Winning The Moment

Would you walk away from a game of checkers after being jumped one time? Of course not. You still have eighteen pieces left and plenty of opportunities to win. But as adults, we lose sight of life's entire board. Once we mess up, we think the game is over. Winning the Moment is a guide to living the life you want and becoming the person you want to be. On this podcast, Cody will interview different people from all walks of life and backgrounds. Cody will be asking what is their biggest win, biggest lost, routine, mentor, and most importantly how do they define success?

Winning The Moment is a education podcast hosted by Cody Adent, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cody Adent hosts Winning The Moment, a education show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #89

  Episode 89: The Conversation 20 Years in the Making — Cody & Micah Pilkey

  Sep 16, 20261h 15mS1

  Some conversations take a long time to happen. After more than 20 years, Cody finally sits back in the chair for a conversation he has been waiting two decades to have—with his former high school best friend, Micah Pilkey. Cody and Micah were once incredibly close. But when an investment went bad, their friendship fell apart and ultimately ended up in court. What followed was more than 20 years of silence, unanswered questions, hurt, and unfinished business. Then, in the summer of 2025, Micah reached out and made things right by returning the investment. Now, for the first time, Cody gets the opportunity to ask the questions he has carried with him for two decades. In this deeply personal and long-awaited conversation, Micah sets the story straight and shares his side of what happened all those years ago. But the conversation goes far beyond the events that ended their friendship. Micah opens up about a journey that took him from incredible highs, through federal prison, and ultimately toward rebuilding his life, his purpose, and his career. Toda https://www.instagram.com/micah_pilkey/?hl=en y, he is a real estate developer focused on creating affordable housing and tiny-home communities while helping create opportunities for people looking for stability and a second chance. This is a conversation about friendship, failure, accountability, forgiveness, redemption, and second chances. What really happened 20 years ago? Why did Micah make the decisions he made? What was happening behind the scenes that Cody never knew? And after two decades apart, can two old friends finally find peace with the past? Episode 89 of Winning The Moment is one of Cody's most personal conversations yet—and one that has been 20 years in the making. Connect w/Micah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-pilkey-12a754433/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micah_pilkey/?hl=en Website: https://micahpilkey.com/ Support the show https://www.codyadent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_adent/

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  Episode #88

  Episode 88: Winning The Moment with Matthew Dickerson: Building the “Uber for Home Services”

  Jan 14, 20261h 14mS3

  In this episode of Winning The Moment , Cody Adent sits down with Matthew Dickerson , serial entrepreneur and the founder of Tdooz —a revolutionary app that makes booking home services as easy as tapping a button. Matthew transformed a universal pain point—the headache of finding reliable vendors—into a bold vision. What started with over two years of self-funding has become a full-fledged platform that enables users to book professional services like pest control, window washing, pool cleaning, HVAC filter replacement, and more in just seconds. Pre-vetted, licensed, and insured vendors show up at the exact time you choose—no more waiting around. Buzzsprout+1 Southern Utah Home Builders Association In this episode, Matthew shares: The moment that sparked Tdooz —when frustration became opportunity. Buzzsprout How Tdooz works : instant pricing, precise scheduling, no service windows, and services delivered by a trusted network. tdooz.com+1 His vision for empowerment : enabling entrepreneurs to launch service businesses without endless marketing and giving busy families more freedom in their day. Buzzsprout Growth momentum : Tdooz recently raised $750K in seed funding to expand service offerings, scale technology, and reach new markets. LeadsOnTrees If you've ever been stuck trying to find a reliable service provider—or wish building your own service business was simpler—Matthew’s journey is a masterclass in turning frustration into startup innovation and community empowerment. Support the show https://www.codyadent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_adent/

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  Episode #87

  Episode 87: Winning The Moment with Jim Murphy: Inner Excellence and the Pursuit of Extraordinary Performance

  Dec 10, 202545 minS2

  Just weeks before the Super Bowl, cameras caught Eagles’ star AJ Brown reading Inner Excellence on the sidelines. Overnight, the book skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon—and for good reason. This week on Winning The Moment , Cody Adent sits down with Jim Murphy , performance coach, speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life . Jim’s groundbreaking training system has transformed world champions, Olympic athletes, and top executives by merging two decades of research, interviews with elite performers, and his own hard-earned lessons as a professional athlete. His message is simple but profound: the pursuit of extraordinary performance and the pursuit of the best possible life are the same path. In this episode, Jim shares: How to develop self-mastery and let go of what you can’t control Proven techniques to overcome anxiety and eliminate mental blocks How to train your subconscious mind to release limiting beliefs Why peak performance is not about winning—it’s about living fully with purpose and freedom From PGA Tour champions to Olympic athletes, Jim’s clients consistently have their best years under his guidance. His work extends beyond sports into leadership, business, and life transformation through Inner Excellence retreats worldwide. If you’re ready to master your mind, unlock peak performance, and live a life of deep purpose, Jim Murphy’s wisdom will help you win the moment. 📌 Connect with Jim Murphy: Website: InnerExcellence.com Book: Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life Support the show https://www.codyadent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_adent/

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  Episode #86

  Episode 86: Winning The Moment with Owen Sammarone: Turning Instagram into a Full-Time Book-Influencer Career

  Nov 12, 20251h 20mS2

  In this episode of Winning The Moment , Cody Adent sits down with Owen Sammarone , the mind behind the celebrated Instagram account @unleashtheknowledge . Owen has carved out a unique niche—curating and sharing powerful insights from business and self-help books—and turned that into a thriving full-time career as a book influencer and community-builder. Forbes What started as a personal journey—drawing inspiration from the reading habits of coaches while working in college basketball—evolved into a flourishing platform. Owen’s authenticity and dedication caught the attention of authors who now partner with him to promote their books to his engaged community. Thought Leadership Leverage Forbes In this episode, Owen shares: How he transitioned from the world of basketball to book influence and community-building. Thought Leadership Leverage The power of niching down and offering consistent value on social platforms. A pivotal moment when a heart doctor reached out to pay for book promotion—his first step toward building a business. Thought Leadership Leverage The art of growing an engaged platform by delivering focused, meaningful content consistently. Strategies for authors to leverage book influencers and create effective promotional partnerships. If you're an entrepreneur, author, or creative looking to build a meaningful online presence—or simply someone who loves the impact of great books—Owen’s journey is packed with insights on authenticity, audience-building, and turning passion into a sustainable career. Support the show https://www.codyadent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_adent/

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  Episode #89

  Bonus Episode! Winning The Moment with Jen Milks & Kelly Meredith – The Sparkling Science Behind Dottir

  Oct 24, 202554 minS3

  In Episode 89 of Winning The Moment , host Cody Adent goes deep with two visionary entrepreneurs: Jen Milks, PhD & MBA, and Kelly Meredith, who together launched the sparkling Icelandic marine-collagen drink Dottir (visit drinkdottir.com and check out their Instagram @drinkdottir). Their mission? To disrupt the drink category by offering a delicious, zero-gram-sugar beverage that delivers clean marine collagen in flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Mandarin Orange, and Mixed Berry—direct-to-consumer and crafted with purpose. Jen and Kelly walk us through: How they identified a gap in both wellness and beverage industries and turned it into Dottir Why marine collagen and Icelandic sourcing matter (clean, transparent, premium) The product design choices: 0 g sugar, great taste, functional benefit Building a brand from the ground up: direct-to-consumer strategy, social influence, health-and-wellness positioning What it takes to lead with science (PhD & MBA) and brand (Kelly’s business background), and merge both into a modern beverage company If you’re an aspiring founder, wellness-brand enthusiast, or simply someone intrigued by the next generation of functional beverages, this episode is filled with actionable insights on product innovation, brand building, and being bold in a crowded market. 📌 Connect with Dottir Website: drinkdottir.com Instagram: @drinkdottir Support the show https://www.codyadent.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_adent/

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