Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Great leaders aren’t born or made...they’re ever-evolving, learning, and pushing to become better. Damon Lembi is one of those leaders. He is a two-time bestselling author and CEO of LearnIt, the globally disruptive training solutions company. For three decades, he has been committed to empowering the next generation of leadership with the right skills, right now. By helping others thrive today, h...

Beth Nydick is a PR pro who is turning heads in the media world. She is the founder of the F.A.M.E. Lab with a proven formula to amplify entrepreneurs from hidden gems to industry icons. As a former producer for some of the most recognizable TV networks in the world, her expertise has made her the go-to visibility expert for a who’s who of clients. And by leveraging decades of experience, she has...

Jen Lehner puts solopreneurs in the front row of their own success. She's a digital marketing guru who you can find on the cutting edge of all things automation and social media. As an up-to-the-minute strategist who is unafraid of holding back, she has landed atop countless Best Of business lists. Empowering her to bring all the solutions - but none of the fluff - for unsung small business heroes...

Matt Rizzetta is the Founder and Chairman of North Six Group, a top entertainment investment group bridging the gap between American and European soccer. Using a winning mix of business, enterprise and passion for sport, he’s a driving force behind clubs who rose from obscurity to Serie C. And by finally giving the underdogs a chance to shine, has tapped an entire market of new possibilities in th...

As we slide into home on this season of Rounding the Bases, Joel welcomes back two guests who see opportunities where others do not. First up is Dan James, who built his career pushing success-driven individuals to exceptional results, once as a history-making wheelchair tennis coach and now as the founder of Story 19 Consulting. Next is Jeff Utecht, a renowned tech-ed renegade who is aligning cul...

Today on Rounding the Bases we kick mediocrity to the curb with a guest who has redefined the concept of success. Her name is Tara Renze, an unapologetically authentic - and perfectly flawed - author, speaker and EQ expert empowering audiences to be who they came to be. Using her mantra as the mission, she’s ignited a movement that unlocks purpose like you’ve never seen before. And is ready to sho...

Greg Justice is a fitness entrepreneur who has been shaping the personal training industry for four decades and counting. He is an international best-selling author and owner of AYC Health & Fitness, Kansas City’s original personal training center. Over the course of nearly 50,000 sessions, he’s built a career on meeting others where they are, making it possible for people of all ages and abil...

Zach Arend is a bronc riding champion turned TedX speaker empowering leaders to create more of what they want in life. His own wild ride took him from VP of one company to founder of another. Now, he inspires others to "saddle their own horses" using a modern solution that does more than engage the lost art of leadership. It creates a purpose to hold on to, no matter how hard life bucks. Website:...

On this episode, Joel is joined by a category pioneer who revolutionized the global gaming business. His name is Blaine Graboyes, a digital media architect who found entrepreneurial success at the intersection of art and innovation. For more than 30 years, he has challenged boundaries in pursuit of paths less traveled. In doing so, securing his position as more than a maker with a penchant for ind...

A team of holistic wellness champions who balance the wisdom of experience with fresh, new perspectives join Joel Goldberg. Dr. Michelle Robin is Kansas City’s original pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of Your Wellness Connection. She’s joined by Bayleigh Petty, program manager of Small Changes Big Shifts. Together, they are co-hosts of the eponymous podcast that plants weekly seeds of...

We're recognizing 30 years of fostering hope and building community on this episode as Erin Fraser and Mark Mullinix, the Executive Director and Board Chairman of Benilde Hall join Joel Goldberg. Benilde Hall is the in-residence recovery center extending the continuum of care for people battling addiction, homelessness and mental health challenges. Using the power of connections, they’re helping a...

On this episode, an award-winning Gospel artist joins Joel Goldberg who has been enthralling sports fans across our nation for 25 years and counting. His name is Generald Wilson, the retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class whose powerhouse vocals have made him the most sought after anthem singer in the country. Known for his high-octane renditions of patriotic classics like the Star Spangled B...

A father-son duo bringing medical relief to communities far and wide joins Joel Goldberg. Graham Morsch is the President and CEO of Docs Who Care, the healthcare agency redefining rural care. Graham's official tenure may have begun in 2015, but its mission has been shaping his life for decades. Dr. Gary Morsch is the esteemed humanitarian, founder of Docs Who Care ,and Executive Chairman of the Gl...

On this episode, we hear from a small town girl who has taken the professional BBQ circuit by storm. Her name is Megan Day, the co-owner and pitmaster of Burnt Finger BBQ who traded corporate life for a career in ‘cue. She’s been serving world championship flavor since 2008 when a bacon explosion catapulted her to viral fame. Now, the seasoned pro is living her dream while bringing the fire to com...

On this episode, the voice of fandom joins Joel Goldberg. His name is Dave Sims, the award-winning Seattle Mariners announcer behind some of the most celebrated calls in the ball club’s history. But that’s just one highlight from a storied career that has been bringing the energy of live action sports to five decades and counting. In his latest project, he goes beyond the baselines as host of the...

Joel's guest is an award-winning curator of inspiration. Her name is Miriam Schulman, a best-selling business author and "art-trepreneur" who traded a career on Wall Street for one in watercolor. But her masterpiece is something called The Inspiration Place, a community for creative professionals where skill and profitability intersect. By leveraging lessons from the world’s biggest exchange, this...

Dre Baldwin is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who is proof you don’t need resources to become great, only yourself and your own convictions. He is a former pro baller turned Founder and CEO of Work on Your Game Inc. whose hustle broke all the rules. Now, the business influencer has created something that’s more than a mental framework. It’s a roadmap in reverse to separating winners from the other...

On this episode is a pair of entrepreneurs who are making headlines and writing history for black women in tech. Their names are Jannae Gammage and Alaia Martin, the CEO and COO of Cypher, a pioneering force in fintech that has revolutionized the way that futures get funded. By harnessing the power of data, this AI-infused startup has automated the loan process to help money move freely. Building...

Dan Hesse is the veteran trailblazer of tech and mobile comms. Perhaps best known for his transformative role as the chief executive of Sprint Corporation, his influence can be found nearly everywhere. And though he may be retired from his chosen vocation of business, his work in leadership is never finished. His latest success is The CEO Academy of Kansas City, which is an innovative program that...

The Royals drafted Greg Holland in 2007 and he quickly became one of the league's top relief pitchers earning himself 3 All -Star selections and a World Series Championship. Known for his dominance as a closer in the MLB, Greg Holland is enjoying the start of his new life away from the field. Joel Goldberg chats with Greg about life as dad, coach, and retired MLB closer while also taking a walk do...

The path to organizational greatness doesn’t have to be easy, it only has to be proven. For businesses on the cusp of unprecedented success, Teresa G. Carey helps navigate the challenges that await. She is the President and CEO of Performance Pointe who has guided leaders on their way to wisdom for 30 years and counting. As a self-proclaimed “strengths sherpa”, she has built a career guiding other...

Tom Hamilton grew up on a farm in Wisconsin but has spent the bulk of his adult life behind a microphone. He is known for one of the biggest voices in Major League Baseball and now the long time play-by-play man of the Cleveland Guardians shares his secrets to the job and the importance of connecting with people. Book Joel as your Keynote Speaker:  www.joelgoldbergmedia.com   Connect with Joel:  h...

Stu Crum is a former college football hero who aimed high to achieve international success. Today, he is an author and executive with an impressive corporate pedigree, but ability alone didn’t fuel his drive to the top. It took a playbook that was intentional about living, and now he’s ready to share it with the world. Not everyone can change the game, but with the right focus, anyone can win. Web...

Chris Rose is the Founder and Managing Partner of Artsman. This first-of-its-kind enterprise brings you stories from underneath the court of basketball’s most iconic programs, creating something that’s bigger than memorabilia. It’s an opportunity to own a piece of history itself, and keep the thrill of victory alive for generations to come. Website: https://artsmansport.com/   Instagram: https://w...

Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by a dominating force in the world of high school athletics. Meet Joel Applebee, head football coach of the Mill Valley Jaguars who has turned student athletes into State Champions for five…consecutive…years…and counting. It took more than a playbook to shatter the record book, beginning with grit, humility and the determination to grow. And by rising to...