MGM Coaching

The MGM Show

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Join the founders of MGM Coaching, Carl Montante III and Evan Giokas, as they discuss business, life, people, conation, and more. A relationship that started in 2017 by a random golf pairing has led to business and friendship. We'd love for you to join us and learn how you can maximize your life, both professionally and personally. We'll be serious, and we'll slack off, but we promise to make whatever we talk about interesting. We've started families and businesses in our 20's and we're on a path and following a dream to create something bigger than we ever could imagine.

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MGM Coaching

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Business

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www.mgmcoach.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

MGM #25 - Career Changes. From Aerospace Engineering to Financial Planning with Jesse Cramer 18.04.2025

🎙️ Episode #25 - From Aerospace Engineering to Financial Planning with Jesse Cramer Episode Highlight: Imagine going to school for Mechanical Engineering, getting into Aerospace Engineering, then making a career change to Financial Planning. That's what we have for you today! 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Jesse started his podcast (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors) How career c...

MGM #24 - Intentionality and Internal Self-Validation with Nick Ennis 11.04.2025

🎙️ Episode #24 - Intentionality and Internal Self-Validation with Nick Ennis Episode Highlight: Nick is a 26-year-old adrenaline junie, corporate VP, and non-profit co-founder. Yes, he does all of that. How? He has found his Conative Sync, is completely Internally Self-Validated, and is motivated beyond belief. Take a listen to hear more! 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Intentionality is kin...

MGM #23 - Think of The Life You Want. Then Build It. 06.04.2025

🎙️ Episode #23 - Think of The Life You Want. Then Build It. Episode Highlight: Have you ever truly thought about what you're motivated by? Is it Money? Is it Relationships? Is it something else? Tune in today and think about it for yourself. 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: We're all motivated differently. What are the 4 M's? Not everyone needs to go to a 4-year college... Do you know what th...

MGM #22 - FIRST EVER LIVE CONATIVE INTERPRETATION with Joe Piehler 29.03.2025

Take a listen today as we dive into a live Conative interpretation with our good friend, Joe Piehler, co-founder of Positive Approach Press in Buffalo, NY. Come listen why his instinctive strengths are so necessary to leading his team, being a great father and husband, and the reason he needs to always be working with his hands... As always, like, comment, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating to h...

MGM #21 - Building Confidence, Telling Stories, and Finding Success with Jamie Miller 21.03.2025

Episode #21: Building Confidence, Telling Stories, and Finding Success with Jamie Miller In this episode of The MGM Show , we are thrilled to welcome Jamie Miller. Jamie is currently serving his second year as President of the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) and is also a highly respected Financial Advisor with UBS . Our conversation with Jamie dives deep into: ✅ Teamwork and Hiring the R...

MGM #20 - Motivation, Career Timelines, and Relationships with David Colicchia, GM of Park Country Club 07.03.2025

Episode #20 – The Power of Networking, Growth, and Mentorship with David Colicchia We’re thrilled to bring you Episode #20 of The MGM Show! Hitting this milestone is something we’re incredibly grateful, excited, and honored to share with all of you—our loyal listeners who continue to support and grow with us on this journey. Your engagement and feedback fuel our passion for bringing you valuable c...

MGM #19 - Managing your Time vs. Managing your Energy 20.02.2025

Have you ever thought to yourself that you don't have enough time in the day? We'd argue you have plenty of time, just not enough energy. Learn why managing your time is almost less important than managing your energy. Shoutout Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach - we LOVE Focus, Buffer, Free Time! Contact: https://www.mgmcoach.com/ info@mgmcoach.com

MGM #18, Brian Donovan on It Takes a Village: The Power of Teamwork & Relationships in Business 14.02.2025

Buckle up for a good one today! In this episode, CJ sits down with Brian Donovan, the CEO of EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, to discuss the power of teamwork, relationships, and the impact of positive goodwill in business. We start with the story of how Brian and CJ first met, laying the foundation for their partnership. Then, we dive into how getting their team to work in sync has been a game-cha...

MGM #17, How Greg went from 20% Sync to 80% Sync in 5 months 27.01.2025

Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Are you actually motivated to do your best day in and day out? Do you have a passion for something but feel like you can't make that a career? I encourage you to listen to this excellent episode with Greg! From getting pigeonholed into a career that he didn't love, to being in Strain all day long, to now loving work and finding Sync, this episode is extreme...

MGM #16, Finding Intentionality with Paul Cumbo 20.01.2025

Buckle up, baby. This episode is a doozy. Come listen to our conversation with Paul Cumbo as we talk about: Intentionality Sacrificing the possible for the perfect Vision vs. Plans Finding your purpose Much, much more We also invite you to take a look at Paul's website, Camino's website, and other info pertaining to this episode! Cheers Paul Cumbo: https://www.paulcumbo.com/ Camino Institute: http...

MGM #15, Know your Family and What Motivates You! 16.12.2024

Seeing as this is more than likely the MGM Show's final episode before the new year, we invite you to take a listen as we discuss the importance of understanding those around you Conatively, especially your family, and how everyone is motivated by something different. It may be money, relationships, knowledge, or growth, but it's different for everyone, and that's okay! Thank you for an amazing 20...

MGM #14, Max Montante The Mind Over Foundation 22.11.2024

Today's episode is one you won't want to miss. We have a very special guest: CJ's brother, Max Montante. As an introverted quick-start, Max has navigated his career and built his life by leaning into his Conative strengths and truly understanding what brings him joy. Max is a young entrepreneur, philanthropist, and photographer who understood his internal Self-Validation early on, which has led to...

MGM #13, Entrepreneurship and Finding Sync 11.11.2024

Entrepreneurship is scary, challenging, and often ends with failure. If you started a business by finding Conative Sync and Internal Self Validation, your success % will increase tenfold. Take a listen to today's episode to see why understanding your sync and what puts you into strain will be highly beneficial to your entrepreneurship journey! MGM Coaching www.mgmcoach.com info@mgmcoach.com The Co...

MGM #12, Why do people have the "Sunday Scaries?" 04.11.2024

The Sunday Scaries is a real thing. That feeling on Sunday night when you think to yourself, "I don't want to go to work tomorrow." Have you ever stopped to think, "Why?" Find your ISV and watch The Sunday Scaries go away. We discuss this in CCC and we discuss this in MGM. Think about the life you want to live, then go build it. info@mgmcoach.com www.mgmcoach.com

MGM #11, The College Confidence Coach (Solutions) 28.10.2024

Today, the MGM Show is discussing the Solutions portion of the College Confidence Coach Program. The biggest question answered: When should you start developing your College Application? If I had to guess, it's way earlier than you think! Reach out to us today, and let's chat! Contact: info@mgmcoach.com carl@thecccoach.com Website: www.mgmcoach.com www.thecccoach.com

MGM #10, The College Confidence Coach (Strategies) 07.10.2024

Welcome to the MGM Show Episode #10! Today, we are discussing The Strategies portion of our other business, THe College Confidence Coach. Last episode, we talked about Discovery, which is Part 1, so today is Strategies, which is Part 2! Finding your right fit school is obviously crucial to what we do at CCC, but the way we actually get to the application portion of the business is by Reverse Engin...

MGM #9, The College Confidence Coach (Discovery) 09.09.2024

Attention High School Parents! As your seniors embark on their final year before college, the excitement is palpable—but so is the stress. At The College Confidence Coach, we understand that these next few months can be overwhelming for students and parents alike. With applications looming, high school seniors across the country are navigating one of the most stressful periods of their lives. As a...

MGM #8, Changing of the Guards 11.06.2024

Changing of the Guards: This week's episode explores the critical importance of balancing conative and affective awareness in succession planning and organizational changes. As the generational divide widens between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, we're seeing growing affective and conative strain, making succession planning increasingly more complex. We'll dive into the root causes o...

MGM #7, The CCC Way 03.06.2024

Navigating the College Admissions process is difficult. Point blank. It's confusing. Applications. Writing an essay. Picking which school is for you. How will your decision affect the rest of your life? These are all things that make it so difficult. The College Confidence Coach is your one-stop-shop for all of it. Financial help. Application help. Life help. Take a listen to today's show, and let...

MGM #6, Golf and Conation 29.05.2024

The MGM Show Episode #6, Golf and Conation In this episode of The MGM Show, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of golf and conation. Conative, the third part of the mind, alongside cognitive and affective, plays a crucial role in your performance on the golf course. We'll explore how understanding and harnessing the power of conation can unlock new levels of success in your golf game....

MGM #5, Company Culture and Fact Finding 20.05.2024

What was originally planned as an episode focusing on The Conative Action Mode of Fact-Finder quickly turned into an episode discussing work culture and infrastructure. You CANNOT create CULTURE at your company WITHOUT CONATION! Reminder: Fact-Finder relates to one's instinct and NEED for facts, figures, data, research, and information. We hope you enjoy this episode. As always, please reach out w...

MGM #4, The ABC's of MGM 16.03.2024

Welcome back to Episode 4 of The MGM Show! We've got something exciting in store for you today as we mix things up a little. Our incredible listeners have given us some valuable feedback about Evan and Carl using terms, phrases, and words that might not be widely known. We truly appreciate this fine feedback and are thrilled to announce that we've taken it to heart. In response, we're laying out t...

MGM #2, Unveiling the Three Areas of the Mind: Keys to Fulfillment and Success 16.02.2024

Join hosts Carl and Evan as they explore the three areas of the mind in this captivating episode. Discover why understanding these areas is crucial for achieving long-term fulfillment and success in various aspects of life, including careers, relationships, education, and more. Throughout the episode, Carl and Evan encourage listeners to reflect on their own talents, traits, and instincts within e...

MGM #1, The Genesis 11.02.2024

Join hosts Carl and Evan in the debut episode of our podcast, "The Genesis," as they dive into the fascinating world of MGM Coaching. Discover the goals and missions that drive this dynamic company, where they are committed to empowering individuals through conative transformation. Carl and Evan share their personal backgrounds, unveiling the unique journeys that led them to their passion for help...

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