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Ep. 628 Leona deVinne l Finding Your Joy Spot Aug 12, 2021

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"Finding Your Joy Spot" the name of Joel's guest's book and also a big topic of this conversation. Yes, we all have a "joy spot" and Leona deVinne wants to help you find it. In her book, she provides frameworks that are science based to help readers discover joy in unexpected places. Leona is an entrepreneur, a certified coach and facilitator at deVille Partners, a coach and Joy guru at leonadevinne.com and Sock Broker at joysocks.ca.

Ep. 627 Brian McMaster l Slow and Steady Wins the Race Aug 09, 2021

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Brian McMaster is a true success story and an example of grit and resilience. As a young entrepreneur running a company in 2001, the September 11attacks affected his business and sent him into bankruptcy. He started M&M Quality Solutions, Inc. two years later as one of two employees with a first year revenue of $30,000. M&M now employs 80 people around the country and expects revenue of close to $12M in 2021.

Ep. 626 Paul Shirley l The 12th Man Aug 05, 2021

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A former NBA player turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker, Paul Shirley humanizes professional athletes by showing a side of sport that many do not see. As a "12th man", Paul's playing career may not have been glorified, he may not have been a superstar, but he found a true love of writing during his playing days. Writing became his passion. Paul is now the author of three books and the founder of numerous ventures including The Process and Writers Blok.

Ep. 625 Charles Gaudet l Passion Makes Perfect Aug 02, 2021

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He was named "The Go-To Business Coach" by International Business Times, he started his first business at the age of 4, created his first multi-million dollar business at 24, and has helped others generate millions with his strategies. His name is Charles Gaudet and he attributes his personal success to his passion for his craft. Passion is what sets him apart and it's what separates his clients from being good to being the best. His words are inspiring, the conversation a must-listen.

Ep. 624 Ann Gaffigan l Let's Race Jul 29, 2021

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A fantastic conversation about women in sports, gender inequalities, successes and failures, and how each of these topics fit into the workplace. Ann Gaffigan was a standout high school and college athlete competing in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Had the steeplechase been a female Olympic event, Ann would be an Olympian. Ann is currently the Director of Technology Operations at Dimensional Innovations.

Ep. 623 Christy Martin l The Fight of Her Life Jul 26, 2021

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Superhuman might be the word to describe world champion boxer, Christy Martin. She was relentless inside the ring recording victory after victory paving the way for women in boxing. But it was outside the ring where Christy fought her greatest battle.
After suffering domestic violence and a murder attempt by her former husband, Christy has made it her life’s mission to support family abuse victims and survivors in their own fight for life. She is a hero and a beacon of hope for women and men.

Ep. 622 Jim Tuso l Staying in the Game Jul 22, 2021

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Youth sports has drastically changed over the years, but KC Athletic Training instills the heart of sport while also changing with the times. They have a culture that strengthens young athletes into becoming successful men and women. Jim Tuso is the Facility Director at KC Athlete Training, which has been in Kansas City for 21 years. Jim's own sports background helps him shape young athlete's lives. Joel and Jim have a great conversation about youth sports as well as staying on top of the business game.

Ep. 621 Max Kaniger l A Fresh Solution Jul 19, 2021

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Max Kaniger is the founder of Kanbe's Markets, a nonprofit organization providing access to fresh, affordable and healthy foods to people experiencing food insecurity.
Kanbe’s Markets first program, the Healthy Corner Store, aims to solve food insecurity in Kansas City through small-scale, sustainable, and affordable produce stands set up in corner stores across the city. Max largely funded the project himself, but early success led Kanbe’s to expand to twenty-five full-time staff, and over 40 location

Ep. 620 Sam Rapoport l Enfranchising Women into Male-Dominated Roles Jul 15, 2021

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Sam Rapoport is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has dedicated her career to creating innovative business models aimed at enfranchising marginalized populations in sport. She has worked to shift and progress diversity hiring in football, and catalyzed a movement for women in sports by creating a new diversity platform for the NFL. Rapoport was recently named one of SI's most Powerful, Most Influential and Most Outstanding Women in Sports.

Ep. 619 Mark Teahen l Sipping from a Glass Half Full Jul 12, 2021

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After spending 12 seasons in the MLB, Mark Teahen considered a baseball career in Italy when his next career was born. Maybe it was the Italian wine talking, but it was in Italy that he and his wife Lauren acted on their dreams of owning their own business and mapped out the blueprints for Sorso Wine Room. In 2015, Sorso opened in Scottsdale, AZ and the Teahens were restaurant owners. Joel catches up with his old friend as they discuss career transitions, pivoting in the pandemic, and wine and baseball.

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