Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

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Ep. 1042 Joe Tulipana | Engineering Barbecue That Brings People Together Oct 28, 2025

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Joe Tulipana isn’t just serving up BBQ, he’s raising stakes, braising shanks and modernizing a KC classic. He’s the owner and founder of Blind Box BBQ, where he’s been serving old-school que with new school flavor that packs a punch for 10 years and counting. He isn’t changing the game, just refining it. One burnt end - and relationship - at a time. And now, it’s time to dig into the story of a young restaurateur who reverse-engineered his way from engineering to entrepreneurship…and built something truly special right here in Kansas City.
Website: https://www.blindboxbbq.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindboxbbq/
Twitter: https://x.com/blindboxbbq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindboxbbq
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vcmBjcNa_JM

Ep. 1041 Shawn Burcham | Leadership Without a Safety Net Oct 23, 2025

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Today’s guest knows a thing or two about what it takes to win, because he’s been keeping score his entire career. Shawn Burcham is Founder and CEO of PFSbrands, the powerhouse behind brands like Champs Chicken, BluTaco and Hangar54 Pizza. When he’s not empowering his employees, the bestselling author coaches companies around the world how to accept risk and learn from failure, using the same philosophy that turned his own company into a 100% employee-owned success story. It’s a story of leadership, grit and determination that redefines what it looks like to win, in business and in life.
Website: https://pfsbrands.com/ | https://shawnburcham.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/ShawnBurcham1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnBurchamPFS/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJx4O8-xoBw

Ep. 1040 | In the Name of Grace Oct 14, 2025

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Every journey has a turning point. For some, it comes from a moment of triumph. For others, it’s born out of hardship. Today Joel is joined by Rob and Anissa Elsey, a couple who walked through both before discovering their life-changing calling. After a personal confrontation with the realities of addiction, they founded In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe, sober housing for those on the path to recovery. But theirs is a mission bigger than giving shelter. It’s about hope, dignity and a chance to start again for those who need it the most.
Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xdOJKJSn52U

Ep. 1039 John O'Leary | Victim or Victor-You Decide Oct 07, 2025

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John O'Leary joins Joel on this episode with a story of survival. At just nine years old, John defied overwhelming odds after suffering burns on 100% of his body. What could have been the end of his story became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Today, John is a beloved keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the upcoming motion picture Soul on Fire. Through his message, he reminds audiences that every day is a gift, and that each of us has the power to succeed, one action at a time.
Website: https://johnolearyinspires.com/ | https://soulonfiremovie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnoleary.inspires/
Twitter: https://x.com/jolearyinspires
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnOLearyRisingAbove
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qmkXOKCsHiI

Ep. 1038 Courtney Kounkel | The Foundation of Business Success Sep 30, 2025

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Today on Rounding the Bases, a construction industry executive whose love of building projects can only be topped by her passion for building relationships joins Joel Goldberg. Her name is Courtney Kounkel, the founder and owner of Monarch Build. Using a solid foundation of teamwork and trust, her company has reshaped the way people think about General Contractors. Delivering more than an aspirational measure of excellence, but a commitment to partnership that endures, even after the job is complete.
Website: https://monarch.build/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarch.build
Twitter: https://x.com/ckounkel | https://x.com/monarchbuild
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.kounkel | https://www.facebook.com/monarchbuildkc/
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E3MZbqIRo0k

EP. 1037 Dr. Cindy McGovern | "De-Icking" Sales as a Profession Sep 23, 2025

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Today’s guest built a career on the belief that every one of us can master the art of sales, whether we carry a quota or not. Say hello to Dr. Cindy McGovern, a two-time bestselling author, founder of Orange Leaf Consulting and international authority known around the world as the First Lady of Sales. Her mission is as simple as it is singular: to show her clients how to create opportunities, using skills they didn’t know they had. With a dynamic energy and practical approach, Dr. Cindy has inspired thousands to see sales not as a transaction, but as an opportunity to win at work and in life, no matter the situation.
Website: https://drcindy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stladyofsales/
Twitter: https://x.com/1stladyofsales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stLadyofSales
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZQ9RV3MLxA

Ep. 1036 Corey Morris | Breaking Down Digital Growth Sep 16, 2025

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Today’s guest is a true leader in the digital marketing space who has spent decades crafting award-winning success plans. Meet Corey Morris, the President and CEO behind Voltage, a premiere digital agency built for brands that refuse to settle. He doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, he remains focused delivering only the things he does best. This against-the-grain mindset that has been the key to driving success - and ROI - for clients across the nation.
Website: https://coreymorris.com/ | https://voltage.digital/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltagekc/
Twitter: https://x.com/coreydmorris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digital.coreymorris
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/daKiAgjjJ-A

Ep. 1035 Etienne van der Walt | The Brain Science Behind Thriving Leaders Sep 09, 2025

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Today’s guest has optimized body-brain systems to drive key business outcomes. The result? A masterclass in leadership that has shifted the paradigm on resilience. His name is Dr. Etienne van der Walt, a neurologist, international thought leader and the CEO of Neurozone. He’s also creator of the High Performance Code. It’s his pioneering brain model that bridges cutting-edge science with business, seamlessly positioning leaders and organizations to thrive in the volatility of today, while making burnout a thing of the past.
Website: https://www.neurozone.com/thought-leadership
Twitter: https://x.com/etvanderwalt
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UNKWvlilv-Q

Ep. 1034 Liz Rowe | Changing the Game on Alzheimer's Sep 02, 2025

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Today’s guest is a remarkable leader who is impacting the lives of others, far and wide. Her name is Liz Rowe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. It’s a position the former attorney and legal strategist formally assumed in 2024, but she’s been a passionate supporter in the fight to end the disease for decades. That’s because she knows firsthand the devastation Alzheimer’s causes not just for those living with it, but for those who love them. And through tireless efforts, she has turned her own pain into purpose, ensuring that one day, it’s a diagnosis that no longer exists.
Website: https://www.alz.org/kansascity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzassociation/
Twitter: https://x.com/alzassociation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alzkansascity
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NMDiLF2z_UA

Ep. 1033 Michael Mackie | The Interviewer You Can't Ignore Aug 26, 2025

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Today’s guest is a media guru who may not be famous, but deserves to be by proxy. Just pick a celebrity and chances are he’s interviewed them… twice, earning him a notoriety that can only be matched by his razor-sharp wit. Say hello to the inimitable Michael Mackie, a multi-talented TV personality, radio host and newly-minted author with a penchant for turning every project into something extraordinary. For years, he has lit up the airwaves with a signature style cuts through the noise in a way only he can. And now, its time to settle in for a conversation that promises to be as clever, candid and charismatic as the man - and legend - himself.
Website: https://www.michaelmackie.com/about
Twitter: https://x.com/M2Esq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M2Esq
Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uX4CcS-Ayic

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