Indiana Basketball, The WatShot, & a Life Changed Overnight — Christian Watford (#168)

Christian Watford is an Indiana Basketball Legend & ESPY Award Winner. Tune in, as Christian reflects on his upbringing in Alabama & his Southern roots, being recruited out of high school, choosing Indiana University, hitting the iconic “WatShot” against #1 ranked Kentucky, how his life changed overnight, his relationship with his brother Trendon Watford, how different things could have...

Louisiana Roots, Comedic Influences, & the LA Stand-Up Scene — Matt Marx (#167)

Matt Marx is a Stand-Up Comedian. Tune in, as Matt shares his experience performing at the New York Comedy Festival, his journey from Louisiana to Los Angeles, pivoting from a career in medicine to go all in on stand-up, navigating the LA comedy scene, performing 150+ shows a year, how small moments become great material, his comedic influences, and his big plans for 2026… Everything But Politics...

How to Build a Life in the Music Business — Clay Blair | Boulevard Recording (#166)

Clay Blair is a Grammy-winning Engineer, Producer, & the Owner of Boulevard Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA. Tune in, as Clay reflects on his earliest musical influences, going on tour in England at just 17 years old, moving to Los Angeles, being a true “lifer” in the music business, the legendary artists who have recorded at Boulevard Recording Studio, including Pink Floyd, Steely Dan...

Inside Family & Entertainment Success — Jeff & Jordan Golenberg (#165)

Jeff & Jordan Golenberg are a father–son duo who work across the entertainment industry, Jeff on the Film/Television side, and Jordan on the Music/Booking side. Tune in, as they share the story behind their family band, Van Golenberg, Jeff’s upbringing in Cleveland, the difference-makers behind those who find success in the entertainment industry, the lessons Jeff instilled in Jordan from a...

Hospitality, Networking, & Life at E11EVEN Miami — Nick S. Manca (#164)

Nick S. Manca is the Executive VIP Manager at E11EVEN Miami & a Hospitality Entrepreneur. Tune in, as Nick shares his experience visiting Japan, growing up in Miami, being introduced to club/party promoting at a young age, going all in on the Hospitality Industry, time management, being a family man, Miami's evolution, networking at the highest level, speaking at Harvard Law school, & the...

Inside the Korn Ferry Tour & the Business of Golf Content — James Nicholas (#163)

James Nicholas is a Professional Golfer & Content Creator. Tune in, as James reflects on his youth and transition from hockey player to golfer, navigating the recruiting process in high school, turning professional, the realities of obtaining sponsorships, building a business through behind-the-scenes golf content, covering weekly expenses on the Korn Ferry Tour, making the cut at the 2025 U...

Real Estate, Fitness, & the Evolution of the American Dream — Nick Sansone (#162)

Nick Sansone is a Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur, & Principal at The Sansone Group. Tune in, as Nick reflects on growing up the youngest of eight siblings, the man he was in his 20s and 30s to the man he’s become today, why strength training is the greatest form of health insurance, embracing the family business, the different types of real estate development, his deep faith, and the...

The Business of Golf, Media, & Memes — Travis Miller / PGAMemes (#161)

Travis Miller is the Founder of PGAMemes & Five9 Media. Tune in, as Travis shares his background in digital marketing, the origins of PGAMemes, how social media continues to evolve, transforming from a meme page into a full-fledged media company, golf’s rapid growth, the opportunities that have come his way as a Founder, Northwestern Golf Company, philanthropy & giving back, his...

Finding Love in a Distracted World — Jon Gordon (#159)

Jon Gordon is a Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, & Entrepreneur. Tune in, as Jon shares strategies on how to reset when goals fall short, creating a clear vision, working alongside professional sports organizations & what separates those who succeed from those who don’t, the slippery slope of instant success, staying focused in the age of distraction, his strong faith, and how to...