On The Virg

Virgil talks about the off season of golf.

Joining me this week On The Virg is partner at Modern Lending, podcaster to Beyond the Loan, best-selling author, and avid sports collectible fan Chad Anderson.  We discuss how the higher interest rates will affect mortgages and his business, is the impending recession going to impact the markets like 2008, and the processes and systems he employs to dominate his market. We also discuss The Crimso...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Lisa Gaston and Kelli Lawhorn, of the Gaston Collective, Realty team of Compass. We discuss the recent wild ride of the Nashville real estate market, how the navigated it, and what they learned to use from it now that the market has come back to normal some.  We discuss Kelli’s career working on the Ellen Degeneres show and how that shaped her into who she is to...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Natalie Turk. Natalie just passed her level 1 Sommelier exam and gives us the details of her experience, all done on line and at home. Natalie is a former client of mine, played college golf at the University of Memphis. We delve into life after golf, her love of wine, where it comes from, and who she enjoys sharing it with. 

This week On The Virg, Virgil makes his picks for NCAA & NFL football. Plus he breaks down the Pearl Jam concert, and the keys to improving your golf game over the winter.

Virgil recaps his first week of picks, plus he delves into week 2 of NCAA and week 1 of the NFL.  He also recaps the fedex cup, discusses upcoming concerts and wine events.

This week On The Virg, Virgil discusses the educational infrastructure that is failing our country. Plus the ongoing and evolving battle between the PGATour and LIV Golf. Plus he adds a new wrinkle to the podcast as he picks the winners of the opening week of College Football.

Joining me this week On The Virg is longtime sportscaster, and former voice of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Kentucky Wildcats, among others….Charlie McAlexander.   We discuss his amazing career covering sports, all the phenomenal games, legendary coaches, famous athletes, and his side music hustle. Among the topics are Bear Bryant, Rick Pitino, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer, Elvis Presley and...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Card Diva Founder and CEO, Candy Fernaux. She is also a country music artist known as Candy Country. We discuss her entrepreneurial spirit, driving forces to her music, and the world of credit card processing. She shares stories of her youth in Nebraska, breaking out of her shell, and her processes and systems she employs to her success.

Joining me this week On The Virg is former SEC Player of the Year from UT, Ron Slay. We discuss his journey from high school to UT to the professional leagues across the world. He shares all that he learned through the game of basketball, tells stories of Pat Summit, Dontea Jones, and Buzz Peterson

Joining me this week On The Virg is CEO emeritus and partner at Bluemark LLC, Ken Sacks. We discuss his influences to his amazing career. He shares an astounding story about his dad and how that he played such an integral role in his success. Plus we share a Celestine Prophecy moment. Plus we discuss the Redskins, Phillies, and an amazing bourbon tasting of Weller and Pappy.

Joining me this week On The Virg is former Tennessee Titan great Brad Hopkins. We discuss the keys to offensive line play, the impact Warren Moon and Steve McNair had on him, and the great early years of the Titans organization. We discuss the difference between playing in the Super Bowl and watching your son play in a Super Bowl.

This week, Virgil breaks down the Masters, plus: Coaches leaving sport The cost of winning Recent great reads Never feeling that you are enough

Joining me this week On The Virg is managing partner and co-founder of Blackrock Asset Management, Seamus Ross. Seamus shares his journey from Dublin, Ireland to Nashville and his decision to invest in Nashville. He shares his amazing story of building the Westin and The Bobby, two very different hotels, in the downtown areas. We discuss the keys to hospitality, how COVID changed the game, and how...

Joining me this week On The Virg is best-selling author and world renowned relationship coach Lee Wilson. Lee recently wrote and amazing, yet controversial book, Was Jesus Married? The Case From the New Testament. We do a deep dive into the research he undertook, the reason he wrote the book, and the significance of his premise to Christianity and the belief structures they behold.   

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jason Hill. Jason is a Senior Private Banker at Fifth Third Bank and one of the most successful investors in Nashville. We discuss the origins of investing, his processes and systems he employs to set up each clients plan, and what intangibles he uses to be his best. We talk cryptocurrency, do the wealthy have an advantage that others don’t have access to while...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Hall of Fame Vanderbilt Basketball star Shan Foster. He shares the wisdom he learned from the court that translates to the boardroom and how his preparation to win games matches his preparation to win in business. From the power of his faith to the perseverance to overcome obstacles directly in his path to success, Shan offers his insights on his new mission and...

Joining me this week On The Virg is sports media superstar Brent Dougherty from 3HL on 1045 The Zone.  We discuss his childhood dream, and how it led him to being behind the microphone. He shares so many of his great memories covering sports here in Nashville….from the Stanley Cup, NFL playoffs, UT Vols, And much more. Plus we talk 90’s rock and rap, When Harry Met Sally, and the duty of being a v...

Joining me this week On The Virg is  entrepreneur coach, best selling author, and contributor to Forbes Magazine, Rhett Power.  We discuss his rise from entrepreneur to becoming the #1 thought leader in entrepreneurship, top 100 coach by Marshall Goldsmith, and 2018 Best small business coach.  He shares his beliefs on accountability, struggle, grit, and the search for optimum mindset for business...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Greg Cooley. Greg is a Celebrity and Luxury House Specialist for Compass Nashville.  We discuss how he solidified his niche in that market and why he chose it.  He shares his processes to his success in this space and why some people just aren’t wired for selling multi million dollar homes. Plus we talk Dallas Cowboys, NY Yankees, Jeter, Aikman, Tiger, Alabama,...

Virgil breaks down his recent trip to Punta Mita, all the opportunities that the listeners have to be a part of it, and stories of European Tour Player Jean Vande Velde.  He also shares ideas for who may be great picks for the Players Championship, and early calls on the Masters.  Finally he shares stories of his wine events that he puts on that educate and entertain by bringing together golf and...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Kaka Ray. Kaka is the co-founder of Tennessee Neurofeedback (TNNFB). We discuss the mental health crisis we are experiencing in our country right now. We dive into the why’s, what’s, When’s and where’s to understand, diagnose, and treat anxiety, depression, isolation, and dopamine addiction.

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Professional Jim Schacht. Jim is a managing partner at the River Club in Clarksville, TN. He spent many years alongside Moe Norman, widely considered one of the greatest ball strikers golf has ever seen. He shares his secrets that he gleaned off of Moe, why he was so misunderstood, and the stories that made him legendary. We discuss optimum performance habit...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Senior Director of Creative for Creative Nation, Emily Furman. Emily discusses her new journey for Creative Nation, the hows and whys of what she is looking for from songwriters, and keys to her success for both songwriters and publishing. We also discuss Auburn, SEC Sports, live concerts, and deciding between the mountains and the ocean for a recharge.