On The Virg

Joining me this week On the Virg is Ensworth Strength and conditioning coach/ Orange Theory trainer Lexus Norwood. We discuss how different high school basketball is than 10 years ago, especially how social media has changed the game. We also delve into strategies and pitfalls while going through the recruiting process. She shares her passion for diversity in schools, workforce’s, and life. Plus w...

Joining me this week On The Virg is serial entrepreneur Amani Kelly. He discusses his exit from white collar corporate America to being an entrepreneur in finance, real estate, authoring a book, and creating an educational platform called Ladder Hacker.  We discuss the new amusement park coming to the greater Nashville area. Plus we talk Jay-Z, Bali, and much more.

Joining me this week On The Virg is President and Chief Growth Architect of Velocity Strategy Solutions, Ben Stroup.  We discuss the rapidly changing foundations of business growth and what systems and processes he employs to help his clients navigate systemic change.  We delve into the difficulties established businesses have changing course and the struggles their leaders have guiding the ship. ...

Joining this week On The Virg is Nashville Predators COO, Michelle Kennedy. We discuss her astounding rise to the top of ESPN’s #1 sports organization. She shares her keys to success and the processes and systems she employs to attain it. She is a true inspiration to women all around the world. Plus we discuss her passion for wine and CA wine country.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Carter Stroup. Carter is an amazing 15 year old entrepreneur and talented junior golfer. He is the owner of Render Results. He shares the origin of his entrepreneurship, how he has used his business plan to help with his golf, and where the crossroads are between optimum performance and control. He shares the story of his podcast and his goals for it going forwa...

Joining me this week On The Virg Tommy Frist IV. Tommy recently was the recipient of the USGA/AJGA Presidents Service Award for 2021.  We discuss the process he went through to earn the award, the service and volunteer work he did, and what he learned while working in Ethiopia.  Plus he shares his journey towards college golf, persevering through double knee surgery and having his best year yet in...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Co-Founder and CEO of DeBanks LLC, Amanda Banks.  Amanda shares how her entrepreneurship began during the pandemic and she built a company from  the “napkin up”.  As a former Junior Olympic Gymnast, Amanda shares how competitive sports has played a huge role in her success. She offers us her love for human connection and how connecting people to one another to c...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jenny Kestner. Jenny is the Co-Owner of Kestner Health and Wellness.  We discuss her journey into health and wellness, her family struggles that ultimately steered her in this direction and the awful state of opioid addiction.  She shares valuable entrepreneurial advice essential to running your business. Plus she demonstrates her ability to rise, as a woman, in...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Michael Shinn. Michael is the COO or The Golf Sanctuary. We discuss his rise from Lexus salesmen, benefits and insurance, to get into the indoor  golf simulator space. He shares his vision for The Golf Sanctuary, and what separates them from the usual simulator space. We delve into his college golf career and how golf has played a huge role in his business succe...

This week's edition of OTV is a recap of the Muster golf event in Las Vegas.

Joining me this week On The Virg is serial entrepreneur Jason Duncan. Known around the world as the Real Jason Duncan, he shares his journey from ministry, to school teacher, to entrepreneur and how that bizarre winding road has allowed him to access all of his abilities to create a successful business and fill his cup with coaching. He shares his processes and systems that allowed him to “Exit wi...

Joining me this week On The Virg is one of the top realtors in the USA, from Village Realty, Amber Conrad.  We discuss the crazy housing market we are experiencing here in Nashville and other hot cities: how the difference between 2008 and 2021 are so similar and challenging.  She shares her processes she employs to be successful and whom she modeled her style after. She also offers us insight to...

Joining me this week On The Virg is former Denver Broncos QB, Tom Brandstater. We discuss his rise from an 8 year old QB to Fresno State, to the NFL.  He shares his processes and systems he applied to reach the top.  He also shares how his experience as a QB has helped him be such a successful financial advisor for Wells Fargo. He discusses his investment strategies and how he plans to navigate th...

This week, we're reviewing and recapping the 2021 Ensworth golf season.

Joining me this week On The Virg is the Chairman of Silicon Ranch Corporation, Matt Kisber.  We discuss cheap, renewable energy, storage, and the direction energy around the world are going.  Matt served the TN House of Representative for 20 years, and he shares all of his influencers and processes he used to navigate the political scene and how it evolved into his entrepreneurial journey at Silic...

Joining me this week On The Virg is PGA Teaching Professional, Matt Walter.  Matt shares his keys to success from starting his teaching career at Westhaven GC to now owning his own business. He shares how he has used social media to boost his income and status within the instruction community. Plus he talks about side hustles, Tiger and MJ, his mentors, and the importance of family.

Joining me this week is On The Virg is Metro Nashville Chief of Police John Drake.  We talk about how he and his team navigated the civil unrest, Covid, and the Christmas bombing that all occurred at the beginning of his tenure.  He shares all of his initiatives on what he and his board are putting together to keep Nashville safe and fun while it is experiencing unprecedented growth.  We discuss o...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Elisha Hill. Elisha is the owner of Better You Med Spa. We discuss hormone therapy, mental health and wellness, and all the services she provides. We delve into the phenomenon of understanding aging and how to fight it off. How technology has moved many ideas to the forefront of wellness and why the next ten years will be huge for the wellness world. Plus we div...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Merritt Black.  Merritt is the Founder and Head of Trading for Apteros Trading. We discuss day trading, the mindset required for the job, and the keys to success for the job.  We delve into the similarities between golf and day trading and how one helps the other. He also shares his love for The Crimson Tide, Pete Sampras, Federer, Coldplay and  Buffalo Trace.

Joining me this week for the third time On The Virg is President and CEO of CURE Michigan, John Merideth.  We discuss everything from mental wellness and illness, to what direction the CBD world is heading, to a deep conversation on how and what we need to do to be the best version of ourselves.

This week, I'm taking a look at current events - specifically The Olympics, mental health, and how it relates to sport on a global scale. 

Joining me this week On The Virg is Beth Chase. Beth was named the 2020 Most Admired CEO’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and is widely considered the one of the most valuable assets to the Nashville Community.  Beth shares her journey from playing competitive tennis to IBM to turning to her entrepreneurial spirit. We discuss work culture, what is imperative for Nashville, or any city to continue to...

Joining me this week On The Virg is my all-time favorite Marine, staff sergeant  (E6 ) Valerie Mannon.  She discusses her time serving our country and  shares stories of her time in Iraq - stories of bravery and leadership as well as the hardships that come to service men and women after they get out.  She is now on track to get her PhD in Organizational Development and her plans for the future. I...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Brenton Harrison. Brenton is a Certified Financial Planner for Henderson Financial Group, a top 30 under 30, top 40 under 40, and a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable.  We discuss the state of the financial world during this tumultuous time in history. He shares his vision for creating your own personal wealth, investing strategies, and his business plan. ...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Cincinnati Bengals tight end CJ Uzomah.  We discuss the REAL difference between the elite SEC football teams and the NFL;  and what was the sharpest learning curve for him going into the league.  We delve into the psychology of elite sport, the mindset of a winner, and all the little things that add up to big things. Plus we discuss the Steelers, Auburn Tigers,...