PGG

Professional Gridiron Group Podcast

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WELCOME TO THE PROFESSIONAL GRIDIRON GROUP PODCAST Follow to hear guests talk about how athletics have helped grow them into the leaders they are today and how those early lessons are still applicable today. Interested in becoming a guest and share your experiences from the field to the workplace, contact any of the board members today and someone will be in touch. The Professional Gridiron Group is a voluntary non-profit organization with an intent to grow a community of professionals that share a common bond. In doing so, we will have the opportunity to network with one another, share in...

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PGG Scouting Report Series - Jen Nenadov 29.06.2026 17:31

This episode features Billy Hope sitting down with Jen Nenadov, co-founder of N Solutions, to talk about her journey as a business owner, mom, and active member of the Professional Gridiron Group. Jen shares how she and her partner built N Solutions while raising twin daughters. She talks about the challenges of growing a company and being present at home, and how finding balance is a constant wo...

Meet Ryan Gorczyca 11.06.2026 1:05:59

In this episode of the Professional Gridiron Group Podcast, Jason Bickel sits down with Ryan Gorczyca to discuss his upbringing on Cleveland's west side and the experiences that shaped his personal and professional journey. Ryan shares stories from his childhood, his time at St. John Bosco, and the role family, faith, and athletics played in his development. The conversation also explores Rya...

Terry Heil 08.03.2025 1:22:10

In this episode, I meet with Terry Heil, an Investment Advisor Rep at WestPoint Wealth Management and also from TalkBack Fans at Arabica Coffee Shop in Downtown Willoughby. We talk about Terry's career track in advising as well as the birth and continued growth of TalkBack Fans, a local sports show that highlights area games and talent from around Northeast Ohio. You can find Terry on Linke...

Coach Kevin Spencer 03.12.2024 2:05:57

A couple weeks ago, my brother (Adam) and I had the pleasure to meet up with NFL Special Teams Coach, Kevin Spencer and talk about everything from local high school ball, NIL, coaching, leadership, faith and went over all the stops along the path of his illustrious career. Coach Spencer has been a coach since 1976 (Lacrosse and Football) and has some really great stories, we hope you enjoy. Tha...

Mark Hopton w/ Jason and Adam Bickel 06.06.2024 1:03:16

In this episode, Mark Hopton sits down with myself and Adam to talk about leadership, relationship building and what he does to consistently push himself forward. Mark has always been someone that when you talk to him, you can tell and feel that he genuinely cares about you and the conversation. He is a great listener, communicator, and leader and I think that energy comes across very well in th...

Alex Valletto 19.05.2024 38:40

On this episode I meet with a former player of mine, Alex Valletto. We discuss where he finds his drive and self-discipline, a little bit of his background as well as what he sees in the commercial real estate market.

The PGG Podcast Kickoff Show 09.02.2024 57:45

Adam, Jason and Bill sit down to review the last 5 years of the Professional Gridiron Group, look ahead to 2024 and Super Bowl predictions!