Episodes

April 4, 2023

What Legoland, Disney, and the Final 4 can teach athletes about NIL

On our kid's spring break, we took the family down to Carlsbad, Ca for some warm weather, family time, and trips to Legoland, Disneyland, and Universal Studios. During our time at these theme parks, I started to notice some ...

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March 28, 2023

Winning, Losing, Learning, and the beauty of trying something new | B…

Bob Turnquist is a leader and coach committed to building team cultures that inspire people to raise their expectations. A 28-year golf professional, PGA faculty member, state championship golf coach, and now entrepreneur and...

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March 15, 2023

3 Things that we can all learn from the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine (aka. The Underwear Olympics) is a crucial time for many NFL prospects. But the same foundation that has given them success in their college career can lead to their success when testing their athletic abilit...

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March 9, 2023

Entrepreneurship do's and don'ts for athletes | Randall Crowder (Ange…

Randall is passionate about new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology. As an active investor and entrepreneur, he understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow...

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Feb. 27, 2023

The Ego mistake: 8 figures to $8.25 per hour | Marquez Ogden (Former …

Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Marquez attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Divisio...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Life is Plan A...your sport is Plan B | Coach Chris Peterson (part II)

This is part II of my interview with legendary football coach and human, Chris Petersen. If you missed part I, you should go back and listen NOW! In this episode we discuss: Tips for parents of athletes Coach "Pete's" view …

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Feb. 14, 2023

Life is Plan A...your sport is Plan B | Coach Chris Petersen

My guest this week is Coach Chris Petersen (aka. Coach Pete) a former College football head coach (Univ. of Washington Huskies, Boise State Broncos). He is the first two-time winner of the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award , which he ...

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Feb. 7, 2023

5 Steps that can help you achieve something you've never done before

In this episode I give examples both in and out of sport that could possibly help you achieve heights in areas even though you've never been there before. When you want to get somewhere you’ve never been before, there are …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Intentional A**holes are better than Unintentional Angels

In this episode, I touched on two different scenarios that have happened in my life. One was quite dangerous, and the other was a bad look on one of our kids' character (because he was bored). Unintentional kindness is more …

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Jan. 24, 2023

Headcase: A Story of Shock & Denial | Chris K. Jones

Chris K. Jones is an award-winning writer, former competitive athlete, and coach. His experiences in his youth with professional athletes shaped his interest in understanding the minds of athletes. Trying to mimic his heroes,...

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Jan. 17, 2023

5 Keys to Strengthening Your Relationships | Avery & Brian Baker

My guests this week are Avery and Brian Baker, a father-and-son duo with a passion for building positive and healthy relationships among families and within organizations. As dynamic motivational speakers and book authors of ...

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Jan. 3, 2023

Ability can only take you so far...learn the next step that will take…

In this episode, you will learn why former student-athletes and elite athletes are so important to folks in high places. Your ability to be mentally strong can pay huge dividends personally and professionally. What was discu...

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Dec. 27, 2022

The benefits of doing your homework (on yourself first) | Anthony "Q"…

This is a refurbished episode (it aired back in February of 2022). Anthony Q. Newman played 12-years in the NFL (Rams, Saints, & Raiders) and is now a talk show host and radio personality. Before that, he was a highly …

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Dec. 20, 2022

3 keys to keep you from being blindsided

As former elite athletes, so much of what you’ve done on your platform was cheered and sometimes jeered. Your character has been intertwined with your ability in your sport since you were a kid, and once you exited your sport...

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Dec. 14, 2022

A how to guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur

You have been at the top of the mountain. You were an athlete who has done some phenomenal things. You know what it takes to lead and win. But where do you go when it’s time to transition out of …

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Dec. 7, 2022

Straight up w/no chaser: Wisdom from the Franchise King | Jamie Weeks

Jamie Weeks has been called the culture cultivator. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and boots-on-the-ground executive who is one of today's most inspiring voices in workplace culture. He’s the Executive Chairman and ...

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Nov. 30, 2022

Starting over: Taking your skillset & rebuilding | Tim Claiborne

Tim is all about the fusion of sports, entrepreneurship, and community impact, with almost 25 years of experience in the sports industry in e-commerce, cause marketing, and event production. This ranges from publicly traded s...

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Nov. 22, 2022

A 360 degree look at one of the most powerful emotions

In the summer of 1992 I lost control of myself and my emotions and they drove me to violence (I was familiar with violence while growing up). I could’ve lost everything because I couldn’t control my anger (I literally blacked...

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Nov. 8, 2022

The greatest advice for athletes: The ups & downs the media don't tel…

Yogi Roth is a storyteller: seeking and uncovering the humanity in sports around the globe. A Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Emmy award-winning Filmmaker, Scholar, New York Times Best-Selling Author, accomplished C...

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Nov. 1, 2022

Drilling deeper: 4 things top performers do when "getting prepared"

I hate cliches' because they don't drill deep enough. Being "prepared" is something that most people say is the key to their success...but what exactly does that mean? In this episode, I drill down deep into the foundation o...

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Oct. 26, 2022

3 reasons why former athletes "kill it" in the sales industry | J.R. …

JR Butler is the Founder and CEO of Shift Group, a sales recruiting and training firm that specializes in helping college, professional, and Olympic athletes transition into the world of Sales. Prior to starting Shift Group, ...

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Oct. 19, 2022

5 Steps to Land Your Dream Job | Merryn Roberts-Huntley

Merryn Roberts-Huntley is the author of the top-rated book “Made To Hire: How to Get the Job You Really Want”. She has 20+ years of sports business experience (from MLS to Nike and beyond) and has 10 years of experience …

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Oct. 11, 2022

3 Things athletes should stop doing immediately!!

In this week's episode, I will break down 3 things that you should stop doing today! Time is valuable, so you shouldn't waste it on people who haven't been where you want to go. You get to choose who you …

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Oct. 4, 2022

Michael Schill | How to Rebrand & Elevate yourself (w/speed)

Michael Schill is a 21st-century entrepreneur. Under the tutelage of New York Times Bestselling author and Real Estate mogul Grant Cardone, Michael has earned an Ivy League level of schooling in the Public Relations game from...

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