The James Finochio Show
The James Finochio Show is a long-form conversation podcast hosted by James Finochio. Each episode, James sits down with guests who have fascinating inner lives and something real to say — exploring topics across faith, science, philosophy, culture, history, human experience, and beyond. The show's edge isn't the topic list — it's James's genuine curiosity and commitment to going deeper than the surface, every single time. If you're tired of shallow content and echo chambers, you're in the right place. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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The James Finochio Show
Failure Is a Verb, Not a Noun | With Chip Scholz
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Chip Scholz is an executive coach, author, and woodturner who gets at the real stuff. We talk about his journey from sales to authorship, why he put a manuscript in a drawer for five years, and what Father's Day gift sparked his comeback story.
But mostly, we talk about failure, curiosity, and becoming yourself. Chip's philosophy is simple: failure is something we do, not something we are. Judgment closes doors. Curiosity opens them. And the moments that matter aren't about being indispensable—they're about being real.
This is a conversation for anyone writing a book, leading people, or trying to figure out what comes next.
Key Takeaways:
- Failure is a verb, not a noun
- Be curious, not judgmental
- Your pocket knife: the tools you carry in life
- Why authenticity beats performance
- Publishing insights for aspiring authors
Find Chip: scholzandassociates.com