Always Be Cool (ABC) Podcast - Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland of SummitLendingUSA.com

Kansas City Drummer & CEO of Steps of Faith, Billy BrimblecomWhat we love about this show is bringing awareness to awesome organizations and people that our listeners may not otherwise know.Story is incredible: Musician signed to major record label, former improv comedy actor, best buds with Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, CEO of Steps of Faith which has raised over $3 million to pay for prosthetic limbs for uninsured amputees, organizer of one of Kansas City's largest and sought-after events (Thundergong!), amputee yourself from cancer, appeared in Netflix's series Girlboss, AND drummer for one of KC's best tribute bands….Summer Breeze….WOW! We're going to struggle to find things to talk about today.If you've been in Kansas City for a bit, you may have been hearing about this recent annual event called "Thundergong!" — involving Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, and Wynonna Judd, alongside other celebrities and musicians.NAME - How did you guys come up with the name of the event?How did you and Jason come up with the idea of the event?Failings of the healthcare industry - I've read articles where you mention this multiple times so obviously this is at the heart of your WHY with Steps of Faith.  Can you elaborate on what these failings are?Is there a solution besides putting on awesome nonprofit events to help people?Starting a nonprofit - Lots of listeners and business owners want to do this.  What are some key steps you'd recommend for someone wanting to start a nonprofit? Warnings? Must-do's, right away?Brendan Hunt - Was just in town a few days ago doing a meet n' greet at Arthur Bryant's BBQ for Children's Mercy & Big Slick benefitAmputation & Cancer - You've obviously accepted this challenge life threw at you and made lemonade from lemons. I've heard you say that coping with the loss of your leg gave you a “whole new perspective on life.” - HOW and WHY?I've heard you talk about MISCONCEPTIONS about amputees - Can you explain?Comedy Sportz - Rivermarket area in the mid-90's - Love that place!People often ask me: How did you become good or learn how to start and run businesses?I always reply: “Playing in a band was life's university.”I learned about marketing, interpersonal communication, website design, the art of follow-up, rejection, travel, problem solving, routing tour dates, etcDrums - “Playing the drums rewired your brain as a 12 year old.” Same. How did this change the trajectory of your life?“Wipeout” inspired/intrigued you - SAME!MajoSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Meteorologist @fox4kc • Storm Chaser • @Mizzou Made • Brody & Brock's Mom  • World Traveler • Adrenaline Junkie • Sports Enthusiast • STL Native Calling KC HomeFitting Twitter description - A meteorologist who is an adrenaline junkie AND stormchaser.Craziest storm experienceWhat made you want to be a meteorologist?2012 started at Fox 4 - 11 years with same networkWhat makes you want to stay in Kansas CityWhat's the craziest weather day or night you've covered?The single, most deadly tornado in modern day history took the lives of 161 people. You were sent down to Joplin to cover what would be (and to this day still is) the biggest story of my TV career. Themed days at Fox 4 - Royals, Chiefs, Ted Lasso, Star Wars, Relationship with co-workers - specifically Karli RitterCompetitive nature between co-workersHow'd you get your start in the news world?What type of education is necessary for a meteorologist?What's the hardest thing about forecasting weather?Do you get calls, tweets, emails from people complaining when a forecast is off?Do you hope for uneventful weather patterns or do you like to see weather systems and events more often?Do you get an adrenaline rush when all those watches and warnings start popping up?What's the biggest challenge being a meteorologist and/or news anchor?What makes a meteorologist for a news anchor unique enough to keep an audience loyal and trusting you as opposed to another news network, etc?My Cousin Admiral Doug McLain from Oklahoma was a Blue Angels pilot from 1987-1990. Not all news stories are fun to report:2015 - You had the pleasure to fly with another Blue Angels pilot, at the KC Air Show2016, Marine Captain Jeff Kuss - Blue Angels pilot crashed his jet near the Gulf Shores.Catch her daily on WDAF Fox 4 in Kansas City, weekdays from 4:00-6:30AM| Instagram @meteorologistmichellebogowith | Facebook:  MichelleBogowithWX/ | Email: Michelle.Bogowith@fox4kc.comSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

How many events, concerts, weddings have you photographed?Best of KC Awards from the PitchHow does vision affect a photographer?Digital design background and of course photography….have you always been a visual person with a form of creative expression?Some photographers photograph from a certain “place,” mentally or emotionally-speaking.  Have you or do you photograph from a “certain place?”I've worked with many photographers either as a model, or musician, or business owner, etc….very few, especially in Kansas City, are known and respected by everyone.  You're HIM.  What has made you and your reputation so strong as a photographer AND business owner?Are there any artists you've shot that you could single out as favorites?Your remarkable archive includes both portrait and live performance shots—which do you prefer? How does your approach differ between them?How did you fall into music photography specifically?And was there a particular image or body of work that was a major inspiration when starting out?What makes a good subject in music photography and what makes a good music photographer?Have you ever been starstruck when photographing someone? How do you overcome that?Can you think of your favorite show/concert/event you've ever shot?Have you ever gone on tour with a band or musician…life on the road, so to speak?Is there a specific PHOTOGRAPH or photographer from your childhood or life that sticks with you as a true inspiration?Famous people you've photographedRAPID FIREWho is someone, alive or dead, you'd love to photograph?In one word, how would you describe your photography?What's been the biggest highlight in your career so far?What are you passionate about besides photography? What do you do in your free time?https://www.brianricecreative.com/ | Instagram @brianricecreative | Facebook:  Facebook.com/brianricecreative/ | Email: brianricecreative@gmail.comSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Gail Worth | Owner, Gail's Powersports Grandview, MO & her fiance GALE HOLSMAN | Serial Entrepreneur*Leading pre-owned Harley-Davidson® and Powersports dealer in Kansas City“This is where motorcycle and powersports dreams are made and where adventurer dreams come true”What BK & DC think of when we hear Gail's name: “ENERGY, marketing, rock n roll, power sports, laughter, smile, FUN!”Bought first dealership in 1999 - a 10,000 square foot dealership in BeltonIn 2004 built a 50,000 square foot facility on 10 acres in Grandview and relocated the dealership there, where it resides today. Also, Gateway in STL, Shawnee Cycle PlazaBig 25 year anniversary coming up. BIG PLANS?History of Worth family & Harley Davidsons in Kansas City (Ray & Beverly)“I've seen some major highs and major lows in the past 25 years.  I have had to pivot several times while sustaining my business' strength.”Everyone sees the commercials, hears them on the radio, sees you around town…. (SUCCESS PYRAMID)What were some of the lows and pivots you mentioned that you've had to overcome?Value of PARTNERSHIP in life and business“I am so blessed to have a great man, my boyfriend Gale, standing next me through it all!  He's helped me celebrate the highs and helps me hold my shit together when life gets hard.”Harley plant closing in 2018 - did that have anything to do with your rebranding of Gail's?2022 Dealer News Top 100 Women in Powersports - WOW!Gail offered up having a conversation with people looking to grow their business - send her a DM on Facebook or email. Consultant or just looking to help people?How many motorcycles do you personally own?Entrepreneurial leader - How many people does your team employ across all three locations - GAIL & GALELadies Only ClassesGALE HOLSMAN | Serial Entrepreneur | American Companies 36 years in business!!! (American Sweeping, American Waste Systems, American Pavement Maintenance, Total Venue, Holsman Classic Cars, Total Venue, Holsman Horse StablesGale started his career in the waste management field in 1975He also works with several rural waste transfer stationsThoughts on the proposed landfill in South KC, near Gail's dealership?Lessons in entrepreneurship and perseveranceHow did the two of you meet?Marketing lessons for business ownersAd spendWhere and who to targetHow oftenMedia channelsGail's Powersports in Grandview - All-terrain vehicles, envy mowers, UTVs, ATVs, dSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Rick Meyers is a Kansas City, MO resident who built his home in 1994 under a set of rules from the City of Kansas City. Unfortunately, they keep changing the rules. He became involved in this because someone needed to get the word out and get folks involved.  What started off with dropping off notes at people's houses has grown to 4000+ members of a Facebook page, a PAC with a $250K fundraising goal and multiple opportunities to testify at KCMO City Council, Jackson County Legislature, the Missouri House of Representative and the Missouri Senate.  He, along with thousands of other Kansas City residents, will continue to fight this until they've secured legislation that their neighborhood will be protected - not just for this generation, but for generations to come.Facebook Group Page:  Stop the Lies!  Stop the Landfill!PAC website:  www.killthefill.orgSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Schools; Springfield, MODr. Grenita Lathan views her role as chief advocate for Springfield Public Schools, its students and employees. She takes that responsibility seriously and keeps her focus on efforts to positively impact the 24,500 students and 3,500 employees who learn and work at SPSFirst off, the superintendency seems to 1be one of the most rapidly changing roles in public education. In your opinion, what is the primary function of a superintendent of a large public school district today?Whether it's through School Improvement Plans, or working alongside stakeholders, legislators, etc - How important is it for you to have accessible and accurate data when making decisions about your district's future?Have you noticed a correlation between parent engagement and student outcomes in your district?Preparing students for the “digital age” has been an evergreen term/phrase for the better part of 25 years now.  In 2023 what exactly does this look like anymore - “Preparing students for the digital age?”In my previous years as a public school teacher, I observed that large-scale technology rollouts can be disastrous in the absence of effective planning and implementation. Do you have any recommendations for other superintendents who are considering a district-wide tech initiative?The face of education is constantly changing. What is one recent trend that you think will have a major influence on school districts in the years to come?Is there one particular innovation or achievement that you are especially proud of in your time with Springfield?Generic and broad question - How do schools improve? Easy to say “test scores” or more resources or better teachers, etcSo UtopianFrom where we stand, the superintendent (like many “CEO” roles in organizations or companies) is a pretty thankless position.  How do you balance keeping the peace, motivating people, doing what's best for kiddos, providing resources to educators, etc without it all crumbling down on your emotionally?I always found it interesting how far down the road school leadership groups are working on the Vision, Mission, and roadmap for where the district is going for the next 5-10 years.  Talk to us about how much preparation goes into getting a district to be a top-tier district. When a district needs/wants resources in order to improve facilities, etc how do bonds and levees work?During the 2022-2023 school year, Dr. Lathan's work will focus around three key goals:Review and revise the strategic planIncreaSupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

 Steven Colyer, Owner of BaseFit AthleticsSteve & Basefit's main objective: Help others achieve peak performance, mentally and physically.You've said to me and DC that “ABC Pod has helped inspire you to chase your dreams and open up your own gym, BaseFit Athletics.”  How has the show done that for you?Why did you become a personal trainer?What is your personal training philosophy?BaseFit - Family affair with Rachelle & Chase helping outHow would you structure a new client's nutrition plan to work in conjunction with fitness program?Do you recommend nutrition supplements? Why or why not?For people listening to this saying, “Man, I really need to call Steve to set up an appointment and kickstart my fitness goals….but (excuse, excuse, excuse).What would you say to them?A client complains about chronic pain that keeps them from working out. How do you help them?What makes Steve and BFA different from any other gym or personal trainer? What's your STYLE?How is working with Steven at BFA different than, say…a membership at a Big Box Fitness store?What's included in a program with BFA?What's the process for someone to join BFA and do you offer any introductory options for first-timers?How important is it for a trainer and client to actually get along and like each other?BFA Personal Record BELT!What are your PERSONAL goals for BFA?Importance of SLEEP, diet, a person's job, smoking/drinking habits, etcBaseFitAthletics.com | Read a ton of 5-star reviews on Google | @Basefitathletics INSTAEmail: coachsteve@basefitathletics.com | text/call: 816-914-1636Support the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Bill Althaus is a 1972 graduate of Truman High School. His senior year the school's newspaper won the Robert F. Kennedy Award as the top high school paper in the country. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and has been an award-winning columnist and sports writer at The Examiner the past 33 years.He has won eight Missouri Press Association first-place awards for columns, features and sports stories and been honored by United Press International, the Associated Press, Morris Communications and Gatehouse Media for his work. In 2009, he was named the Central Hockey League's Media Member of the Year for his coverage of the new Missouri Mavericks hockey team and he is a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He was the Kansas City Royals beat writer for 21 years.Bill also hosts The Sonic Locker Room, a weekly radio program that features 18 area high schools. He has been honored by the Missouri Broadcasters Association for his work on that program and his play-by-play broadcast of last year's Blue Springs South High School state championship basketball game.Bill has written nine books, including his most recent – “From the Guys Who Were There” – which takes fans into the locker room and behind the scenes of the Kansas City Royals past two World Series appearances, including last year's World Series crown. Some of the highlights: Alex Gordon lists his five favorite defensive plays, Salvador Perez talks about the origin of his post-game dunking celebration and Wade Davis details his dramatic ninth-inning performance against the Toronto Blue Jays that helped the Royals reach the World Series. He has also written books with Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame second baseman Frank White, former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowlers Dante Hall and Priest Holmes and books tracing the history of the Chiefs and University of Missouri sports.He and his wife Stacy have two sons – Zach and Sean – who are both members of the Grain Valley High School Hall of Fame, Zach for golf and Sean for basketball. Dad joined his sons in the Hall of Fame two years ago when he was voted in for his work covering Grain Valley sports for The Examiner. His constant companion is Marley, the family's mini-wiener dog who has overcome paralysis and a laundry list of medical issues to inspire him in his daily walk through life.When he's not covering area high school or professional sports, Bill enjoys concerts and movies. If you ever want to talk sports, movies or rock ‘n roll, he's your guySupport the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Rhonda is a scientist by day and avid supporter of the arts by night. Rhonda has had an active role with the Midwest Music Foundation since the inaugural fundraiser, Apocalypse Meow, in 2008. Inspired by our founder, Abigail Henderson, Rhonda is dedicated to the mission of the MMF. Current duties include fundraising, volunteer and event coordination, overseeing the health care fund, and other day to day activities of the organization.Support the showABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

 Famous musicians to play Knuckleheads:  Merle Haggard, Sturgill Simpson, Bruce Hornsby, Edgar & Johnny Winter, Aaron Neville, Kevin Bacon, Blackberry Smoke, Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Buddy Guy, David Allen Coe, Don McLean, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johny Lang, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Costner, Los Lonely Boys, Marcus King, Poco, Queensryche, Uncle Cracker, Randy Bachman, Skid Row, Tanya Tucker, Bob Jovi, SoulshineHumble beginnings - Motorcycle repair shop (FOG Cycles) turned best live music venue in the midwest.Story of how the name of the business came to be? (Three Stooges)Importance of not being married to an idea or business idea for eternity - plans change sometimes, growth mindset, etc.Leon Russell first show you booked, that didn't quite pan out? - 6 Gold Records, 2 Grammys - Story about getting burned and life lessons surrounding this occasionSchooled up on contract law, etcStory of murals of deceased musicians?History of Knuckleheads site and buildings? History of Music and entertainment in the East BottomsLate 1800s - Heim Brewing CoRailcars would carry customers to/from the brewery & City MarketDefiance during covid - Govt overreach, importance of live music during troubling economic and uncertain timesKnuckleheads - 5 venues in one - How did the idea of turning the bike repair shop into a live music venue turn into 5 venues?My first experience and knowledge of Knucks - “Billy Bob Thornton's band plays there!”Actually just played there last weekBefore Reiger Whiskey's massive operation ... .why and how did you choose the East Bottoms area in KC and how did you, essentially, convince people from all over to visit the E.Bottoms when they probably wouldn't have otherwise?TRAIN - The train's howl shakes walls and rattles doors. It's also frequently responsible for eerie, magical moments that can happen only at Knuckleheads. “Joe Ely was playing here one time…..Expansion of outdoor area - why? Big cost to you?Business lesson: Slow and steady wins the race, 1% better every day and then 25 years later….you're where you are.“This is the kind of stuff that makes you feel like you've done something.” - Frank Hicks“Was never about the money. It was about having a big party with friends, in my backyard. Everyone who comes here is equal and we all come for the same reason - to enjoy live music.”Known for charity fundraisers and community events - Frankie D, 86 year old Kansas City man who was dragged to death in a carjacking in 2017, while trying to fight off the thiefABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Cultivate KC is proud to introduce Brien Darby as our new Executive Director! Relocating to Kansas City with her husband and young daughter, Brien came to us from the Denver Botanic Gardens. She was born in K.C. and still has family here. We are so pleased and excited for you to get to know her.Brien's food knowledge began in her childhood garden, where her father would set aside space for her brother and her to grow whatever they'd like. She helped with farms at her high school and college and appreciated the lessons farming gives to students as well as supplying food to the cafeterias.Her first paid farming job was at a 3-acre restaurant farm in Boulder. She created a crop plan to suit the needs of the five-restaurant group associated with the farm. By then she knew that growing food was her passion! To cut down her commute, she found a benefited position with the Denver Botanic Gardens and soon built a successful suite of urban agriculture programs.Brien learned of Cultivate KC in the summer of 2016 and thought it seemed like a one-stop shop for food access, urban agriculture training, support and advocacy. She'd been hoping for an opportunity to join the organization.When asked what excites her about working with Cultivate, Brien replied, “Who wouldn't be excited by the magic that is watching a tiny seed planted in the ground, grow into a plant, produce a bounty, and craft the very seeds that will start the cycle over again?” She enjoys living with the seasons and understands that each year from death springs a renewal of life. Along with the Cultivate team, she's excited to share these seasonal rhythms and lessons and make farming and food accessible to more people.She also recognizes that any job within the food system can be daunting, because we're in some small part responsible for a supply chain that provides the most basic human need: food. She said, “if we approach our work with a level of respect and care deserving of our product and our customer, we should feel exalted and awed by what we can accomplish.”Comparing KC's urban farming scene to those in other cities, one unique aspect Brien observes here is visibility. It seems in some parts of town, you can't go a few blocks without seeing a community garden, urban farm or community orchard project. Compared to many other comparably sized cities, she also sees more of an emphasis on farming as a profession in the urban space.Some issues Brien sees that are not unique to K.C.'s urban farmers are the rising cost of land and competition from development as well as the myriad of challenges climate change brings. Higher overall temperatures (especially nighttime temperatures) and increased disease pressure will continue to plague cities and, by extension, urban farmers.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

As President and CEO, North America, Matt Anthony is the driving force behind Y&R's continued evolution as a modern agency in the United States and Canada. As a founding partner of Y&R's digital agency, VML, Matt possesses an entrepreneurial fervor, a deep knowledge of the complex digital landscape for brands, and long-standing relationships with many in the Y&R Group and WPP networks. Since taking the helm as President and CEO in 2013, Matt has been integral in the attraction of new clients throughout the North American network and the strengthening of the alignment between Y&R and VML. From 2011 to 2013, Matt served as Chief Digital Officer of Y&R, responsible for strengthening and optimizing the digital competency of the global Y&R Advertising network. Concurrent to his role as Chief Digital Officer and prior to joining Y&R, Matt Anthony was the catalyst behind the explosive growth of VML. When Matt joined the small Kansas City-based agency as its fourth partner in 1994, VML had one major client and fewer than 10 employees. Since then, Matt has led the formerly small shop's expansion to a formidable global digital agency with more than 1500 employees across 22 offices on five continents, turning out difference-making, award-winning work for some of the world's most famous and respected brands.In 2001, Matt guided VML's decision to join the WPP Group of leading communication agencies, and then managed the agency's alignment into Y&R Group four years later.Matt is a passionate, tireless supporter in the fight against cancer. In memory of his brother Chris, whom he lost at age 37 to a glioblastoma brain tumor, Matt and his family established the Head for the Cure Foundation to raise awareness and funding for brain cancer research. Proceeds from Head for the Cure 5K Run & Walks, now in 15 markets, are directed to the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative, a consortium of 24 brain cancer centers across North America.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Tori Fugate joined the KC Pet Project team in March 2012 – shortly after the organization took over the Kansas City, MO, animal shelter in January 2012. She is a graduate of Drury University in Springfield, MO, with a B.A. in Advertising and minors in Global Studies, Sports Management, and Women & Gender Studies. Tori's past work experience includes working with the St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A affiliate, the Springfield Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and various retail management positions. Her past non-profit experience includes working with the Missouri Restaurant Association and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, and she served on the Kansas City Restaurant Week Committee in 2011.Tori's role with KC Pet Project has enabled her to build the organization's brand and promote its mission from inception to what it is today. She oversees all marketing, events, web management, social media, retail sales, education initiatives, and media relations, and she recently served on the design and construction committee of the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City's new animal shelter. She enjoys the opportunity to promote KC Pet Project and its pets through social media and in print, radio and television appearances on a local and national level – including People Magazine, The Dodo, The Huffington Post, CBS News, USA Today, Queer Eye, and The Rachael Ray Show.Tori also serves on the Drury University Regional Board of Directors for Kansas City and is an alto in the Kansas City Symphony Chorus that performs with the Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts.In her free time, Tori is a runner, an avid music lover, record collector, and food, wine and craft beer enthusiast.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Barry Habib Bio Barry Habib, CEO of Highway.ai, is an American entrepreneur and frequent media resource for his mortgage and housing expertise.   ·       Amazon #1 bestselling author for his book “Money in the Streets” ·       Widely credited with saving the Mortgage Industry in 2020 from Margin Calls due to Fed Actions.  His presentation to the Fed created stability at a critical time.Notable Awards ·       Three-time Crystal Ball Award Winner by Zillow and Pulsenomics for the most accurate Real Estate forecasts out of 150 of the top economists in the US  ·       2019 Mortgage Professional of the Year·       Finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year·       Named to Mortgage Global 100 List ·       The St. Armand Ventures Businessman of the Year 2021·       Named to the list of 100 People to Watch in 2023  During his mortgage sales career, Barry personally originated over $2 Billion. Lead Producer and Managing Partner for “Rock of Ages” – the 27th longest running show in Broadway history.   Produced Criss Angel's “Mindfreak” at Planet Hollywood in Vegas. Highest rated speaker and trainer for over 25 years in mortgage and real estate. ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Jess Rogers, Events Manager, BOULEVARDIADeepening a sense of community among Kansas Citians through the promotion of our city's unique flavors and culture and contributing to the vitality of the great MidwestAT BOULEVARDIA WE PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:Providing opportunities to cultivate local partnerships; from fresh, local food elements to artisans, designers, vendors and business relationshipsEducation of the craft beer industry and the business and community impact these breweries deliverDeepening a sense of community among Kansas Citians through the promotion of our city's unique flavors and culture and contributing to the vitality of the great MidwestJESS ROGERSPart of planning committee since inceptionKC Artists Coalition - Promoting arts awareness and supporting the professional growth of artists.Charlotte Street Foundation - CharlotteStreet.orgCover of The Pitch? Sewing specialty? Soulshine & Bob Jovi jacketsRide2Boulevardia.com → Start/Finish is located south of Crown Center and the Boulevardia festival grounds - between 27th Terr and 29th St, and between McGee Trafficway and Gillham Rd. WHY FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND?By June, summer is starting to crank into full swing. While we're paying tribute to the things that make our nation great, our founding fathers also thought it a fine idea to tip their hats to all fathers. Because if there's anyone who would appreciate a relaxing holiday weekend the Boulevardia way, it's a dad.WHY GRAND BOULEVARD?Boulevardia draws inspiration from the community in which we gather to celebrate. In 2014, we had our humble beginning in the West Bottoms in the shadow of the 12th Street Bridge, 2017 The stockyards…Starting in 2022, we're thrilled to call Grand Boulevard – one of the most iconic thoroughfares in Kansas City – our home. WHY DO WE CHEERS TO ALL?There's already too much trouble and disagreement throughout the rest of the world, so far be it from us to add to any unrest. What makes us happy and our nation function most effectively is seeing people from all walks of life and of all ages, races, styles and personalities come together with the same motivations.ENDING: Festival-goers will enjoy craft beer and food samples. There is also live music from local, regional, and national bands. A full lineup is available online at boulevardia.com/lineup.Boulevardia is scheduled for June 16-17, 2023. Tickets and ticket packages are on sale and start around $40 per person.Boulevardia.com | Boulevardia.com/get-involved | Facebook @Boulevardia (spelled out) | Instagram, TikTok, Twitter: @BLVDIA | ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

OJ McDuffie | Miami Dolphins WR 1993-2001 | “Dan Marino's Favorite Receiver”First round draft pick - Draft Day Experience?Dolphins cruise - Takeaways? KARAOKECoach Shula - Known for being a tough, hard nosed leader.Stories about Coach being tough on JuiceWas being asked to have a chat with Coach Shula like being called into the Principal's office in elementary school? - IntimidatingDrafted to play Professional Baseball by California Angels in 1991“Dan Marino's Favorite Receiver” - But didn't get thrown the ball much the first few years on the teamThe Fish Tank with Seth Levit - Part of the official Miami Dolphins Podcast NetworkEmmanual Ogbah - Providing football camps to kids in Africa. Players like EO provide opportunities for kids not exposed to NFL. Catch 81 FoundationMy favorite quarterback of all-time is Dan Marino. You were responsible for his blindside. What was it like catching passes from Dan the Man?Duo - OJ MCDuffie & Irving FryarToughest game you've ever played in?Dolphins VS Chiefs - Wild Card Game Christmas Eve 1994Marino VS Montana | Schottenheimer VS Shula | OJ = 2 kick returns for almost 60 yards, 1 rushing ATT = 19 yards, 2 REC = 25 yardsJoe Montana's FINAL gameOJ hitting Derrick Thomas hardAny WR who had a lasting impact on helping you grow into your role?Made a career out of being clutch on making first downs - How much of that was bc of the chemistry with Dan and your timing together?What do you like to do in your free time these days, 20+ years after retiring from the NFL?Coaches: Joe Paterno, Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt - Best life lessons from these leaders?Toughest opponent you've ever faced?Best Dan Marino story? Best Bryian Cox (LB) storyTwitter & Instagram  @OJmcduffie81 | Catch81Foundation.orgBobby Kerr Darren CopelandtheABCpod.com | SummitLendingUSA.com | theBobbyKerr.comABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Dinn Mann | Founder of Goatnet a social/streaming and IP development platformBio: Didn't mean to write this like a book. Yet, that's part of what I'm here to tell you. Our stories matter. Our qualifications matter. How we tick matters. Where we can go together is limitless if the course is charted and navigated with strengthGrandfather, Judge Roy Hofeinz - Helped develop and form the original Houston Sports AuthorityGreatest professional achievement - Build and subsequently fill the Houston Astrodome, helped develop “Astroturf”, 1967 purchased the Ringling Bros CircusAstroworld Hotel - Penthouse, known as the Celestial Suite, was home of grandfather from 1969 to 1973entertained Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Lyndon Johnson, and Muhammad Ali.One of Judge Roy Hofheinz's admirers, fabled judge Leon Jaworski (Special Prosecutor for Watergate scandal), wrote in The Grand Huckster: “He was a dreamer up to a certain point, but his weren't idle dreams. They were dreams that had substance. Houston and Texas owe Roy Hofheinz muchAstros owners - The Judge & Jim Crane, Pitcher for the Central Missouri State MulesFamily “tragedies, scandals, hilarity, business lessons?” - Father, incarceration; mother's lover burned aliveLived in Kansas City in late 1990sMLBAM - MLB Advanced Media - MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) is a limited partnership of the club owners of Major League Baseball (MLB) based in New York City and is the Internet and interactive branch of the league.spent 17 years as an executive at MLBAM and had the honor of leading hundreds of colleagues and working in a formidable brain trust that created billions of dollars of value on top of a magnificent foundation called Major League Baseball.Multipurpose ballpark metaphor - Astrodome of the 60's to MLBAM of 2000sA Who's-Who of IP royalty - WWE, HBO Max, NHL Network, CBS Sports and ESPN were among the world-class clients benefiting from our technology and associated services.Bad News Bears - Dinn turned down the opportunity to be an extraDeparture from MLBAM - “Was not without some attention.”BAMTech - Dinn was 2% owner in BamTech“Despite the fact that Mr. Mann is a 2 percent owner of BAMTech, he received no compensation when Disney recently paid approximately $2.6 billion over two transactions to purchase 75 percent of BAMTech,” the suit allegedTech purchased goes onto become Disney+ and ESPN+ for $6 Billion.  Dinn centralized digital rights and identified strategic relationshABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Played every offensive snap in rookie season, only giving up two sacksDefensive rival = Bruce Smith, Buffalo BillsWebb was so dominant that he was named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons, landing a spot on the NFL 1990s All-Decade TeamCoach Shula - Known for being a tough, hard nosed leader.Stories about Coach being tough on RichmondWas being asked to have a chat with Coach Shula like being called into the Principal's office in elementary school? - IntimidatingMy favorite quarterback of all-time is Dan Marino. You were responsible for his blindside. What was it like protecting Dan and making the left tackle position a prestigious position to play?Formidable Duo - Keith Sims and Richmond Webb - video from HBO Sports - Keith mentions the beauty of both Sims and Webb playing together until the year 2000 in Miami.Inside perspective of the greatness of Dan MarinoNFL Hall of Fame conversationIt bothers me, as a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan, that you're not yet in the NFL HOF, but you seem to take it in stride.Texas A&M - HOFMiami Dolphins Ring of HonorSTATS????Rivalry with Buffalo throughout 90sJim Kelly VS Dan MarinoRichmond Webb VS Bruce Smith“I don't know how it got started – it was a long time before I got here – but these two teams don't like each other. It's like the Game of the Year every time we play them."1990 season - Lost in Div round vs Buffalo1992 season - Lost in AFC Championship vs Buffalo1994 season - Lost in Wild Card Round vs Buffalo 1998 Wild Card Game VS Doug Flute & Bills - Crazy finish, 5 BUF turnoversToughest game you've ever played in?Dolphins VS Cowboys snowy Thanksgiving Day game 1993 (Steve DeBerg) - Leon Lett kicking the blocked field goal near the end zone, Miami wins.Post football - JBM Enterprises - Real Estate AcquisitionsWhat do you like to do in your free time these days, 20+ years after retiring from the NFL?Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wannstedt, Dick LeBeau - Best life lessons from these leaders?Toughest opponent you've ever faced?Best Dan Marino story? Best Bryian Cox (LB) storyABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Eddie Perez | CEO of Equity Prime MortgageEddy's father was on the Cuban national baseball team and arrived in Miami in 1964 after spending three days at sea, rowing from Cuba to freedom. He was homeless the first week in this country. With some kindness from the community and an entrepreneurial mindset, Eddy's father bootstrapped and created his own construction business. Symbolism of boat in the office - Visitors sign the hull of the boat - Talk about thisEddy was able to see firsthand what freedom of mind, spirit, and career can do in someone's life.Eddy is an avid learner and says from his Father he has learned what it means to be a man, to be a father, and to be a friend. From his Mother, he has learned tenacity, grit, and courage.How did Eddy's mother showcase and teach Tenacity & grit, etc? Eddy believes this is the perfect recipe to what has shaped him today and with those traits he strives every day to be 1% better than the day before.We often use this saying about getting 1% better today - 37% better after a yearAtomic Habits - James Clear starts by stating, “If you were able to improve by 1% each day for an entire year, and those gains compound, you would end up 37 times better at the end of the year.” It's the little choices and small habits that transform a person gradually, whether it be beneficial habits that uplift, or unhelpful ones that gradually erode.”My expertise is to help the mortgage industry achieve homeownership so everyone can live The American Gift.Why not “American DREAM?”Empowering People More with Eddy G. Perez Jr. - my podcast (Over 30 episodes - not just mortgage related - business strategy, motivation, winning mindset)“The Big 4” - FAMILY! How important is it for not only mortgage pros, but any  business leader (or anyone!) to have a good balance and foundation of surrounding yourself with people who love and believe in you?Gary Vee comment - In order to really connect, we have to give 90 people our 2 Cents everyday - Can you dig into that a bit more?Eddy's social media has videos and educational advice in leadership, personal development, mortgage industry and more - @eddygperezjr on all platformsLearn more about Eddy and EPM at EPM.Net and follow Eddy @eddygperezjr across all social media platforms.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Born and raised in the working class city of Detroit, Michigan. So things were hard. I was raised by a single mother who taught me early on that the key to success was having a hard work ethic. That work ethic directly translates over to success in the mortgage industry. I started working food service jobs when I was 14 and learned early on the value of elite client service. As a youth, I fell in love with music and skateboarding. Those two communities were diverse, supportive, and got me through some tough times. Since I barely graduated high school, I thought I would pursue another one of my passions -  cooking. Flunked out of culinary school and worked hard in bars for a few years until I moved back to Michigan. I got a degree in English education. Much like educators, mortgage professionals help individuals overcome obstacles. Unfortunately, teaching didn't pay well and I had a few friends that worked in the mortgage industry down at Quicken Loans. I started at UWM in May of 2016 as an Account Executive. Rode that for a year, but teaching was in my blood. I built a Sales Coaching Team here at UWM and eventually was selected as one of the individuals to build Success Track. In 2021, Mat had a vision to create a team to help mortgage professionals all across the country grow. One of the main things I've picked up from Mat, is the idea of Servant Leadership. I embrace that as a leader of the Partner Services Team. Work ethic, attitude, and the idea of reaching the top together is a mindset I embrace every day.The mortgage industry is 100,000 percent mindset based. If you wake up positive, you will make an impact, those impacts are little victories, those little victories add up to championships.theBobbyKerr.com | @thebobbykerr | SummitLendingUSA.com ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Stan Hays | Operation BBQ Reliefhttps://operationbbqrelief.org | 501(c)(3) Disaster Relief Organization | #IamOBRMISSION - Operation BBQ Relief provides comfort to those in need by connecting, inspiring, serving, and educating in communities far and wide.SO many news articles, etc - How does all this great publicity happen?Why was the disastrous tornado in Joplin, MO in 2011 the motivation behind starting OpBBQ?Why/how did this become your passion?Chiefs, Royals players and organizations partnered up with you - How?!How do you choose relief sites for assistance?Ron Desantis - Governor of Florida - Hurricane IanBBQ Academy - What is this?  How did it get dreamed up?Goals?  What do you still want to accomplish?10,000,000 meals??? Camp OBR - OzarksWho owns this home?Hiking, hunting, watersports, helping to heal the mental and physical wounds they haveHow to start and grow a nonprofit - MASTERCLASSCorporate sponsors - how does one get these folks involved?Board of Directors - Business leaders, former Chiefs HOF'er Art StillPhenomenal Website and social media presence - Are YOU doing this or outsourced?Passion for the project is keyBrand Standards? - Audience Personas, Celebrities Mike Golic, Loyalists, First Responders, Logos, Specific PMS colors, fonts to be used, photo instructionsWho advised you to be so direct with these things?Running it like a massive corporation. Instructions with use of aforementioned things with power of photography, etcSignage & apparel usage rulesOperation Restaurant Relief during Covid9 AWARDS: Volunteer of the Year Award | The Heart Award | Motivational Award | RoadWarrior etcOperationBBQrelief.org | Volunteer, Donate, Sponsor |  #IamOBR | thebobbykerr.com | summitlendingusa.comABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

ALS.org | IamALS.org | #SarahsSoldiers | Facebook.com/SarahsALSfightPerfect timing with Opening Day tomorrow!Will you be able to go to Opening Day - I know it's been a national holiday for you for a long time - Your “Happy Place.”May 2023 - Only one month away from ALS Awareness MonthIce Bucket Challenge - How did that become so big - big enough to raise over $200 million for the causeAs a teenager you dreamed of becoming a police officer -  wanted to be the police officer worked Royals dugout and gamesShortly after your diagnosis, your dream came true. You worked your last shift in a police uniform in the Royals dugout.ConcholaSome basics about ALS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease)5600 people diagnosed in the US each yearAffects the function of nerves and musclesOnly 5-10% of cases are inherited - in most cases the person is the only family member to have ALSAverage age of diagnosis is 55Treated like royalty for many years at spring training. Lou Gehrig's Disease - For some listeners who may not be familiar with the dual-names, can you explain why it's sometimes called LGD?Lou Gehrig Committee Member?Blue Springs buddy - Ross Capponetto, also has ALS - RossCaponetto.comQuotes:You are the strongest, most positive person I have ever met, Our hero, Absolutely amazing person, one of the most amazing people in the world. She is an inspiration for us all!!thebobbykerr.com | IamALS.orgABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

George Toma | The Sodfather | The Nitty Gritty Dirt Man | March 24, 2023Pele quote: “The best field I ever played on was Wembley Stadium. The second best? Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.” Maintained by none other than our guest today, Mr. George Toma.At age 28, in 1957, he became the head groundskeeper for the Kansas City Athletics of Major League Baseball, a job he accepted precisely because the A's and Municipal Stadium had such a notoriously poor history of groundskeeping.Triple Duty:  How difficult was it to maintain Municipal Stadium when it was housed by the Chiefs, Royals, & The Spurs. Specialty of Astroturf maintenance VS grass - How does one study astroturf and it's maintenanceWitkowski - What is the field you are the most proud of for a game? Worst field you ever worked on?Do people still ask you for tips on residential lawn care? Do you still maintain your lawn here at home?Comments from many listeners on how they used to watch the lowly KC A's but the field always looked so beautiful.  On the broadcasts Monty Moore would go on and on about the grounds crew, how fast they could groom the field in the 5th and how quickly they could get the tarp down when it started raining.Pressure/Expectations: Did the nerves ever go away before a large sporting event?What have you enjoyed most about your role with so many major Pro Sports franchises and events?Widows & Kids - Rumor has it that you use to help out around the city with caring for widows' lawns & carrying around a bag full of baseballs to give out to kids?Batters Box - Did you ever find the keys to the batter's box?

Custom Cleats.com - Partner, turn any sneaker into a custom pair of cleats2023 will bring us the 5th installment of the World Baseball Classic (WBC)You can watch the games on MLB.com/world-baseball-classic. Good handful of affiliated players and those with major league time trying to help represent their native nations.JGuts Playing in 2023?Fantasy Camp - Still throwing smoke with Chen (Mark Paul Gosselar)10 years since landing with the Royals2 starts in 2014 World Series (first ever appearance in POSTSEASON was WSStory about transferring from BYU → Stanford?College World Series Championship game in 2001Battles with playing in Colorado?Fantasy Camp - Plan on attending again? Anybody he's recruiting to join?Playing in Australia - Culture change? Family go with?2 Years as Missionary in SpainHe is a yonsei (Yun-Say) or fourth generation Japanese AmericanBaseball “academies” in other countries (Rome in January)State of MLB mega-contracts - Carlos Correa VS A-RODBest Teammate he's ever had - GORDO (define relationship)ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Any regrets in your career?Will he be at Royals Fantasy Camp in November?Danny Valencia altercation - have Billy set up the scenario and tell story2006 AA Team - Frank White Manager, Gordo, Billy, Mitch Maier, Chris Lubanski, even Mike Sweeney for a few gamesCountry Breakfast - How'd that come about? Best nickname in history of sports.Catcher, Chris Gimenez & Pitcher, Tomlin - Framing pitches and took him YARD!2012 Home Run Derby - Booing Cano, HR Derby, Stolen base in the playoffs - His decision or did he get a sign?Experience with teams outside of KC (Oakland and NY, two storied franchises)Favorite or best teammatesAny teammates that he was not a fan of?FUN FACT: 340th highest batting average in history (minimum of 1000 plate appearances, just ahead of HAL MCRAEZack Greinke stories?How important is it for teammates/co-workers to get along with one another and have mutual respect? Best examples from this in MLB clubhouses?Any examples of teammates NOT being inclusive or respectful?Leaving KC - Can you talk through that time period when you left KC and went to Oakland? What events transpired to essentially make you leave KC?ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

1972 Graduate of Truman High School.His Senior Year….They were voted top high school newspaper in the Country.Award winning sports writer for the Examiner for 41 years.Has won 8 Missouri Press Association awards for his columns.KC Royals beat writer for 21 years.He's a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers Association.Hosts the “Sonic Locker Room” radio program that highlights 18 area high schools.Bill has written several books covering the Royals and Chiefs.All around Awesome guy…..Bill Althaus…..welcome to the show.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Johnathan Richard Buck (born July 7, 1980) is an American former professional baseball catcher. his company Buck Athletics was purchased by Lizard Skins. Lizard Skins is a manufacturer of cycling, team and power sports accessories with global distribution in 80+ countries.  Their success is driven from a simple focus: meet the high-performance demands of the world's most competitive athletes while delivering solutions for athletes at all levels.He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Florida/Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went to high school in Taylorsville, Utah.Buck's wife Brooke gave birth to twins twelve weeks prematurely in May 2008.The twins' names are Cooper and Brody.In August 2013, his wife gave birth to their third son, BentleyIn December 2011, Buck assisted in rescuing two elderly women from an overturned car in Sunrise, Florida.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

DISCLAIMER: We had some technical issues with our new microphones on this episode so the audio is a little scratchy.  Thank you for your grace and forgiveness on the audio quality of this episode.  Please don't allow that to distract you from all of the good that Hud offered up.  Always be cool!Rex and wife, Jennifer have four children — Alyssa, Cade, William and David.Challenges of moving to TV? - Preparation to make a move to TV? Speech? Used to being on TV, up close and personal?Played every position but Pitcher and CatcherFootball at Notre Dame?Motivational Speaking: How and Why? What overarching message does Rex Hudler convey when speaking?Brain aneurysm in 2001? - Adversity of coming back from health scareAlong with WIFE, Jennifer: Team Up for Down Syndrome“Cade was a gift with a special purpose in life.” - Hudlers founded Team Up For Down Syndrome to help support the Down syndrome community and those with special needsReasons for Optimism of Young Royals? - Bobby Witt Jr, Pasquantino, Nolan Ryan stories?MLB Rules Changes: Pitch timer, shift restrictions, bigger basesAre You A Baseball Guy? - Children's book with PhysiocPower of Positivity - One of most positive guys not only in baseball, but in LIFE. How and Why did you adopt that attitude?Always that way -OR- events in life gave another level of gratitude and humility?Hud-isms: Be a fountain, not a drainEverything went well but the loss.Rex: It's a beautiful planet.Ryan: Well, it's a moon…Rex: Looks like a planet to me.Let me show you in fast motion -- if you can watch my hands. They used to call me the Thief of Baghdad.I've sampled several types of insects. Moths are a little dusty.It's bad to get hit on your chin. Because it's attached to your head.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Willie Newman, CEO of Homepoint Financial | Wednesday January 25, 2022Introduction:Founder, President and CEO of Homepoint, one of the nation's largest wholesale mortgage lenders. An acknowledged expert and innovator in the mortgage industry with over 30 years of experience in the field, including three start-ups, Newman is widely recognized within the industry as the “Godfather of Wholesale”. Under his leadership, Homepoint rapidly scaled to become the third-largest wholesale lender in the country, as well as a Top-10 non-bank loan originator.Recently, Newman has taken a lead role in advocating on behalf of the mortgage broker community, including utilizing HMDA data to promote the “Broker Advantage.”Newman holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Michigan and an MBA, Finance and Business Economics from Wayne State University.Topics of conversation in this episodeIf you're a loan officer, you really need to think about where you should be in order to best support your clients, referral partners, and your career as a lender. Why is NOW the best time to be a mortgage BROKER?Brokers actually invest in their communities. How can we relay that message more clearly to retail loan officers who think they are serving their customers best by being with a correspondent or a bank or credit union?I've heard Mat Ishbia say that when Home point jumped 100% over to wholesale, it validated what UWM has been doing to architect the way of the Broker landscape.“Displacement equals opportunity” - Expand on that and offer some insight to mortgage pros right now who are feeling “displaced” and why that can be  agood thingRelationship with Matt Ishbia UWM - Two-headed monster. Did you guys come together to gameplan how to foster such a great environment for mortgage brokers?“Godfather of mortgage brokers"ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City RoyalsThree-time All-Star and 1998 Royals Pitcher of The YearMajor League Baseball's 10th pitcher to reach the 300-plus saves mark, and the first to collect all of them with one clubSports Radio 810WHB ContributorBally Sports KC-Royals Pre and Post Game Broadcasterone of most reliable relief aces in baseballPlayed from 1987–1999, primarily for the Kansas City RoyalsPlayed collegiate baseball at Marshall UniversityMade his MLB debut with the Reds on August 1, 1987, at age 25Last game on October 2, 1999Served  as a Vice-President of Union Broadcasting in Kansas City, Missouri.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Bobby Kerr & Darren Copeland of SummitLendingUSA.com speak with 8X Gold Glove Winner & 2015 World Series Hero for the Kansas City Royals, Alex Gordon.theABCpod.com | Always Be Cool Podcast | Summit Lending | NMLS# 1850081 | Equal Housing Lender#Alexgordon #kcroyals #royals #mlb #alwaysbecool #abc #summitlending #podcast #bobbykerr #darrencopelandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Associate Producer of Baseball Information & Site Producer from 2014Volunteer Instructor at Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy from 2020Before that he was also Director of Communications at San Diego PadresExperienced communicator, storyteller, sports data analyst, and producerGraduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelors degree in sports management, andlater obtained a masters degree from the same school in sports administration.First came to the Royals in 2004 as an intern.Skilled in external and internal communications, crisis communications, collaboration, writing, collegiate athletics, and social media.Passionate about the next generationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

In this awesome episode of the ABC Podcast, Cindy Ertman gives several tips and advice on how to "Level Up Your Life," Knowing one self's 3 Core Strengths, the necessity of SMART Goal Planning, and how to cross the "fear bridge."When you work with Cindy, your business isn't the only thing that expands.Your life does, too. Hi, I'm Cindy Ertman, CEO and Founder of The Defining Difference. My expertise as one of the nation's Top 100 Mortgage Executives, and as one of the Top 100 Originators in the U.S. for over a decade, will help you grow your business, but my insight as a coach will transform your life well beyond your business. I will help you become the best possible leader, in every facet of your life, that you can be. I derive my coaching techniques from the intersection of a heart-centered approach to life, and a relationship-based approach to business. I believe in the power of warmth and authenticity, particularly when they are grounded in practicality.My coaching style comes down to one defining difference: success is a choice. In fact, it's your choice.It's knowing that you can turn to yourself, time and time again. And when you lose your way, I'm here to guide you with my signature problem-solving skills, that will help you transform your life from the inside out. Regardless of industry, circumstance, title, hopes or dreams—I can empower you to choose the life you want. I coach because I believe the greatest investment we can ever make is the investment we make in ourselves. My greatest asset as a mentor are my learnings from my own journey as a high achiever, who has dealt with disconnect, burnout and losing sight of my purpose. I help clients bridge the gap between what they want and what they need. I teach by example that success is not limited to your career. Personal and professional happiness are intrinsically connected, and when you take the time to thoughtfully cultivate one, the other follows. Whichever you're looking to start with, I am ready to begin the transformation with you.SummitLendingUSA.com | NMLS# 1850081 | Equal Housing Lender | 816.268.4025Want to be part of our team? Visit: SummitLendingUSA.com or email Bobby Kerr at: info@SummitLendingUSA.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster.Keynote Speaker…..Published Author.Has worked in 4 markets in his 25-year career.Covering 2 World Series Championship Teams….and thousands of baseball games.Not to mention multiple Super Bowls, NHL playoffs, and March Madness.He's had the pleasure of interviewing countless Athletes, Hall of Famers, and Celebrities.Longtime job of covering the Kansas City Royals.Serving as the Host of “Royals Live” pregame and postgame shows.Author of his book called…..”Small Ball….Big Results”.All around Awesome Guy….welcome to the show Joel Goldberg.

Grew up in Claflin, KS and won 14 individual State Titles in Track and Field.WBCA All-American in Basketball.Went on to play at Southwest Missouri State from 1997 to 2001.First Division I women's player to score more than 1,000 points in a season.Won the Wade Trophy…honoring the best women's basketball player in Division I.Scored 3,393 points in her career which set the record until 2017.Dropped 41 points on Duke in 2001 to upset them in the Sweet 16.1st  Round Pick….4th overall in the 2001 WNBA draft by the Portland Fire.WNBA Rookie of the Year and All-Star team in 2001.All around Awesome Lady…..Jackie, welcome to the show.

Michelle Cantrell is the Broker/Owner of Cantrell Real Estate and is a native of Southwest Missouri. She has thirty years of experience in selling real estate in the greater Ozarks.Michelle is a leader in her market and has received many awards in the Springfield area, including Top 40 under 40 Business People, 417 Biz 100 for top business people in Southwest MO. and more. Michelle is a nationally recognized real estate coach and trainer and has helped launch the careers of many Realtors.The Michelle Cantrell Group is a member of a national marketing group that is a preferred partner and endorsed by Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank, Sean Hannity, Bobby Bones and more. Ask any of our team members about our Guaranteed Sale program!Cantrell Real Estate specializes in all price points, including new construction, luxury homes, homes in Springfield and surrounding areas including Branson and the lake area. Our team's reach extends to approximately two hours from Springfield.At Cantrell Real Estate we have a diverse group of Realtors on our team that speak multiple languages including; Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.Michelle Cantrell and her team of professionals are available to help with all of your real estate needs!

Born April 18th, 1959From St. Cloud, MNDrafted in the 16th round of the 1980 draft by the Minnesota Twins.15-year Major League Career with the Twins, Royals, Phillies, Marlins, and Dodgers.National League Pennant winner with the Phillies in 1993.World Series Champion with the Marlins in 1997.Was part of one of the biggest trades in recent history. In 1998 was sent to the Dodgers along with Bobby Bonilla, Charles Johnson, and Gary Sheffield for Mike Piazza and Todd Zeile.Has his own foundation that helps children growing up with Tourette Syndrome.All around Awesome Guy….welcome to the show Jim Eisenreich

From Gardner, KansasCEO of ReferCo…the world's foremost authority in business referrals.In just his 3rd year of Real Estate he did 187 transactions for over $40 million….all from referrals netting over $1,000,000 in earnings.For the next 8 years he received over 500 referrals every single year.Author of the #1 Best Selling Book in Real Estate sales “7 Levels of Communication”.In addition he's a National Trainer and Speaker…..has shared the stage with the likes of George W. Bush, Tony Robbins, and John Maxwell.Married to wife Sheri and they have an Awesome Son named Max.Great guy and man of many talents….. Michael Maher welcome to the show.

Born February 12, 1971He's the Son of former Major Leaguer….Jim Lefebvre.Graduated from the University of Minnesota.Was the MVP of the Golden Gophers Baseball Team in 1993.Established school records for hits, triples, and At Bats.Radio and TV announcer for the KC Royals since 1999.In 2008, was Author of his book titled…… “The Shame of Me: One Man's Journey to Depression and Back.”He is the founder of….Gloves for Kids and Footprints Foundation.In 2011, he received the “Buck O”Neil” MVP award for his commitment to the Youth in KC.All around Awesome guy…..Ryan Lefebvre welcome to the show.

Born September 12th, 1959From Riverside, NJ and played Football at Rutgers University.Played with the KC Chiefs from 1981 to 1991.6-time Pro Bowl Selection from 1983-1988.Regarded as one of the best free safeties to ever play the game.Only 1 of 26 players of all time to have 50 or more interceptions.In 1988 won the “Whizzer White”….. NFL Man of the Year Award.NFL 1980's All-Decade Team.Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer.His Deron Cherry Foundation supports several great causes……Score 1 for Health, Camp quality, Midwest Animal Rescue, and Answering the Call.Chiefs Legend and all around Awesome Guy….Deron Cherry Welcome to the show.

Today we have, Mat Ishbia, the President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage.The No.1 wholesale mortgage Lender in the Nation and No.2 Lender overall.Mat has transformed UWM from being a 12-person mortgage company to a 7,000 person team working together in Pontiac, MIPrior to UWM…Mat played under Coach Tom Izzo for 4 seasons at Michigan State, going to 3 Final Fours, and winning the National Championship in 2000.He is known as the most prominent advocate for mortgage brokers nationwide.Mat has a huge passion for giving back and creating opportunities for kids and his local community.All around Awesome Guy, Amazing Leader, & Friend of Summit Lending….Mat Ishbia welcome to the show!

Born July 9th, 1970 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Grew up in St. Louis and attended….Indiana University.In 1991, led the Hoosiers over a highly regarded Baylor Team in the Copper Bowl.Drafted in the 8th round of the 1993 Draft by the San Diego Chargers.Played QB in the NFL…..for 15 Seasons.One of 13 QB's in history to have completed a 99-yard pass play.Earned a Super Bowl Ring with the Rams and made 2 Pro Bowls with the KC Chiefs.Currently an NFL analyst for CBS Sports.Married to wife Julie…they have 3 amazing kids (T.J., Derek, and Janelle).Chiefs Legend and all around Awesome Guy….Trent Green…Welcome to the show.

Born August 25th, 1970Grew up in Teaneck, NJWent on to attend college at the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Systems Engineering One of only 5 Penn alumni to play in Major League baseball since 1951, and the first African-American Ivy League graduate to play in the MajorsPlayed in the Majors during 1996-2004 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Texas RangersPlaced 2nd in the National League in 1999, hitting 11 homers and batting .325Finished his career in the Major League with 1,100 hits and a .277 career batting averagePublished his first book “The Game From Where I Stand” in 2010Joined ESPN in 2010 as a baseball color analyst, where he appeared on Wednesday Night Baseball, contributed to Baseball Tonight, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com & ESPN The Magazine Hired by NBC Sports Chicago in 2018, after being laid off by ESPN the previous year, ESPN later rehired him in 2019Currently teaching at the University Of Connecticut Neag School of EducationFrom well known baseball player to teacher and advocate…Doug Glanville welcome to the show!

Born May 8th, 1951From Brooklyn, New York and attended Oceanside High School in Long Island.Played College Baseball at Iona College.Drafted in the 2nd round in the 1972 draft by KC Royals.Only Royals Pitcher to Record 3…20 Win Seasons.All Time Leader in complete games (103) and shutouts (23).Holds Single season records for (40)starts, (21) complete games, (294) innings pitched  and (242)K's.From 1975 to 1981 won 130 games….most by any RHP in the majors.Inducted into the KC Royals Hall of Fame in 1989.Married High School sweetheart, Audrey, in 1971 who we all know and love.All around Awesome Guy…..Dennis Leonard welcome to the show.

Born November 10th, 1986Standout Football and Basketball player at Ray-Pec High School.First team All-State 3 Times….won Thomas Simone award for best HS player in KC.Attended University of Missouri and played for Coach Gary Pinkel.Holds numerous records at MU for receiving.In 2008, won the John Mackey Award given to the Nation's Best Tight End.90 receptions for 987 yards and 10 touchdowns.In 2009, was drafted in the 3rd round by the Cincinnati Bengals.Played in the NFL from 2009 to 2016 with a few teams along the way.Married to High school sweetheart, Stacy…they have 3 children.Currently an LPL Financial Advisor for BMG AdvisorsAll around Awesome Guy….Chase Coffman welcome to the show.

Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers.Born July 9th, 1955From Montgomery, Alabama and moved to Summit, New Jersey when he was 7 years old.Highly regarded athlete in Baseball, Football, and Basketball at Summit High School.Was drafted in the first round by KC Royals in 1974.Played 19 Seasons in the Majors for the Royals, A's, and Cubs.2× All-Star (1982, 1983)World Series champion (1985)Gold Glove Award (1980)2× Silver Slugger Award (1980, 1982)AL batting champion (1982)AL stolen base leader (1979)Kansas City Royals Hall of FameWillie had 668 Stolen Bases in the Majors 12th of All-Time.Number 4 all time in the American league alone…behind Ricky Henderson, Ty Cobb, and Eddie Collins.Author of the Book….”Inside the Park - Running the Base Path of Life”Currently lives in AZ with his better half, Helen.  Good Friend of ours…..Willie Wilson welcome to the show.

Born February 9thth, 1946From Glenolden, Pennsylvania, attended Interboro High School in Prospect ParkLettered in football, basketball, and track and fieldIn his only year of varsity football, Papale won All-Delaware County Honorable Mention.In track, he was a standout pole vaulter, triple jumper, and long jumper.Papale attended Philadelphia's Saint Joseph's University on a track scholarship (the university did not have a football team)As a junior, he won a United States Track & Field Federation college pole vault at Madison Square Garden It was 1976 when this 30 year old, a teacher and coach at his HS Alma mater, part-time bartender and die hard Eagles fan decided to act on a whim and a dare and entered the unprecedented public tryouts for his beloved EaglesPlayed 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League following 2 seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.Continues to hold the record for oldest Rookie in the NFL.Papale's amazing story was the inspiration behind the 2006 Disney film Invincible.Resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife Janet and has two children….Gabriella and Vinny.Today, he electrifies audiences and is regarded as one of the top motivational speakers in the country. The ultimate underdog continues to thrill audiences with his energy and humor.So excited to have you're here with us Vince and welcome to the show.

Sean Thomas Casey (born July 2, 1974), nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. Casey was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game three times during his career. He is currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.Born July 2nd, 1974Nicknamed the “The Mayor”Attended Upper St. Clair High School[5] near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Richmond,In the 1995 season as a junior, Casey hit for a .461 batting average to lead all Division I players2nd round pick of the Indians in the 1995 MLB Draft.Former MLB 1st baseman from 1997 to 2008 with the Indians, Reds, Pirates, Tigers and Boston Red Sox.3-time MLB All Star.In 12 postseason games (2006, 2008), Casey batted .410 (16-for-39) with three runs, two home runs and 9 RBI.Career .300 hitter and 1999 Hutch Award Winner.In 2012 was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Hall of Fame.Member of both the Richmond University and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.Currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network.Married to wife Mandi…..they have 3 children…..Andrew, Jacob and daughter Carli.All around Awesome Guy, Sean Casey, welcome to the show.

Willie Mays Aikens (born October 14, 1954) is an American professional baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the California Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays between 1977 and 1985. He had established himself as one of the top sluggers in the game before drugs derailed his career. In 1994, Aikens was sentenced to 20 years in prison on four counts of crack cocaine distribution and one count of use of a firearm during drug trafficking. He was released on June 4, 2008, after changes in federal drug laws, and is sometimes cited as an example of the results of mandatory minimum sentencing in drug-related crimes.

Born October 22nd 1954 in Whittier, CAWas a Parade All-America QB at St. Paul High School in Sante Fe Springs, CAAfter high school was offered a 4-yr football scholarship to Notre Dame.1st round Draft pick by the Royals in 1972.Played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1992.Member of the 1985 World Series champs for Kansas City, and the ‘80 AL Champ teamCoaching career started in 1994 with the Royals and had stops in Texas, Colorado, Houston, Chicago Cubs. Minor league Manager for the Padres and KC.Member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame - Inducted 

Born June 16, 1965Graduated from Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon.Later graduated from the University of Oregon…..Go Ducks!2010 Inducted into the University of Oregon's Hall of Fame for his performance on the 1985 Track and Field NCAA Championship Team.Drafted in the 8th Round by Cleveland Browns.Played 9 NFL Seasons for the KC Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.Wife Raina, 8 children including the five they adopted (nieces & nephews)Only player in NFL in last 30 years to play for at least 9 seasons AND under 160 lbsPhysical fitness advocator, entrepreneur, phenomenal motivational speaker (Isagenix)