Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Today's guest is going back to the basics in his mission to show young sluggers the way to success. His name is Chris Allen, the founder and head coach of Wheelhouse Baseball Clinic, a place where the next gen of baseball talent is empowered to thrive on and off the field. As a passionate advocate for youth development, he has rewritten the player development playbook. And through his commitment to develop athletic skills in equal measure with values, has impacted an entire community in ways that extend well beyond the ballpark.Website: https://wheelhousebaseballclinic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094668160109Check out Chris Allen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3--Dz8LE3Y

As Father's Day approaches, Joel is joined by a guest who helped two sons achieve the ultimate football dream. His name is Lee Schwartz, a successful businessman and devoted family man. Now, he's also the author of Raising Giants, an inspiring memoir about raising NFL stars Geoffrey and Mitchell Schwartz to achieve greatness on and off the field. It's an insider's football story about so much more than X's and O's. It's the retelling of an extraordinary professional journey two decades in the making, as could only be described by a proud father. Website: https://www.raisinggiantsbook.com/ Check out Lee on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HwCgyvmh6QI

Today's guest is an executive super-connector who has spent more than 40 years adding value in more ways than quarterly earnings. His name is Jeff Pelaccio, an accomplished speaker, podcast creator and mastermind behind Pelaccio & Partners. A firm that focuses on helping organizations enhance their internal messaging by creating content that fosters connection, clarity, and culture. By laying a foundation of real-life strategies, Jeff Pelaccio drives extraordinary outcomes for all he meets.Website: https://thecorporatecouch.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffpelaccioCheck out our conversation with Jeff on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpp98Xs3adI

Great leadership doesn't come with a playbook. Instead, there are people like today's guest who have lived, learned and made it their mission to help others keep the line moving. His name is Chris Gargano, an award-winning pro sports content veteran who spent more than 20 years connecting with fans from coast-to-coast. Now, he's a podcast host and founder of the Gargano Leadership Group, where teams and business influencers alike learn to navigate the complexities of taking action…and secure an advantage that is bigger than themselves.Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/ Twitter: https://x.com/cgarganoCheck out Chris on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGeKsib_WcU

Joel chats with a Kansas City power couple whose dedication to excellence has become a uniting force for good. Dulcinea Herrera is a fearless artist and co-CEO of Cafe Corazon, the pioneering Latin coffee shop where vibrant culture and comfort intersect. Also joining is her husband, Christian Anderaos, a midfielder for the KC Comets Soccer Club and the Founder and CEO of Playmakers Academy, where kids are taught to play like pros. This dynamic duo doesn't just bring people together, they serve as a powerful reminder about he impact a community can have.Website: https://playmakersa.com/ | https://www.cafecorazonkc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_anderaos/ | https://www.instagram.com/dulcinea_herreraa/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisAnderaos | https://x.com/dulcinea_333 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christian.Anderaos/ | https://www.facebook.com/dulcinea.herrera.39/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/_UvEinalXJI

Life may not always be easy, but change doesn't have to be complicated. Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a human behavior expert who teaches the simple science to getting big results. Her name is Britt Frank, a licensed therapist, keynote speaker and two-time author whose must-read books are like cheat codes to getting unstuck. Using research-backed solutions, she offers shortcuts that close the gap between where you are and where you want to go. Empowering people from every walk of life to suit up, show up and finally become the unstoppable humans they were meant to be.Website: https://www.brittfrank.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/Check out Britt on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/RWXbZEQeLlc

Joel is joined by a celebrated sports analyst who has been promoting collegiate sports excellence for three decades and counting. His name is Tim Neiman, the renowned head baseball coach at DeSales University and CEO of The Neiman Legacy Network. Over the course of his storied year career, his outstanding impact in sports and leadership has driven success from dirt fields to dugouts across the country. Teaching more than just a game, but lessons in legacy that inspire others to maximize all that their talent has to offer.Website: https://coachneiman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachneiman/ Twitter: https://x.com/dsu4neiman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theneimansportsgroup/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZxdeOKXRlTM

What happens when small businesses harness the power of big data? Today we find out. Tapan Bhatt is the Founder and CEO of TeraCrunch, the elite implementation firm for tailored AI solutions. Since 2013, he has been on the cutting edge of innovation with seamlessly designed systems that deliver big efficiencies for even bigger gains. Using proven methods, he successfully turns promises into performance.Website: https://www.teracrunch.com/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/--SNOlPC7uY

Fred Stipkovitz is a forward-thinking leader in the relentless defense of American industry. He's a Veteran coastguardsman and the President of UltraTech Aerospace, where an employee-first culture is built with as much precision as the products they manufacture. Using an innovative approach to workforce development, he's on a mission to fabricate more than business success. But to revitalize an entire community that works together as partners, not competitors, achieving exceptional results for all.Website: https://utaero.com/Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8TYkg6VzQMs

Dave Rosenberg is a retired F-14 naval officer and founder of Locked on Leadership. As the premiere expert on radical accountability, he equips military-minded leaders with tactical strategies to build teams that rise to the expectation of excellence. He does more than transform individuals into self-directed achievers. He creates a culture of high-performance that is perpetually mission ready, long after motivation has faded. Website: https://lockedonleadership.com/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZOI-o2Uoe8I

Justin Roethlingshoefer is a human performance maverick who has cracked the code to winning in business and in life. He's an industry leading health optimization expert, author and TedX speaker who has spent two decades driving consistent change by living differently. Using holistic data mixed with real-world experience, he empowers high performers to own their success and add life to their years not by working more, but by working right. Website: https://justinroethlingshoefer.com/ | https://ownitcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownit.coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.roethlingshoefer

Brian Morris is a former college Athletic Director turned President of Leadercast. Leadercast is at the forefront of leadership development, hosting life changing events for businesses including it's reknowned Leadercast Conference. Through collaboration with some of businesses most influential voices, Brian Morris inspires leaders to unleash their full potential. Empowering top-notch talent to produce results that position - and keep - them at the forefront of success in the boardroom and beyond. Website: https://leadercast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmorris_bmo/ Twitter: https://x.com/brianmorrisbmo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009069734332Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Q2NBuNRPJ14

Susie Gurley is an incredible woman who has made it her mission to help families facing mental health struggles. She is the creator and host of The Just A Mom Podcast. Using powerful stories with real people, she uses her own experience parenting a child with mental illness to connect others on a similar journey. She may not be a therapist, counselor or doctor. But by offering a space to feel supported and seen, she creates a healing sense of hope…and the comfort from knowing that even in the darkest days, you never have to walk the path alone. Website: https://www.thejustamompodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustamompodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/gurleyfrogsmom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejustamompodcast Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5-lzf5dnwN0

Today's guest is an extraordinary woman who has dedicated her career to preserving the legacy of survivors. Her name is Jessica Rockhold, Executive Director at the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education. As a passionate defender of history, she has spent more than 20 years keeping stories alive on behalf of victims who are no longer here to tell them. And by applying lessons from a dark past, helps shape a future that is yet to be written.Website: https://mchekc.org/ Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/QDke0GqdPHcSmall Ball Big Dreams: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/books

Joel is joined by a trifecta of guests who are creating a world where people of all abilities are set up for success, one scoop at a time. Amber Schreiber is the co-founder, President and CEO of The Golden Scoop, Kansas City's life-changing ice cream and coffee shop that provides meaningful employment for uniquely abled individuals. Joining her is Super Scooper Connor Schaffer and his mother, Stephanie. Together, they do more than offer exquisite, made-from-scratch treats. They create a better, more inclusive world where everyone's gifts are valued. Website: https://thegoldenscoop.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenscoopkc/ Twitter: https://x.com/thegoldenscoop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenscoopkcCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/_6hjquH98ig

LeeAnn Webster is a recovering attorney turned coach and international keynote speaker who has made it her mission to ensure your future is bigger than the past. As creator of the No Regrets Formula, she guides accomplished leaders towards the BIG goals that really matter, personally and professionally. Empowering them to kick passive existence to the curb so purposeful living can prevail.Website: https://leeannmariewebster.com/ | https://leeannspeaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeannmwebster/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emailwithheartLink to LeeAnn's Regret Release Method: http://regretreleasemethod.com/

Today's guests are encore contributors who are back for our third-annual Black History Month panel discussion. Joining from Boston is Chandra Clark. She's a visionary agent of change and President of The Corey C. Griffin Foundation whose commitment to helping others has been a pillar of her distinguished, 15-year career. Next up is Andre Davis, Vice President of Alliant Insurance and a prominent leader in Kansas City. Known for his innovative ideas, he brings positive change to the present tense in both business and civic communities. Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/0QvHm9pEv9k

Drew Eanes is a man whose measure of success is in the communities he builds. He is a Senior Client Solutions Manager at J.E. Dunn Construction, and a key player in development initiatives that enrich the lives of those around him with inspired projects. Philanthropically, he has dedicated years to advancing the missions of non-profits throughout the metro, cementing his legacy through meaningful change that will keep giving for generations to come.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeanes2/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drew.eanes.1Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/e08sc9aaIdkPurchase Joel's new book: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/store/p/small-ball-big-dreams-autographed

Joel is joined by a prolific storyteller who has been preserving the rich legacy of black baseball for 30 years and counting. His name is Bob Kendrick, the incomparable - and impeccably dressed - president of the Negro Leagues baseball Museum. As a longtime civic leader, he has arguably been as influential on the history of America's pastime as many of the players themselves. By bridging the gap between baseball past and present, he continues to build what the late, great Buck O'Neil himself began. Paying homage to legends of a bygone era, and their groundbreaking role shaping the game we know today.Website: https://www.nlbm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlbmprez/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bob-Kendrick-100049995194054/Check out Joel's new book: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/store/p/small-ball-big-dreams-autographed

Daryl Wyatt is a former tennis champ turned next-level pickleballer, owner of SW19, and ace of the Kansas City Stingers. As a top-tier player on KC's first - and only - pro pickleball team, gold may be the goal, but his real mission is bigger than a score. It's to make the game accessible for anyone who wants to join the sports craze sweeping the nation. Only then will the biggest victory be realized. Point. Set Match.Website: https://sw19kc.com/ | https://www.kcstingers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarylwyatt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daryl.wyatt.7/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/glY35coZns8

Great leaders aren't born or made...they're ever-evolving, learning, and pushing to become better. Damon Lembi is one of those leaders. He is a two-time bestselling author and CEO of LearnIt, the globally disruptive training solutions company. For three decades, he has been committed to empowering the next generation of leadership with the right skills, right now. By helping others thrive today, he prepares them for a tomorrow marked by better decisions, bolder risks, and teams that aren't led by bosses, but people that others are eager to follow.Website: https://www.learnit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi/ Twitter: https://x.com/damonlembi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damon.lembi/

Beth Nydick is a PR pro who is turning heads in the media world. She is the founder of the F.A.M.E. Lab with a proven formula to amplify entrepreneurs from hidden gems to industry icons. As a former producer for some of the most recognizable TV networks in the world, her expertise has made her the go-to visibility expert for a who's who of clients. And by leveraging decades of experience, she has found real strategies that do more than get clients into the spotlight by making their full potential possible.Website: https://bethnydick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethnydick/ Twitter: https://x.com/bethnydick?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethRitternydick/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/RiY95ziCbXc

Jen Lehner puts solopreneurs in the front row of their own success. She's a digital marketing guru who you can find on the cutting edge of all things automation and social media. As an up-to-the-minute strategist who is unafraid of holding back, she has landed atop countless Best Of business lists. Empowering her to bring all the solutions - but none of the fluff - for unsung small business heroes who are destined to become entrepreneurial VIPs.Website: https://jenlehner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_lehner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejenlehner/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/VU62bT_xtS0

Matt Rizzetta is the Founder and Chairman of North Six Group, a top entertainment investment group bridging the gap between American and European soccer. Using a winning mix of business, enterprise and passion for sport, he's a driving force behind clubs who rose from obscurity to Serie C. And by finally giving the underdogs a chance to shine, has tapped an entire market of new possibilities in the world of modern soccer. Website: https://northsixthgroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrizzetta/?hl=enCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/c_FmzzrJnR4

As we slide into home on this season of Rounding the Bases, Joel welcomes back two guests who see opportunities where others do not. First up is Dan James, who built his career pushing success-driven individuals to exceptional results, once as a history-making wheelchair tennis coach and now as the founder of Story 19 Consulting. Next is Jeff Utecht, a renowned tech-ed renegade who is aligning culture and education to shift the paradigm for modern learners everywhere. Together, we take a look back at the lessons learned in 2024 as well as look ahead to all that awaits in 2025.Website:Dan: https://mystory19.com/              Jeff: https://www.jeffutecht.com/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WG1G3bT4oKs

Today on Rounding the Bases we kick mediocrity to the curb with a guest who has redefined the concept of success. Her name is Tara Renze, an unapologetically authentic - and perfectly flawed - author, speaker and EQ expert empowering audiences to be who they came to be. Using her mantra as the mission, she's ignited a movement that unlocks purpose like you've never seen before. And is ready to show you the way to creating, owning and elevating your life to something that does more than sustain…but genuinely fulfills.Website: https://www.tararenze.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/tararenze?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewhoyoucametobe/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ovRt4Kg4rLg

Greg Justice is a fitness entrepreneur who has been shaping the personal training industry for four decades and counting. He is an international best-selling author and owner of AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City's original personal training center. Over the course of nearly 50,000 sessions, he's built a career on meeting others where they are, making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to make lasting changes toward a more healthy way of living. He also shares secrets to his entrepreneur success. Website: https://aycfit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregjustice1/ Twitter: https://x.com/aycfit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.justice1Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/uvZxLt3m-hI

Zach Arend is a bronc riding champion turned TedX speaker empowering leaders to create more of what they want in life. His own wild ride took him from VP of one company to founder of another. Now, he inspires others to "saddle their own horses" using a modern solution that does more than engage the lost art of leadership. It creates a purpose to hold on to, no matter how hard life bucks.Website: https://www.zacharend.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach.arend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithzacharend/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1lVGSg6Wg_s

On this episode, Joel is joined by a category pioneer who revolutionized the global gaming business. His name is Blaine Graboyes, a digital media architect who found entrepreneurial success at the intersection of art and innovation. For more than 30 years, he has challenged boundaries in pursuit of paths less traveled. In doing so, securing his position as more than a maker with a penchant for industry-firsts, but an accomplished creative whose contributions are not to be forgotten.Website: https://blaineglobal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaineglobal/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/blaineglobalCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Xs7vV8ypjqE

A team of holistic wellness champions who balance the wisdom of experience with fresh, new perspectives join Joel Goldberg. Dr. Michelle Robin is Kansas City's original pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of Your Wellness Connection. She's joined by Bayleigh Petty, program manager of Small Changes Big Shifts. Together, they are co-hosts of the eponymous podcast that plants weekly seeds of possibility to nourish your soul. It's a dose of inspiration fueled by a passion for helping people come fully alive. And through small changes, moves others towards healthier, more connected lives that stick for generations to come. Website: https://yourwellnessconnection.com/ | https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.instagram.com/baayleighnicole/ Twitter: https://x.com/bigshifts | https://x.com/baayleighnicole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichellerobin/ | https://www.facebook.com/B.Petty25Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tTe4gXlwMIc

We're recognizing 30 years of fostering hope and building community on this episode as Erin Fraser and Mark Mullinix, the Executive Director and Board Chairman of Benilde Hall join Joel Goldberg. Benilde Hall is the in-residence recovery center extending the continuum of care for people battling addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges. Using the power of connections, they're helping an entire population of marginalized individuals get the chance they deserve…to recover, to succeed, and to become role models in society.Website: https://www.benildehall.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benilde_hall/ Twitter: https://x.com/Benilde_Hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenildeHall/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/LnLw7_gjR5U

On this episode, an award-winning Gospel artist joins Joel Goldberg who has been enthralling sports fans across our nation for 25 years and counting. His name is Generald Wilson, the retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class whose powerhouse vocals have made him the most sought after anthem singer in the country. Known for his high-octane renditions of patriotic classics like the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America, his real gift is something bigger than a song. It's the way he unites the masses, making us all proud to be Americans.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generaldwilson/ Twitter: https://x.com/generaldwilson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generald.wilson/Check Out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/uU9kFy9zjek

A father-son duo bringing medical relief to communities far and wide joins Joel Goldberg. Graham Morsch is the President and CEO of Docs Who Care, the healthcare agency redefining rural care. Graham's official tenure may have begun in 2015, but its mission has been shaping his life for decades. Dr. Gary Morsch is the esteemed humanitarian, founder of Docs Who Care ,and Executive Chairman of the Global Care Force. Together, they harnessed the power service in their mission to make a difference. Unlocking more than excellence in care, but a positive impact that ripples around the world.Website: https://docswhocare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docswhocare/reels/?__d=1%2F Twitter: https://x.com/docswhocare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docswhocare/YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/yXzciYu2WJM

On this episode, we hear from a small town girl who has taken the professional BBQ circuit by storm. Her name is Megan Day, the co-owner and pitmaster of Burnt Finger BBQ who traded corporate life for a career in ‘cue. She's been serving world championship flavor since 2008 when a bacon explosion catapulted her to viral fame. Now, the seasoned pro is living her dream while bringing the fire to competitions - and airwaves - across the nation. Searing herself in BBQ history as more than someone with a knack for smoking their opponents, she has become a bona fide force to be reckoned with. Website: https://www.burntfingerbbq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burntfingermegan/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/burntfingermeg?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurntFingerBBQCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/DE_VjtgqLUs

On this episode, the voice of fandom joins Joel Goldberg. His name is Dave Sims, the award-winning Seattle Mariners announcer behind some of the most celebrated calls in the ball club's history. But that's just one highlight from a storied career that has been bringing the energy of live action sports to five decades and counting. In his latest project, he goes beyond the baselines as host of the Hey Now Podcast, uniting family with sports fans, and checking one more box in his impressive list of multi-media achievements. Website: https://www.thedavesimsshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdss/ Twitter: https://x.com/davesims_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveSims24Check Out Our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1ZnrU2d2_-g

Joel's guest is an award-winning curator of inspiration. Her name is Miriam Schulman, a best-selling business author and "art-trepreneur" who traded a career on Wall Street for one in watercolor. But her masterpiece is something called The Inspiration Place, a community for creative professionals where skill and profitability intersect. By leveraging lessons from the world's biggest exchange, this award-winning artist does more than add beauty to the world. She empowers others to invest in themselves, and build thriving businesses. Miriam Schulman's Website: https://www.schulmanart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schulmanart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schulmanart/Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/N1AoGmmj8OQ

Dre Baldwin is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who is proof you don't need resources to become great, only yourself and your own convictions. He is a former pro baller turned Founder and CEO of Work on Your Game Inc. whose hustle broke all the rules. Now, the business influencer has created something that's more than a mental framework. It's a roadmap in reverse to separating winners from the other guys…and the key to dominating your game, whatever field, court or profession you play.Website: www.workonyourgameuniversity.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/dreallday?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreBaldwin/Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XVsuuNxGceo

On this episode is a pair of entrepreneurs who are making headlines and writing history for black women in tech. Their names are Jannae Gammage and Alaia Martin, the CEO and COO of Cypher, a pioneering force in fintech that has revolutionized the way that futures get funded. By harnessing the power of data, this AI-infused startup has automated the loan process to help money move freely. Building more inclusive pathways to capital that not only empowers underestimated business people, but shifts the narrative to one where every possibility has the potential to become reality. Website: https://www.cyphrai.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyphraiBook Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Dan Hesse is the veteran trailblazer of tech and mobile comms. Perhaps best known for his transformative role as the chief executive of Sprint Corporation, his influence can be found nearly everywhere. And though he may be retired from his chosen vocation of business, his work in leadership is never finished. His latest success is The CEO Academy of Kansas City, which is an innovative program that prepares the next generation of business executives for careers as rich in impact corporately as they are civically.Websites: https://danhesse.com/ https://info.umkc.edu/centers/executive-education/ceo-academy-of-kansas-city/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkcCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qIGZwB0csp0

The Royals drafted Greg Holland in 2007 and he quickly became one of the league's top relief pitchers earning himself 3 All -Star selections and a World Series Championship. Known for his dominance as a closer in the MLB, Greg Holland is enjoying the start of his new life away from the field. Joel Goldberg chats with Greg about life as dad, coach, and retired MLB closer while also taking a walk down memory lane.Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc Check out our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/8NS84WjKH7Q

The path to organizational greatness doesn't have to be easy, it only has to be proven. For businesses on the cusp of unprecedented success, Teresa G. Carey helps navigate the challenges that await. She is the President and CEO of Performance Pointe who has guided leaders on their way to wisdom for 30 years and counting. As a self-proclaimed “strengths sherpa”, she has built a career guiding others through the most pivotal moments of their own. Fast-tracking more than accelerated growth, but an adventure in business that is well-worth the reward.Website: https://www.performancepointe.com/about Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

Tom Hamilton grew up on a farm in Wisconsin but has spent the bulk of his adult life behind a microphone. He is known for one of the biggest voices in Major League Baseball and now the long time play-by-play man of the Cleveland Guardians shares his secrets to the job and the importance of connecting with people.Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

Stu Crum is a former college football hero who aimed high to achieve international success. Today, he is an author and executive with an impressive corporate pedigree, but ability alone didn't fuel his drive to the top. It took a playbook that was intentional about living, and now he's ready to share it with the world. Not everyone can change the game, but with the right focus, anyone can win.Website: https://stucrum.com/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.comConnect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Chris Rose is the Founder and Managing Partner of Artsman. This first-of-its-kind enterprise brings you stories from underneath the court of basketball's most iconic programs, creating something that's bigger than memorabilia. It's an opportunity to own a piece of history itself, and keep the thrill of victory alive for generations to come.Website: https://artsmansport.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsmansport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.s.rose.3 Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.comConnect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a dominating force in the world of high school athletics. Meet Joel Applebee, head football coach of the Mill Valley Jaguars who has turned student athletes into State Champions for five…consecutive…years…and counting. It took more than a playbook to shatter the record book, beginning with grit, humility and the determination to grow. And by rising to the challenge, secured not only his legacy as the winningest coach in Kansas state history, but as the indisputable champion of gridiron glory. Website: https://mvjaguar.com/coach-applebee/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com 

Dan James is a kindred spirit who connects ideas with insights to deliver the ultimate in meaningful influence. He is the founder of Story 19 Consulting, and a history-making ambassador for greatness. By seeing opportunities where others do not, Dan coaches success-driven individuals to exceptional results. And leverages challenges to affect performance, inspire innovation and maximize impact …in more ways than one.Website: https://mystory19.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/dgjames70 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.james.5855594/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Larry Lewis Jr., is the esteemed Executive Director of Growing Futures Early Childhood Education Center who sidelined his pro ball dreams for one more impactful than any playbook could have anticipated. As a tireless advocate for children in need, he has dedicated a career to investing in their future. And by nurturing growth, strengthening families and enriching communities, ensures every child - no matter their background - gets the head start they deserve.Website: https://www.growingfutureseec.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingfutureseec/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowingFuturesEEC/ Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Artificial Intelligence and authentic impact unite on today's installment of Rounding the Bases. Jeff Utecht is a renowned ed-tech renegade known for decoding global learning experiences. As he shifts the paradigm towards an upskilled school of thought, digital natives from the Far East to the Pacific Northwest are proof of what's possible when education and culture align. Forging more than connections, but a first-of-its-kind evolution for modern learners everywhere. Website: https://www.jeffutecht.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jutecht/ Twitter: https://x.com/jutecht?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffutecht/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc 

John Hall is a celebrated storyteller who is passionate about sharing winning strategies. Over the course of his career, he has amassed a portfolio of service to the world's most iconic brands and legendary entertainment venues, each furthering his mission to help others live exceptional lives. Today, John is - among other things - Chief Sales Officer of Crux-Xcelerate. It's the high performance un-agency radically rethinking how businesses should operate. Using everything you need and nothing that you don't, he coaches companies to a brilliance that is more than professional…it's personal too.Website: https://cruxkc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruxkansascity Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnboydhall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourCrux/Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Maria Flynn is a celebrated entrepreneur who harnessed the power of partnerships to Make Opportunity Happen. She's the brilliant mind behind biotech and digital health's most cutting edge initiatives, who has made it her mission to usher in the next gen of problem solving standouts. Maria is the President and CEO of Ambiologix who is setting the world of STEM on fire. With a win-win mentality, she advances innovation from start to scale to sale, engineering success again…and again…and again. Website: https://ambiologix.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flynntrepreneur Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc

Joel sits down with a civic leader who is leading the charge on a barrier breakdown. You can find him at the intersection of cause and initiative, leveraging strength in numbers to serve those in need. Meet Brett Fuller, Executive Director of The Wellsky Foundation. As a champion for society's most vulnerable populations, he bridges the gap between care and accessibility. And in doing so, amplifies the impact of whole-person solutions that make potential possible once again, no matter the economic status.Website: https://wellskyfoundation.org/ Instagram: None found. Twitter: https://twitter.com/KUBRETT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.fuller.33 Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker: www.joelgoldbergmedia.com Connect with Joel: https://linktr.ee/joelgoldbergkc