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

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

1. Cost — Rideshare isn't always cheaper. Factor in surge pricing, parking, gas, and insurance before assuming either way.
2. 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.
3. Destination — Research traffic and transit before you land. NYC is a rideshare city. Other destinations demand a car.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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:

1. Move — It's no longer about peak performance. It's "do something, anything — not just nothing." Intentional movement, fitness center or not, every day.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Perform — Smarter, not harder. The Big 3 planning principle keeps priorities clear and performance high — even on the road.
5. Develop — Reading on flights, an iPad mini loaded with books, and a growing spiritual practice that now anchors every road trip.
6. 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