Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

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Ep. 1100 Staci Cross | Playing the Long Game in the Restaurant Business Jan 06, 2026

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Today’s guest doesn’t just dream big. She’s a purpose-driven entrepreneur who embodies what it means to live with intention. Staci Cross is the founder and CEO of Enjoy Pure Food + Drink. It’s the restaurant concept elevating wellness from within, using clean ingredients to nourish the mind, body and spirit…one meal at a time. With passion and positivity, she curated an oasis that lifts others higher. Delivering good food and even better vibes that people never want to leave.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eez-fZme1io
Website: https://enjoypurefood.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoypurefood/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enjoypurefood

Ep. 1051 Lindsay Howerton, Alan Landever, Brian Olson | AI Didn't Replace Us-It Changed Us Dec 30, 2025

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For this end-of-year roundtable, Joel brings together three voices who sit right at the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and the future of technology.
Alan Landever has a gift for spotting technology trends before the rest of us even know what we’re looking at.
Lindsay Howerton brings a deep understanding of people, communication, and how ideas spread across organizations.
Brian Olson of Waltz Tetrick blends creativity with strategic clarity, helping teams see AI not as a threat but as a tool that can elevate their work.
Together, they explore how AI is reshaping communication, leadership, marketing, and the way we all show up in our work. It’s a fast-moving, insightful conversation to close out the year and look ahead to what’s coming next.
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WRAnQiy-ct8

Ep. 1050 Krizz Kaliko | From Pain to Purpose and a Voice to Match Dec 23, 2025

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Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel sits down with a ruler of the indie music game. He’s a KC-bred emcee who has become as ingrained in the global hip hop scene as the substance of his lyrics themselves. He’s a writer, producer and full-fledged singer who took an unconventional path from church choir to platinum record stardom. With a raw, poetic voice that leaves nothing off limits, he blends pop, rock, funk and R&B into lyrics that manifest pain into brilliance. This…is Krizz Kaliko.
Website: https://krizzkaliko.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KrizzKaliko/
Twitter: https://x.com/krizzkaliko
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealKrizzKaliko
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eWjF1H9DRbs

Ep. 1049 Jessica Best | Why Email is Still the Most Powerful Marketing Channel Dec 16, 2025

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On this episode, Joel is joined by an award-winning guest who has been igniting digital strategy conversations for 15 years and counting. Jessica Best is the self-proclaimed email marketing evangelist and Owner of BetterAve LLC. It’s the consultancy implementing the same practices she preaches from stages around the world. By turning data into insight and insight into action, she demonstrates the power of data-driven storytelling. Allowing business owners to optimize their results, so they can get back to doing more of what they already do so well.
Website: https://better-ave.com/ | https://jessica.best/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestofjesspics/?hl=en
Twitter: https://x.com/bestofjess/with_replies
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vT2-ylB5XpI

Ep. 1048 Lindsey Rood-Clifford | The Theater that Raised Her and the CEO she Became Dec 09, 2025

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Lindsey Rood-Clifford is the powerhouse President and CEO of Starlight Theater who is ushering in its boldest act yet. As the first woman to helm this iconic venue in its storied 75-year history, she’s reshaping a cultural institution with creativity, courage and an unmatched commitment to the community. The arts are more than entertainment, they’re essential to turning passion and purpose into a standing ovation, no matter what city you live.
Website: https://www.kcstarlight.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lindz626
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UWkfiEpRiwI

Ep. 1047 | Three Authors, One Mic: The Triple Play Edition Dec 02, 2025

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On this special edition we introduce three amazing authors with recent book launches. Chelan David author of Stories From the Phog, a must-read for every KU basketball fan. Mr. Frank Clay Jr., a poet and bestselling author of his new book Yes You Can!-a guide for the young adult in your life. Mary Lou Kayser-author of It's Not You, It's the Algorithm, which is the rally cry you didn’t know you needed, showing readers how to reclaim their sense of self in the digital age, while still continuing to live.
Three must-reads you don't want to miss! And on this episode Joel chats with the authors getting a behind the scenes look at their outstanding pieces.
https://maryloukayser.com/
https://frankclayjr.com/
https://cdavidbooks.com/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PW2sfQ5qF9s

Ep. 1046 Bob Burg | Give More. Earn More. Live More. Nov 25, 2025

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Every now and then, a simple idea reshapes success. On this episode, Joel chats with a man who did just that…and in the process, pioneered an international movement. His name is Bob Burg, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and acclaimed sales genius. But he’s best known as the co-author behind “The Go-Giver”, a little story about a powerful business idea that sparked a global phenomenon. Its message? When you give exceptional value, you enjoy extraordinary results. It’s a subtle shift that changes everything, putting fulfillment within reach for all who lead and live.
Website: https://burg.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/
Twitter: https://x.com/bobburg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob
Check out the converssation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/erygvKguHrc

Ep. 1045 Mo Bunnell | Why Relationships Win Every Time Nov 18, 2025

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On this episode, Joel is joined by a renowned development strategist who built a career proving one powerful truth: that relationship building is business building. His name is Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, the game-changing international bestseller about accelerating growth through generosity. He’s also the Founder/CEO of BIG - the Bunnell Idea Group - who has taught more than 50,000 high-end professionals how to master the art and science of business development. His dynamic approach is transforming the way things get done. Because no matter the complexity of the business, when you give to grow…everybody wins.
Website: https://bunnellideagroup.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/MoBunnell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunnellideagroup
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yRlFoZwDZhA

Ep. 1044 Tucker Graves | Building Bite-Sized Learning into a Big Business Nov 11, 2025

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Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur whose innovative microtech platform brings the frontline to the forefront. His name is Tucker Graves, the CEO and co-founder of Pineapple Academy. Since 2018 he has supported deskless teams to get job ready…faster. Using short, role-specific videos precision tailored to a range of industries, he’s doing more than training. He’s leading a movement that redefines how organizations build culture and support their teams, one employee at a time.
Website: https://pineappleacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pineappleacademyinc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucker.graves.3/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9uAk-oh8V24

Ep. 1043 Kim Kramer | Standing Out On Purpose Nov 04, 2025

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Joel is joined by a creative boss who is different on purpose…and proud of it. Kim Kramer is the fearless leader and marketing queen behind the award-winning Square Peg Marketing, where she and her team are a powerhouse of talent. For more than 15 years, she has blended cutting-edge creativity with data-driven insights to help bold brands move the needle. Nothing basic. Just bold, splashy solutions for businesses that are ready to level up.
Website: https://www.neverfitin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimakramer/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimkingkramer/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yjO8uG1BNfM

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