Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Lindsey began working at Hallmark in 2000 and continues to work for the legendary Kansas City company, refusing to let a life-changing moment deter her career. Lindsey shares her personal story of overcoming adversity with Joel in an episode everyone can take inspiration from.Links:www.lindseyroy.com

Ray Kowalik began working for Burns and McDonnell in 1987 and became the company’s third CEO in 2017. Joel sat down with Ray to talk about the culture of an organization that was founded in 1898

A little peek at what is coming in Season 4 and who I am kicking things off with as guest speakers!

Susana Eshleman grew up in Argentina and has followed a path that took her from a student at the University to Nebraska where she was washing dishes to make money to Harvard Business School, Hallmark and eventually Children International as CEO where she leads 1,500 employees and nine thousand volunteers. She sat down with Joel to talk about leadership, culture and her journey.

Matt Moody has spent his professional career as an entrepreneur. His most recent company, Bellwethr, uses intelligent interventions to create retention and revenue for its clients. Matt discussed his background and Bellwethr's early success with Joel.

Justin Ricklefs worked multiple stints for the Kansas City Chiefs before deciding to start Guild Content. His company creates content and focuses on content strategy through effective storytelling. Joel recently sat down with Justin.

Angela Hurt founded Veracity, which is a technology and management consulting company in 2006. She now has about 150 team members. Angela oversees the strategic direction of the company, which delivers IT solutions to its customers in the commercial and government sectors. She's a long-time athlete in numerous sports and she's been on numerous boards, a mentor and extremely involved in the Kansas City community. Joel sat down with Angela to talk leadership, culture, women in technology and sports.

Joe Knittig discovered the world of orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti in 2005. With a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply business and advocacy to a new kind of client, Joe left the law practice he loved in 2008 to make an impact in the United States and around the world. Global Orphan Project sets traditional institutional orphan care models aside and connects a global family united by a shared vision to care for vulnerable children while keeping families together.

Lisa Ginter began working at CommunityAmerica Credit Union in 1995 and is now the CEO. Lisa is one of three Kansas Citians to be recognized in 2019 among the ‘Top 100 Financial Executives’ by the National Business Journal network and has been selected as a ‘Power 100’ honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal every year since becoming CEO. Joel sat down with Lisa to talk credit unions, people and Patrick Mahomes.

As technology changes the world, all industries are needing to innovate and adapt, including insurance. Launch KC’s fourth accelerator is in the works and they have teamed up with Brush Creek Partners. Joel sat down to discuss the upcoming 75-day accelerator that will begin in May 2020 with Nathan Kurtz, Steve Gardner and Alex Springer.For more information: https://bcptech.co/insurtech-accelerator/

2020 has begun and Joel sat down with a longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Jeff Landsman of Phase 6 Productions to discuss goals for the new year, the ups and downs of business, favorite Chicago Pizza and the improper use of the word literally.Jeff Landsman was also a guest in 2019 discussing his journey into business ownership and lessons learned. That is episode 316 in Season 3 if you want to check it out!

This episode is the second in a two-part review of his guests' Small Ball answer about the little things that make up the big things in a company's culture. As the year comes to a close, Joel Goldberg looks back at the 44 episodes of Rounding the Bases from 2019. Joel asks every guest three “baseball” themed questions.What is the biggest home run you’ve hit?What is the biggest swing and miss you have taken?What is small ball to you?

As the year comes to a close, Joel Goldberg looks back at the 44 episodes of Rounding the Bases from 2019. Joel asks every guest three “baseball” themed questions. “What is the biggest home run you’ve hit? What is the biggest swing and miss you’ve taken and what is small ball to you?”This episode and the next will feature the best of each guest's small ball answer about m the little things that make up the big things in a companies culture.

Matt Condon is the CEO of Bardavon Health Innovations, a company to provide innovative, clinically-based solutions to enable employers to identify and connect with the best medical practices in their marketplace through a proprietary cloud-based clinical intelligence system.  Bardavon has a mission to change healthcare with data, transparency, innovation, and integrity. They have grown from about 30 to 170 associates in the last two years.

Harrison Proffitt and his co-founder Ben Jackson created Bungii, a mobile application that puts a driver and pickup truck at a users fingertips to help people move or haul  items across town like Uber or Lyft does with passengers.They created the company in college After an initial fundraising round of $3.5M, Harrison moved around the country to start Bungii in numerous states. Website is bungii.com or search bungii on the App Store.

Dr. Diego Gutierrez is an assistant professor of marketing and management at Rockhurst University.  He played professional soccer from 1996-2008 and won an MLS title in 1998.  He consults, announces MLS soccer  and teaches.  He specializes in business development and sales and marketing in various industries. 

Swell Spark is a company with concepts such as escape rooms and axe throwingThey are known for Blade and Timber and breakout escape rooms, have 11 storefronts nationwide and believe in the importance of having fun to bring people together for shared experiences.Matt was a guidance counselor and owned a soda shop when he started an escape room as a side hustle.They started the axe throwing trend and expanded to six locations around the country.www.swellspark.com

Don Peterson is entrepreneur in residence for Launch Health Accelerator, an incubator working on ideas to disrupt and improve the current health care system involving six companies.  They have partnered with the Economic Development Corporation of KC & Nueterra Capital.The cohort visited the Mayo Clinic during the 12-week program. Companies are MedZERO, WellBrain, TheraWe Connect, Sickweather, Healium by Story UP and Spoke Health.Website: launchhealthaccelerator.org

Chad Peterson is the owner of Peterson Acquisitions.  He was a pilot and lost his passion for flying following 9/11.  When the market crashed he change professions, built companies, sold them and realized he could help other people sell companies. He’s written multiple books, including “Blue to White: A Working Man’s Guide to Self-Employment” and “Swinging Doors: A Guide to Selling Your Business."Website: www.petersonacquisitions.com

Kilee Nicklels and her husband own a jewelry company called Nickel and Suede, selling lightweight, big leather earrings.  They are based in Kansas City and sell their jewelry online all across the country.  She began with an Etsy store and started a blog to support the business.  They’ve been on the Inc 500 list for two straight years. Website: nickelandsuede.comBlog: one littlemomma.comIG: @nickelandsuede @onelittlemommaPodcast: With Kilee Nickels