bryan switched hotel chains for better sleep. That's how seriously rest is taken now. Rested means sharper, more effective, and more present in every area. Perform — Smarter, not harder. The Big 3 planning principle keeps priorities clear and performance high — even on the road. Develop — Reading on flights, an iPad mini loaded with books, and a growing spiritual practice that now anchors every road trip. Connect — Five kids at five different life stages. FaceTime, daily texts, and three consistent questions: What was your boom, your bummer, and your blessing? My Biggest Road Change — Alcohol Bryan spent a career justifying his drinking. Corporate dinners, happy hours, company cards. After honest conversations with his wife and a counselor, he made a complete change — on the road and at home. Coming up on five years of sobriety, he shares the truth behind the decision. My Biggest Road Challenge — Migraines Gallbladder surgery. Rotator cuff. Prostate cancer. All hard. None of it compares to living with severe neurological migraines on the road — averaging two to three injections per day. Bryan gets raw about flexibility, reliance, and the perspective chronic pain forces on you. 📚 Resources mentioned: Elite Road Warrior Elite Business Travel Boss The Road Warrior After God's Own Heart All available on Amazon now

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  Episode 096 - Dealing with the Dark Side of Business Travel

  Nov 22, 202341 min

  Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. Nick Howard is a seasoned psychologist and leadership coach. For over 15 years, Nick has helped leaders perform at higher levels while Intentionally treasuring their most important relationships. Nick has traveled nationally and internationally providing trainings to help strengthen leaders. He knows personally and professionally the joys and challenges of business travel as he is flies regularly What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior? What is the double-edged sword of experimenting on the road? How do you know when you’ve crossed the line between a habit and an addiction? What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits? What do you do when you feel guilt, shame and hopelessness? Question: (freedom / isolation) What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior? Question : (experimenting) What is the double-edge sword of experimentation on the road? Question: (bad habits) What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits? Question: (addictions) Question: (moral behavior) Question Seven: Question Eight: Question: Road Warrior Lightning Round Preferred Airlines Window or Aisle One thing you always do on a flight Preferred Hotel Chain Rental Car or RideShare / Preferred Vendor Least Favorite Airport Favorite City to Frequent Biggest Road Pet Peeve Question: How can we find out more about you? You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/096 Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at http://EliteRoadWarrior.com/096 I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources: LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

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  Episode 095 - Packing Like a Pro for Business Travel

  Nov 22, 202326 min

  Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results. There are two major elements to business travel packing: Luggage - aka: Carry On In episode 091, I listed myself preferred carry-on called the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage and I’ll put the link in the show notes as well. It’s designed for the business traveler from the durability to the packing compartments. It’s costly, around $250 but worth every penny for me since I take it everywhere on every trip. https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07JQ61D3R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner+black&qid=1604075216&sr=8-5 Work Bag Typical elements: Laptop Tablet Chargers Anything paper-related such as presentations, files, etc. Headphones Pens / Highlighters Back Pack Traditional Computer Bag Create a Packing List especially when you’re starting out for two reasons: Not forget anything Determine what you need and don’t need Toiletries Liquids Medications & Vitamins Tech & Office Casual Clothes Business Clothes Sleep Fitness Pool or Beach Trips International Trips Special Events You can pick up a copy of my packing list in the show notes at EliteRoadWarrior.com/095 Key Accessories Headphones - you may be a Bose or Beats fan. You may prefer in-ear or over the ear. No matter what you choose, don’t skimp in this area. I highly recommend Noise-Canceling Technology as well. Power strip - this may seem unusual or even a luxury but I’ve had many a time where I’ve needed to charge at the airport, restaurant, or hotel lobby and the one outlet within a mile is already in use. A power strip that “shares the wealth” is the perfect solution. I found one called the NtonPower Travel Power Strip that has 2 Outlets, and 3 USB Ports. It's a 15 inches Wrapped Short Extension Cord for only $17 on Amazon. I’ll put the link in the show notes. I find this ideal for a hotel room as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N854DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Water bottle - I’m not a fan of plastic and waste so Key ERW Accessories Flat Kiddos - an absolute must in my work computer bag that I can pull out at any point on my trip to take a picture of my Flat Kiddos. This has made a MAJOR Difference staying connected with my kids in a creative way on the road Frame the Fam Pics - I have two 5x7 frames in my carry-on and I pull them out when I unpack in my hotel. One is of me and my wife, the 2nd is a fam pic. I put them in two places in my hotel room to remind me of what is important at all times. Quick tip: take the glass out of the frame. #BadPersonalExperience Not Forgotten Journal - if there’s one choice that I made on the road was to take just 2 minutes a day to write something, anything, just not nothing to my wife to let her know she’s not forgotten while I’m on the road. I put this NFJ in my carry-on so even on a busy day, I can pull it out on the plane and wr

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