Price of Admission

Football coach and Marine officer to Amazon and Fanatics. Joe shares insights from coaching at various levels and his transition to the corporate world, emphasizing family, learning from diverse perspectives, and the impact of coaching on growth. The discussion also covers the value of respectful conversations across differing views, and lessons from his Marine Corps experience. This episode offer...

Jake Lunday - His insatiable curiosity is evident.  He always has an innovative approach to overcoming technical challenges. Jake just seems to seamless integrate his personal interests (like 3D printing) into professional ventures.  I loved learning EVEN MORE from him in this episode on the Price of Admission.  An engineer in the manufacturing sector, unveils his journey of problem-solving, colla...

TJ Costello shares his journey from high school to the Naval Academy and his transition from military to civilian life. He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, mental health, and living a life of discipline and gratitude.  - TJ discusses the challenges he faced academically and the support he received from his coaches and teachers.  - The conversation covers the quiet revolt and intensity...

Babatunde William Akingbemi.  The anchor (nose guard) of the 3-4, NOW an IT Strategy Consultant and Entrepreneur based in Upper Marlboro, MD. Bemi shares his multifaceted journey from the football fields of the Naval Academy to the boardrooms of Atlas Trident Consulting. We get into Babatunde's early life, the impact of his immigrant parents on his values, his athletic and academic experiences at...

Jeremy Jobson shares his professional journey, starting from his early career in a trucking company and transitioning to the financial sector. He highlights the importance of mentorship, learning, and navigating career transitions. Jeremy also discusses his experience in a startup company and the lessons he learned about flexible work schedules and leaning into his strengths. He then shares his ti...

Lane Jackson → NFB Class of ’05.  Senior season of ’04… Navy… Inside… Backer…. Seal Team 8 Leader.  Now in Manufacturing industry.  A little bit of “You can’t cheat the grind”, “It being hard makes it valuable”, and “There’s not Price in WOULDN’T PAY!”   Takeaways Lane Jackson was a key leader in the Navy football team's turnaround (as well as a High School team turnaround). Lane's leadership and...

Jerry Vance!  THE Legendary Texas High School Football Coach of Liberty Hill. Highlights - The importance of the off-season - Culture shift at Liberty Hill - Coach Vance's coaching philosophy - Turning the game around - Simplicity in coaching - Loyalty of assistant coaches - Hiring good teachers, and building a coaching staff Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 04:32 - Memories of Coach J...

Ross and Erinee' Pospisil work with the Free Burma Rangers and share their experiences and insights into the conflict in Burma, Thailand.  They discuss their background, living in Thailand, and their involvement in relief work and missions in Burma.  THEMES:  1) Unity.  2)  Power of Forgiveness.  3) Healing and Growth The Pospisils discuss their experiences and journey of living and working in war...

Tyler Goble!  Navy Football Inside Linebacker Sr of ’15.  A piece of an 11-2 season.   ’16 Grad…USMC Infantry Leader…Known for his dedication, discipline, and strong moral principles rooted in his Christian faith.  Starting in the single-family home sector and evolving into commercial real estate and consulting, Tyler leverages his data science expertise to ensure the business thrives independentl...

Billy is a former defensive lineman ('10) and Naval Academy graduate ('11) from Ridgeway, South Carolina. From digging post holes to becoming a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and a financial executive, Billy's journey is a testament to his formidable spirit, matched by a fierce loyalty to friends and family off the field. Now living in Wilmington, NC, Billy juggles his professional life with passio...

All seasoned CPG manufacturing industry professionals: Bruno Garcia, Federico (Freddy) Perez, Sean Fernando, Shawn Davies, and Gilberto Chaviedo Gonzales. Discussion themes - "keep peddling," new beginnings, and the essence of adding value.  Bruno highlights the significant evolution and challenges of the manufacturing sector in recent years, underlining the industry's critical role in global supp...

Jon Alvarado discusses his challenges and the essence of commitment. Alvy emphasizes acting out of necessity, shares personal struggles with self-worth, and highlights the bonds formed at the Naval Academy. Big memory - Marianna Winchester’s big hug, the mother of a fallen brother, underscores the weight of sacrifice. The episode concludes with a call to action, emphasizing our collective responsi...

One of my industry brothers from another mother.  Ivan, affectionately known as "Cabeza" by friends, is a multifaceted individual with roots in both Santo Domingo and New York City. As an accomplished Industrial Engineer with a concentration in Mechanics, he currently leads as a Senior Site Leader in Rochester, NY. Beyond his professional achievements, Ivan is passionate about traveling, sports, r...

Zing! Greg Zingler Class of Navy 2010.  NFB Sr QB ’09.  Currently a KC-135R Pilot in the Air Force Reserve, and a First Officer at United Airlines.  Raised in Severna Park, Maryland.- Has a degree in Mech E major.  His philosophy - … improving … every … day. 

Mike Blade - first sponsor parent on POA.  You’ve likely seen this guy on a golf cart during game day.  Mike shares his life changing decision to ditch the booze and his “why”.  His family was/is a great foundational component of the Annapolis community.  Mike was a military brat, raised across Germany, California, and Maryland.  Mike loves history, reading, and his family - Wife Janice and daught...

DocFair, has had a distinguished career in sports medicine, spanning four decades…significant tenures at Oklahoma State and the United States Naval Academy. Jeff is renowned for his innovative contributions to sports medicine, holding several patents, including one for the cowboy collar, designed to protect athletes from brachial plexus injuries. Another notable invention is a sprained ankle ortho...

Doug Martin, affectionately known as "BFD”!  NFB senior ’99. USNA class of 2000. An NFO, now a consultant.  From Kansas City, he honed his athletic skills at the all-male Jesuit high school, Rockhurst, where he was deeply involved in football and rugby. His passion for sports led him to the US Naval Academy, where he played football from 1996 to 1999, notably as a long snapper, and even dabbled in...

This is Command Master Chief Jason Brown. A patient Senior Chief advisor and mentor of mine at the Naval Academy to his current role as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader at the Navy Hospital in Naples, Italy. Raised in Redlands, California, CMC Brown's early entrepreneurial spirit—evident in childhood gigs like paper routes and lawn mowing—evolved into a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Florida...

Whitney McKoy! (soon to be Whitney Fabian) - a beacon of positivity and a true servant leader. From her roots in Kentucky to her new life in Florida, Whitney has navigated roles at Nielsen, Best Buy, managing a grocery facility, and more, always putting people first. An advocate for ethical fashion and just 8 days away from her wedding, Whitney shares how to tackle self doubt - “Learning to root f...

Chaps John Owen, Matt Nechak, Jordan Stephens, & "el Jeffe" Jeff Lenar.

Calling all music fans that love a good start-up story with potential of making it big.  SweetNur (pronounced sweetener) is seeking sponsors and allies to fund his HouseShow road tour next month - October 2023. His focus on the process is one that’s been demonstrated over the course of history by many big names in the business. Today, Chris is steadfast on the “blocking and tackling” getting start...

Jim Bottomley, affectionately known as Jimbo, a Production Superintendent from Langston, Alabama with a life story that's nothing short of inspiring. From growing up in an abusive home to overcoming a life-threatening stroke at 21, Jimbo embodies resilience. He's navigated through a diverse range of jobs—from working death row in a maximum-security penitentiary to managing restaurants and now over...

Rebekah Riordan - a multi-faceted individual who embodies resilience, empathy, and a strong sense of community. Rooted in a family-oriented background, with brothers that served in the Marine Corps.  She's not just reflective, grappling with her own challenges like self-doubt and perfectionism, but also incredibly supportive, emphasizing the transformative power of a "tribe" in personal growth. Re...

DOOMAN! Cliff Dooman… A master of his craft on getting SWOLE (and many others). Whether it be the details of proper lifting form, incremental goal step changes, good nutrition, and appropriate rest.  At the end of the day, Cliff is a "sustaining the gains" type of individual. Raised in Bolton, CT, and now residing in Arnold, Maryland, Cliff's journey from Ohio State University to becoming a streng...

Nick Charles! Our first Air Force Footballer. Class of ’10 - ’09 senior season. From San Antonio, TX. Now in Salesforce Enablement - Product Ownership and Change Management and doing some Stand Up Comedy. Key themes in this conversation: Nick faced a challenging upbringing, primarily raised by a single mother. He witnessed drugs and violence during his early years. His friendship with Jordan Eddin...