Chess Not Checkers
Chess Not Checkers
Podcast Description
Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best minds think several steps ahead. Each episode features guests from a variety of fields — real estate, business, health, wealth, and more — who share their stories and the unique mindset that’s propelled their success. Whether you’re building, growing, or establishing your business, this show offers valuable insights to help you think smarter and act with purpose.
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The show focuses on strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, with episodes exploring topics such as business adaptation, work-life balance, and long-term planning. Examples include discussions on the entrepreneurial mindset with guests from various industries, including real estate and digital marketing, offering lessons from their unique journeys.

Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best minds think several steps ahead. Each episode features guests from a variety of fields — real estate, business, health, wealth, and more — who share their stories and the unique mindset that’s propelled their success. Whether you’re building, growing, or establishing your business, this show offers valuable insights to help you think smarter and act with purpose.
In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien reflect on the lessons learned in 2025 and share their goals and aspirations for 2026. From personal growth to business challenges, they discuss how last year tested their resilience, taught valuable insights about communication, adaptability, and setting realistic goals, and prepared them to tackle the year ahead.
Looking forward, Keith and Jordan lay out their intentions for 2026—expanding ventures, prioritizing health, nurturing relationships, and balancing personal and professional growth. They also explore the power of goal setting as a tool to align intention with action and create meaningful progress.
Whether you’re aiming to grow your business, improve your mindset, or set actionable goals for the new year, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights to help you step boldly into 2026 with clarity, purpose, and determination.

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