Attitude Effort Results

Our host, Tanner Natzke, sits down with Matt Ghanem, the gutsy entrepreneur who ditched a stable medical device sales career to co-found National Breathe Free, a wellness company helping people breathe and live better. Ghanem shares the highs, lows, and downright messy parts of building a business from scratch.  Ghanem’s story isn’t all spreadsheets and boardrooms, he also dives into his adventure...

This is YOUR ultimate wake-up call! As the year closes, it’s time to stop coasting and start reflecting on your habits, your environment, and the people shaping your life. Who’s lifting you up? Who’s holding you back? Where have you settled, and where could you soar? Learn how to break free from comfort zones, build unstoppable momentum, and turn dreams into action. One powerful habit at a time, o...

Join us for this inspiring conversation between our host, Tanner Natzke and Oliver Howard, host of the Business Isn’t Hard Podcast. Tanner takes us on a journey from his family’s dairy farm in Wisconsin to a successful career in the sports industry. He sheds light on the guiding principle that has shaped his path: attitude + effort = results. Together, the hosts dive into the power of networking w...

One. Simple. Question. What’s your standard?  Your daily habits, showing up early or late, choosing discipline or distraction, are shaping your future more than you realize. We dig into the routines you have accepted without thinking and challenge you to raise the bar on the life you are building. Explore where your standards came from, which ones you need to break, and how small choices create bi...

Tim Adcox, Founder, Heart of Champions, leads a conversation about the powerful intersection of sports, faith, and character development. He shares how athletics can be a catalyst for both spiritual growth and personal transformation. Drawing from years of experience in sports ministry and his time at the Olympics, Adcox reveals how sports can be more than just competition… they can be a platform...

Join us for an impactful conversation with Austin Claiborne, Ex-Golden State Warriors Foundation, who takes us on an exciting journey through the world of sports, philanthropy, and purpose-driven impact. From working behind the scenes in sports to leading community initiatives that make a real difference, Claiborne shares how finding your passion can turn a career into a calling. He pulls back the...

Remember when life built in the fun for you… pep rallies, spring breaks, and endless hangouts? Then adulthood hit, and suddenly “recess” got replaced with responsibilities. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to bring the fun back with intention, balance, and purpose. We discuss how to intentionally create joy in your week, take smart breaks that actually recharge you, build real community in...

At Attitude Effort Results, we value providing our audience with real and raw stories, insights, and lessons. Madison Aldis, Director of Business Development, Spurs Sports & Entertainment does exactly that in an eye-opening episode. Once on the verge of washing out in her sales role… now she’s leading business development for the San Antonio Spurs. She gets real about bouncing back from a perf...

This is YOUR reminder to protect YOUR energy, lead with purpose, and stop letting people rent space in YOUR mind for free. Dive into the small but powerful habits that build real leadership! Be on time, show up with a good attitude, and choose kindness… even when it’s not easy. Learn how to reframe communication, set expectations, and earn respect without burning out. We discuss how to create a bu...

At just two years old, Brody Thornburg was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a rare, life-threatening blood disorder. In this powerful episode, Brody shares his journey through multiple bone marrow transplants, living with complications, and refusing to let illness define him. With the help of his incredible family and the Dream On 3 organization, Brody found hope, strength, and the courage t...

Prepare to have your eyes opened and be inspired! We sit down with Adrian Jordan to explore his incredible transformation. From a 1.0 GPA student in Baltimore to graduating with a 3.9 GPA and building a meaningful career in sports management, Jordan opens up about the challenges he faced growing up. We discuss the turning points that changed his life, and the role education, personal growth, and c...

It’s the start of the school year, sports seasons are ramping up, and life might already feel overwhelming. If you're feeling the pressure, stuck in uncertainty, or facing challenges you didn’t plan for… you’re in the smoke. This episode is all about learning how to drive through it. We’ll talk about what to do when life hits hard, how to build mental toughness, and why doing hard things first...

From the dugouts of Major League Baseball to the fast-paced world of B2B sales, Andre Luck knows what it takes to evolve and thrive. Founder of Four Leaf Marketing and Consulting, Luck shares how he went from the sports industry to building a career rooted in strategy, service, and self-awareness. But this isn't just a story about sales, it's about resilience. Luck opens up about navigatin...

What does it take to go from hustling raffle tickets at Fenway Park to launching your own consulting firm in the competitive world of sports? Founder of Front Rowe Consulting, Anne Marie Rowe shares her unfiltered journey, one fueled by grit, strategic thinking, and fearless networking. She opens up about the written letter that started it all, how failure became her greatest teacher, and why mino...

Season 2 Finale is HERE! 13,000 plays. 2,000+ hours listened. 70K+ views in 90 days. 27 people placed in the sports industry. Hundreds more impacted. This is WHY we do it. In this electric season-ender, we're diving into what it really means to win, not just on the scoreboard, but in life. We’re talking about building a winning culture, locking in on your “why,” and taking action so intentiona...

Your life was designed with intention by the grace of God! In this rich and energizing conversation, we explore the deeper journey of discovering who you’re meant to be. From the power of passion and purpose to the quiet strength of faith and resilience, we dive into what it truly means to live a life that matters. Our guest, Pastor Dan Lian, unpacks the importance of identifying your unique calli...

Meet Jessica K. Haas, America’s first female speed painter and a world record-holding artist who's turning heads and redefining the art world. In this high-energy conversation, Haas shares her journey from humble beginnings to center stage, fueled by resilience, creativity, and a bold belief in herself. Raised by a single mom who told her she could be anything, Haas talks about being underestimate...

What if getting ahead isn’t about being the smartest, the fastest, or the most connected…but simply about showing up, staying consistent, and refusing to settle? We are exposing the uncomfortable truth: most people lose because they choose to. If that stings a little, then lean in. We talk about why laziness is your biggest enemy, how your daily habits are quietly building or breaking your future,...

What does it take to rise in the competitive world of sports business and stay true to yourself along the way? We sit down with Hairat Babalola, Senior Director of Business Operations and Strategy for D.C. United to unpack her remarkable journey through consulting, strategy, and leadership in the sports industry. Babalola shares how she carved her own path, the mentors who made a difference, and w...

Join us for an epic episode with Ramon Casaus, a real estate entrepreneur who left the corporate world to build something of his own. Casaus shares his journey from working in corporate real estate to scaling his business, all while navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. We delve into what it takes to build a thriving real estate team, why empathy is a powerful asset in sales, and how...

You’ve probably heard us say it before… “ if you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room”. And today, we're breaking down exactly why that mindset can change everything. In this episode, we challenge you to seek out spaces where growth happens. From cold-DM’ing a top business coach to using wedding money for a last-minute networking dinner (yes, really), we’re sharing real sto...

One of the most valuable lessons we can all learn: Everyone has the same amount of time. The value comes from how we use it. 1440 minutes. Thats all the time we have each day. What are you doing with the bank account of time? Are you wasting it away or are you moving the needle in your personal and professional journeys? Check out our website at attitudeeffortresults.com. Let's continue to gro...

Dive into an exciting conversation with Jordan Green, Manager of Content Partnerships for the NFL. This is a high-energy conversation about navigating the fast-paced world of sports. Green shares his career journey across multiple roles in the industry, highlighting the power of aligning your passions with your profession, the impact of strong networks, and the value of saying “yes” to new opportu...

It’s time to flip the script on what it means to be the "boring friend." It just might be your greatest advantage… Through personal stories and honest reflections, we share how choosing discipline over distraction can lead to real, lasting growth. From the quiet power of journaling and reading to the importance of setting boundaries and curating your circle, this conversation is a remind...

In a candid talk with veteran sports executive Robert Dranoff, we explore the real-world path from college athletics to a successful career in sports management. With decades of experience, Dranoff shares practical, no-fluff advice on how to stand out. He emphasizes the power of networking, the importance of internships, and why taking initiative is everything. The conversation dives into the shif...