Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of 3, Cory Carlson knows the pressures working parents face. 20 years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So he left his corporate career to help other leaders achieve a healthier work-life balance.

Power couple Chris and Angie Long never planned to own soccer team, but the dynamic duo found themselves as co-owners of Kansas City's new women's team. The couple, along with NFL star Patrick Mahomes’ fiancée Brittany Matthews, a former college and pro soccer player, co-founded the new sports team in Dec 2020. The founders are paving the way for women sports empowering countless people along the way. Listen to hear about Chris and Angie's successful careers, and their powerful effect on women's sports.

Legendary Hall of Fame pitcher LeRoy Satchel Paige spent much of his life playing baseball and living in Kansas City. The 3700-square foot home he owned from 1950 until his death in 1982 has been uninhabited for years and suffered a fire in 2018. The city, the Royals and a local group, Pitch Perfect KC, led by architect Vincent Gauthier will be restoring the historic home. Gauthier spoke with Joel about the project and the significance of the home.

Carlos Antequera's entrepreneurial journey began at 18 years old when he immigrated to the US from Bolivia. With sights set on Miami, he ended up in Topeka for college eventually settling in the Midwest as a successful entrepreneur. He is currently the co-founder of Novel Capital, a Kansas City firm that leverages Revenue-Based Financing to provide growth capital to early-stage software companies that don’t fit the traditional venture or banking models.

"Finding Your Joy Spot" the name of Joel's guest's book and also a big topic of this conversation. Yes, we all have a "joy spot" and Leona deVinne wants to help you find it. In her book, she provides frameworks that are science based to help readers discover joy in unexpected places. Leona is an entrepreneur, a certified coach and facilitator at deVille Partners, a coach and Joy guru at leonadevinne.com and Sock Broker at joysocks.ca.

Brian McMaster is a true success story and an example of grit and resilience. As a young entrepreneur running a company in 2001, the September 11attacks affected his business and sent him into bankruptcy. He started M&M Quality Solutions, Inc. two years later as one of two employees with a first year revenue of $30,000. M&M now employs 80 people around the country and expects revenue of close to $12M in 2021.

A former NBA player turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker, Paul Shirley humanizes professional athletes by showing a side of sport that many do not see. As a "12th man", Paul's playing career may not have been glorified, he may not have been a superstar, but he found a true love of writing during his playing days. Writing became his passion. Paul is now the author of three books and the founder of numerous ventures including The Process and Writers Blok.

He was named "The Go-To Business Coach" by International Business Times, he started his first business at the age of 4, created his first multi-million dollar business at 24, and has helped others generate millions with his strategies. His name is Charles Gaudet and he attributes his personal success to his passion for his craft. Passion is what sets him apart and it's what separates his clients from being good to being the best. His words are inspiring, the conversation a must-listen.

A fantastic conversation about women in sports, gender inequalities, successes and failures, and how each of these topics fit into the workplace. Ann Gaffigan was a standout high school and college athlete competing in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Had the steeplechase been a female Olympic event, Ann would be an Olympian. Ann is currently the Director of Technology Operations at Dimensional Innovations.

Superhuman might be the word to describe world champion boxer, Christy Martin. She was relentless inside the ring recording victory after victory paving the way for women in boxing. But it was outside the ring where Christy fought her greatest battle. After suffering domestic violence and a murder attempt by her former husband, Christy has made it her life’s mission to support family abuse victims and survivors in their own fight for life. She is a hero and a beacon of hope for women and men.

Youth sports has drastically changed over the years, but KC Athletic Training instills the heart of sport while also changing with the times. They have a culture that strengthens young athletes into becoming successful men and women. Jim Tuso is the Facility Director at KC Athlete Training, which has been in Kansas City for 21 years. Jim's own sports background helps him shape young athlete's lives. Joel and Jim have a great conversation about youth sports as well as staying on top of the business game.

Max Kaniger is the founder of Kanbe's Markets, a nonprofit organization providing access to fresh, affordable and healthy foods to people experiencing food insecurity.Kanbe’s Markets first program, the Healthy Corner Store, aims to solve food insecurity in Kansas City through small-scale, sustainable, and affordable produce stands set up in corner stores across the city. Max largely funded the project himself, but early success led Kanbe’s to expand to twenty-five full-time staff, and over 40 location

Sam Rapoport is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has dedicated her career to creating innovative business models aimed at enfranchising marginalized populations in sport. She has worked to shift and progress diversity hiring in football, and catalyzed a movement for women in sports by creating a new diversity platform for the NFL. Rapoport was recently named one of SI's most Powerful, Most Influential and Most Outstanding Women in Sports.

After spending 12 seasons in the MLB, Mark Teahen considered a baseball career in Italy when his next career was born. Maybe it was the Italian wine talking, but it was in Italy that he and his wife Lauren acted on their dreams of owning their own business and mapped out the blueprints for Sorso Wine Room. In 2015, Sorso opened in Scottsdale, AZ and the Teahens were restaurant owners. Joel catches up with his old friend as they discuss career transitions, pivoting in the pandemic, and wine and baseball.

Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 years performing as the Phanatic, he sparked a revolution in the mascot industry. He took the lessons he learned and made a seamless transition as an entrepreneur into the world of character branding and mascot development starting Raymond Entertainment Group nearly 20 years ago.

Diana Kander is a New York Times Best-selling author, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation. She entered the United States as a refugee at the age of 8, she has launched and sold millions of dollars worth of products and services. Diana believes the practice is more important and more fun than the game, and she wants businesses to see that perspective as well. She is a powerful woman in business ready to take on any challenge.

After a successful college football career, running back Montee Ball was drafted by the Broncos in the 2nd round. He was on the fast track to success when his fight with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression ended his football dreams. But instead of losing all hope, Montee changed his path in life and found his purpose. His goal is to tear down the stigma that surrounds substance use disorder with a strong focus on peer support. He has an incredible story of hope with a plan to help others.

John Gronski may argue his entire life has been the "ride of his life", but the retired United States Army Major General is coasting in his post military duties. He is the author of two books, his latest, "“Iron-Sharpened Leadership, Transforming Hard Fought Lessons Into Action” is available for preorder. He is a renowned leader respected all over the world. Joel and John discuss John's leadership philosophy, which is built upon character, competence, and resilience.

Peter Moylan is a former Major League Baseball reliever from Australia who pitched for the Braves, Dodgers and Royals during a 12 year career. His resume away from the diamond includes numerous odd jobs in the world of entrepreneurship. Peter’s experience on and off the baseball field is one of resilience and grit. He’s now a television broadcaster and shared life lessons with Joel as well as thoughts on MLB’s controversial crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances to manipulate baseballs.

Musician and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman is making history in the state of Missouri. Along with his two business partners, Woodie Bonds, Jr. and Elliott Ivory, Kemet is opening the first black owned brewery in the state of Missouri paving the way for black owned businesses. Vine Street Brewing will be located in the historic Jazz District of Kansas City and will open in 2022. Kemet is an inspiring entrepreneur making his dreams happen against the odds.