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Ep. 648 Cam F Awesome l Shuffling the Deck Oct 21, 2021

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Cam F Awesome is one of the most decorated boxers in US history. Cam reaped the benefits of being a storied boxer, but the cards weren't always stacked in his favor, which is how he learned to shuffle the deck and make necessary changes in his life. He went from being a professional boxer to living a life in a van traveling the country. Shuffling the deck helped Cam find his way to becoming a speaker keynoting for organizations on diversity and cultural awareness and living his life to the fullest.

Ep. 647 Kliff Kuehl l The Power of Public Media Oct 18, 2021

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Today on Rounding the Bases we will hear the story of the man behind the stories. By harnessing the power of public media, Kliff Kuehl - President and CEO of Kansas City PBS - has realized his goal of keeping high-quality storytelling local. With an eye towards reinvigorating tradition, his leadership can be credited with bringing radio, social and digital reading platforms into the mix.

Ep. 646 Jeff Cloud l A Business Culture Rooted in Tradition Oct 14, 2021

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Jeff Cloud is an expert in MRO, otherwise known as maintenance, repair and operations. Just as his company excels at customizing these solutions, he’s the type of leader to apply them at the human level. He is the President, CEO and third-generation owner of IBT Industrial Solutions, a place where culture is paramount. Jeff understands that strong culture is rooted in strong tradition. And because of it, he is determined to keep IBTs family-centric founding values at the forefront to his modern-day team.

Ep. 645 Mike Kilkenny l Forging a Successful Business Oct 11, 2021

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Mike Kilkenny is President and CEO of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems in Paola, KS. He is a University of Illinois alumni and has served in many capacities during his 35+ year tenure with Taylor Forge, as well as several professional affiliations over the course of his career. He believes that small manufacturing businesses are the key to growth in our country, and is always looking for good, hard-working people to help advance that initiative.

Ep. 644 Adam Fichman l The Irreverent Internet Prodigy Oct 07, 2021

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If you’ve ever used your cellphone to put video on the internet, Adam Fichman is the one to thank. That’s right, his first company - a garage start-up in college, called 1dawg, pioneered the entire process and introduced it to the world. He is a tech savant and sometimes-irreverent internet prodigy, who bears many claims to fame. Fast forward to the present, Adam is the President and Founder of Lifted Logic, a KC-based media company specializing in everything from graphic design to print to web.

Ep. 643 Adriana Bates l Breaking Down Barriers Oct 04, 2021

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Adriana Bates is a woman who does business in style while breaking down barriers. Her reputation for being a powerhouse at the closing table is preceded only by her reputation for doing it all with impeccable fashion, both figuratively and literally. She is the Co-Founder, Partner and self-proclaimed "Leader of Awesomeness" of Clear KC LLC. She is passionate about the client experience educating and empowering each client to make decisions perfectly tailored to their lifestyle and financial goals.

Ep. 642 Mike Swanson l Part Two: A Storied Career Sep 30, 2021

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Mike Swanson’s 43rd year working in Major League Baseball will be his last as he heads into well-deserved retirement. The long time media relations executive worked for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and his hometown Kansas City Royals. In part 2 of his interview with Joel, "Swanee" discussed some of his favorite stadiums, leaving a family legacy, retirement plans and he shared insight into players like Tony Gwynn, Randy Johnson, Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez.

Ep. 641 Mike Swanson l Part One: A Career Well-Played Sep 27, 2021

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Renowned in his industry, Mike Swanson has spent 43 years working in Major League Baseball, the last 15 as Kansas City Royals’ Vice President-Communications & Broadcasting. Known as “Swanee” throughout the industry, he has worked for the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and his hometown Royals. In 2002, Swanee earned the prestigious Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence. Swanee was a part of two World Series winners, and is retiring following the 2021 season.

Ep. 640 Terin Humphrey l Finding Her Voice Sep 23, 2021

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Terin Humphrey is a former olympic gymnast who won two silver medals for the U.S. team in Athens in 2004. She's a two time Hall of Fame Inductee, Missouri's first Hall of Fame Gymnast, a 2-time NCAA Individual Champion on Bars and an 11-time All American. Terin is a public speaker with the hopes of sharing her story of being a survivor of sexual assault and helping change laws to help survivors find the courage to come out and find their voice.

Ep. 639 Greg Graves l Create an Amazing Place to Work Sep 20, 2021

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Greg Graves knows a thing or two about creating an amazing place to work. He is the former CEO and Chairman of 100% employee owned Burns & McDonnell Engineering & Construction Company. During his 13 years in the role, Burns & McDonnell grew employment 400% and revenue 1000%. His proudest accomplishment as CEO was the company being named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work 10 times. Now retired, Greg is the author of the book "Create Amazing", amongst other impressive endeavors.

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