On The Virg

Joining me this week On The Virg is Chase Akers — a guy who started in music, built his voice as a DJ and producer, and now finds himself at the intersection of tech and storytelling. He's the co-founder of Mirian, a frictionless payment platform built for creatives and freelancers sick of chasing invoices — and he's also the founder of Deadleg Media, the production house behind his rising YouTube series that blends motorcycles, filmmaking, and personal grit. We dive into how he went from clubs and concerts to startups and camera rigs — and why the creative edge that launched his music career is the same one driving him to build tools that actually change lives.

Joining me this week On The Virg is former Golf Channel personality and the Voice of Golf, Peter Kessler. We discuss the upcoming PGA Championship and where Rory Mcilroy fits in to the history of golf. Plus we discuss Mickey Wright, Annika Sorenstam, and LIV Golf.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Tamika Taylor, CEO of Evolution Collective. We go on a journey, reverse engineering what we want most in our life, and creating a roadmap to achieve it.

Joining me this week On The Virg for the third time is Entrepreneur, public speaker, and podcaster, Nick Hiter. We discuss how he has evolved in his belief system from his days as a professional baseball player to today. We delve into coaching youth baseball and the joy it brings him while spending precious time with his son. Nick is also a content creator and business marketing expert. He shares his insights on A. I., the future of content creation, and how he plans on figuring out which A.I. systems provides the best results. That and so much more.

Joining me this week On The Virg is longtime morning anchor for Nashville's ABC affiliate WKRN News-2, Neil Orne. We discuss the trials and tribulations of main stream media, the reason he retired, where he sees himself evolving to, and the overwhelming feeling of stepping down from his job in TV. We discuss the current political landscape, the thought of delivering the news of JFK's file being released and all the other high profile classified documents that President Trump is set to fee up. Plus we discuss Tiger Woods, Texas country, and much more.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Chuck McDowell, CEO of Wesley Financial, and successful entrepreneur in many different businesses. We discuss the fundamentals of sales, overcoming rejections and no's, and how to build and stack successes one by one. This podcast is full of gems of success.

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at Kickingbird Golf, Chase Cooper. We discuss what it takes to go from good to great, both mechanically and mentally, for golf. We dive into what he has learned from his podcast co-host Raymond Prior, and his coaching has evolved due to his amazing knowledge. 

Joining me this week On The Virg is performance coach, Steven Yellin. He joins me for the second time as we discuss his upcoming book, The Science of Silence and all the new information he has gathered for elite athletic performance. We go way down the rabbit hole to help you all play your favorite sport to highest level possible for you.

Joining me this week On The Virg is legendary MLB executive John Hart. We discuss the processes and systems he employed to build championship teams in Cleveland and Atlanta. He shares many interesting stories about all the legends he worked with, from Eddie Murray to Manny Ramirez. Plus he shares the value of golf in his business and personal life.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Rick Shaw, the CEO of Awareity, a prevention specialist company out of Las Vegas. This may be the most important podcast I have done, as awareity has the ability to stop 80% of all the school shootings/mass shootings in our country by unifying the silos of information that house all of the data linking the troubled perpetrators to the horrific outcomes that ultimately occur, by sourcing all the warning signs into what he calls a butterfly effect. If you are interested in keeping your children safe at school and yourself safe in the workplace or out in public….you really need to listen to this podcast and forward it to anyone you know that could help save lives.

Joining me this week On The Virg are serial entrepreneurs, owners of the Black Diamond Club, Well Infused, and podcast hosts of None of Your Business, Dr Lacey Book and Dr Shawn Dill. We discuss the business strategies they employ and coach, how time management is really self management, the common struggles entrepreneurs face, and what the wellness industry has taught them.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney. We discuss his amazing journey in golf around the world, his impact on coaching golf, and the things he likes to see in each facet of the game to make people better. Plus we discuss Kiss, Jack Nicklaus, and Caddyshack.

Joining me this week On The Virg for the 5th time is PGA Tour TRACKMAN Rep Lance Vinson. We delve into what the tour players and their coaches are doing to elevate their games on TRACKMAN. We discuss the new parameters that TRACKMAN is tracking, new 3D graphics, and what is to come in the future.

Joining me this week On The Virg for the third time is my great friend and co-author of Elevated and Excavated, Drew Maddux. We rekindle the ideals of our own podcast by selecting 4 new words to breakdown to encourage and uplift others.

Joining me this week On The Virg for the second time is MTSU professor and fellow TEDx speaker, Colby Jubenville. We discuss what it takes to be great at business, sports, and life. We discuss why it has never been easier to stand out than it is today, and the blessing it is to have children that still want to be with you well past the age of 10.

Joining me this week On The Virg is CEO of N of 1, Kevin Grass. We discuss the emergence of alternative treatments for wellness, anti-inflammation treatments, and longevity. We delve into the cutting edge treatment Exosomes, stem cells, testosterone, and good ole fashioned exercise and eating clean! The role of Joe Rogan played in this, and how some of the interviews he did during COVID set in motion an awakening that has sent shockwaves rippling through many different viewpoints on our nations healthcare and future of wellbeing. Plus we discuss the challenges of being a Miss St. Sports fan, Greg Norman and Rory, a struggling memory of the movie, “The Hangover”

Joining me this week On The Virg is Director of Instruction at Westhaven GC and Head Golf Coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN - Ben Pellicani. We discuss the state of golf instruction, different styles of coaching, and his amazing trip he did with his team to East Lothian, Scotland….and all the lessons learned from that trip.

Joining us this week On The Virg is physical trainer, 3x best selling author, and entrepreneur Aaron Hines. We discuss his unique training, how COVID dramatically altered his business, and how he overcame it.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Rene Rodriguez. Rene is a business transformation coach, speaker, and Author. He is one of my all time favorite leaders, as his coaching style grabs your attention in a way that no one else does. We discuss elite performance in the office and in the course, brain mapping, perseverance and how he attacks change in his life.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Leah Notarianni and Bucky O'Neill. They are both owners of Leverage to Legacy, a transformative experience where people go to be trained to face the fears of evolving from who they are to a newer, fearless version of themselves. We delve into the mind, behaviors, and the symbolism of Fire walking.

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Professional, Jon Sinclair. Jon is one of the, if not the best golf instructor on the planet. We discuss the mental part of the game, the fundamentals of the swing, the new and hot conversation on short game shots and what happened to Rory at the US Open.

Joining me this week for the fifth time On The Virg is Master Hypnotherapist, Steve Roehm. We discuss his journey towards hypnotherapy, the issues he is currently seeing in sessions, and some concepts to consider while addressing addiction, trauma, and pain. Possible the most powerful thing I have ever witnessed in person is his ability to help you misremember your traumas and PTSD. Steve is one of the most important tools in my toolshed for helping people become the best version of themselves.

Joining me this week On The Virg is former #1 ranked one armed golfer Alex Lourie. We discuss his miracle journey from Ukraine to the USA. We discuss his journey through tournament golf to the top of the adaptive golf world. This is an amazing story.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Leo Herrera. Leo is a former collegiate golfer and aspiring tour player that has begun to use golf for business and coaching. The owner of Connected Golfer, Leo shares what the game has taught him and how he has evolved it into a business.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Dr Justin Moseley. We discuss his recent TEDx talk and the desire to be a two-time TEDx'er. We dive into elite performance and the foundations of greatness. Plus we deep dive into a near death experience that propelled him on his current professional trajectory.

Joining me this week On The Virg is the COO of The Hitlab Creative Studios, Jim Gray. We discuss creative content via podcasts, social media, and music. He shares his story on being in the music industry, sales, and content creation and how his time in logging industry paved the way for his success. Plus we discuss the Dodgers, 49ers, Taylor Swift, and much more.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Senior Sales Manager for Key Accounts for Bushnell Golf, Ryne Fisher. We discuss what we hope and expect to see at the Masters this week. Plus we discuss the technology and fun amenities to golf that Bushnell provides.

Joining me this week On The Virg is former PGA Tour player, Golf Channel commentator, and current EVP of McLemore Golf Club, Charlie Rymer. We discuss our time at the Golf Channel, the exciting happenings at McLemore, and his favorite moment on tour. Plus we talk about mentors, Jack Nicklaus, Vince Gill, and a powerful story on perseverance.

Joining me this week On The Virg are former Tennessee Titans Dr Kevin Dyson and Blaine Bishop. We discuss the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Music City Miracle, life as a Titan, and life after being a Titan. Plus what it takes to be great at any endeavor. 

Joining me this week On The Virg is Big Time Rush singer James Maslow. We discuss how he navigated early life success, touring, Dancing with the Stars, and his new speaking platform that has garnered him a lot of attention. Plus we discuss Depeche Mode, the Chargers and JimGym 3.0.

Joining me this week On The Virg is entrepreneur, Paul Rogers. We discuss fear and the lack thereof as an entrepreneur. He shares his process and systems he employs stop all of his endeavors. We also delve into mentorship, camping in the desert, and Led Zeppelin.

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Professional and owner of the Matt Walter Golf Academy, Matt Walter. We discuss the LIV/PGATour spat, where golf instruction is today, our two day golf schools and so much more.

This week On The Virg, Virgil addresses what we saw at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and how it could be an omen to the Ryder Cup. Plus Tiger returns to Riviera, Mahomes does it again, and where is the line between freedom and too much freedom. He finishes with whatnot takes to move from “I hope I can…to I believe I can….to I KNOW I WILL!”

Joining me this week On The Virg is the CEO/owner of Bond Branded Gear Chris Heine. We discuss his buyout of his dad's company and the incredible makeover he pulled off to triple sales. We do a deep dive into the nuances of branding and how it is in the recipe of greatness for a brand. We talk about how golf has shaped his business and how his sports driven life and workout routine has created a new version of an already determined mind. Plus we talk Tupac, GNR, Gretzky, Chicago Bulls and Tiger Woods. 

Joining me this week On the Virg is serial entrepreneur and new author, Ali Hemyari. We discuss his career as a dog trainer and its transition to mentoring people towards an abundant lifestyle. “Which one is easier to coach…dogs or humans”? Plus we delve into his strategies for creating a profitable business, which dog breeds are the best for training, and how desire, struggle, discipline, and passion play a role in the outcome of all success. Plus we talk Tupac, Cubs, Cowboys, and traveling the world. 

Joining me today On The Virg is Nick Cavuoto. Nick is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer and serial entrepreneur. We delve into marketing and sales paradigms, spiritual beliefs, flow state, and surviving this interesting ride we call life. Struggles and joy, perseverance and hope, and facing your worst nightmare with courage.

Joining me again this week On The Virg for part 2 of my interview is Stewart Breeding. We delve into Biohacking and the key markers and indicators for elite performance. Plus we examine an idea of mine that stems from a scene in “American Sniper”. 

Joining me this week On The Virg is Stewart Breeding. Stewart fought for our country in the Army's 82nd Airborne and is now a world class trainer, biohacker, and personal greatness seeker.  In the first of a two part podcast, we discuss the invasion of Panama City, how that triggered flow state, and that led him on a personal mission. This episode is a co Christmas gift to the soul.

Joining me today On The Virg is Valerie Kemp, CPA.  We discuss the value of at least minoring in accounting in college, how she found her passion in it, and she uses it to elevate her clients and her own entrepreneurial spirit. Plus we bounce around topics of community service, 90's rap, Kenny G, Atlanta Braves, and the best steakhouses in Nashville.

Joining me this week On the Virg is the President of the Tennessee Golf Foundation, Whit Turnbow. We discuss his success from college golfer, to college coach, to Athletic Director, to his current position and how golf has shaped him into believing he could do it all. We also delve into his battle with cancer, bringing LIV golf to Nashville, and Morgan Wallen.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Nick Hiter, entrepreneur, podcaster, and former professional baseball player. We discuss his catalog of services he offers at The Hitlab Creative Studio, how he builds teammates instead of employees or partners, and how the power of relationships are critical to the success of any operation.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Founder and CEO of CarSaver, Chad Collier. He walks us through his rise from lot attendant to the youngest, non-succession, Ford Dealership Owner ever. He speaks to his love of the automotive industry, the importance of the industry to the American economy, and the ways that his innovations have made an impact on it. Plus we discuss Sooner football, Pearl Jam, and how the movie, The Sound of Freedom, impacted his life.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Alchemy Life Executive and Relationship Coach, Sally Ann Eddmenson. We discuss her system and processes she employs when coaching executives and relationships and how they may differ, but even more profound is there similarities. She discusses her journey from London to Dubai to Nashville and she and her husband strategically chose Nashville.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Trackman rep Lance Vinson. We discuss the new IO System Trackman  has introduced. We also discuss how Joe Mayo has used Trackman, specifically spin loft, to completely change Viktor Hovland's short game. This and much more. If you are wanting to “nerd out” on golf swing, short game, and performance technique…..this podcast is for you.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jim Morris. Jim is an entrepreneur in Nashville, a real estate broker turned event specialist. Jim is the founder of Impact Events and is hosting Impact Effect 23 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtiwn Nashville on Oct 27, 2023. We discuss how he transitioned from real estate to events and how self discovery and growth led to a very heart centered career and life shift. We also discuss motivation, the Beatles, Fight Club, Good Will Hunting, and Aruba. 

Talking all things TEDx, Ryder Cup, and college football. 

This week On The Virg I will be discussing the mental blueprint used by the best players to excel on the course. Plus I discuss my TEDX talk and the Ryder Cup of wine.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Wilson Bank & Trust CEO, John McDearman. We discuss the turmoil in the banking business that is wreaking havoc for some. We delve into his critical fundamentals he employs in both the business of the bank and managing his employees. Plus we talk golf, Pearl Jam, and the Vols!

Joining me this week On The Virg is 2022 TN Sportswriter of the Year and Tennessean columnist Mike Organ. We discuss how news media has evolved over the last 40 years and how he adapted to enjoy such a great career. We discuss how golf has always played a huge role in sports and business in Nashville. Plus he shares some fun stories of being on the beat here in Music City.

Joining me this week On The Vir is the Director of the Entrepreneur and Innovation Center of Williamson County, Jeremy Qualls. He discusses how the disruptive educational platform has blown up and is transforming education in Tennessee. He shares an amazing story about the students catapulted the Tennessee Titans social media platforms and created multiple game changing endeavors for the Titans. How mentorship works at the EIC and the amazing work the students are doing for many businesses in Nashville. Plus we discuss Dave Matthews Band, Nine Inch Nails, Chris Stapleton, Quentin Tarantino, Saving Private Ryan and the life values that music and cinema provide the world. A truly amazing and cutting edge discussion about the future of education.

Joining me this week On The Virg is fellow PGA Professional Joey Hickman. He shares his story of evolving from a long time professional at Old Hickory Country Club to serving with In His Grip ministries. He shares his amazing story about his daughter Shelby and all the powerful life lessons learned with and through her. Plus we talk Chicago Cubs, Boston, Pebble Beach, and how his faith has pulled him through the darkest of times.