Business Leadership Series
760 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsOur audience is comprised of business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who desire to learn from our guests’ knowledge, advice, and experience for personal and professional growth. We interview pro athletes, rock and roll hall of famers, best selling authors, and other leaders with an inspiring story. We are also a syndicated show regionally on ESPN radio.
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Episode 1372: Peter Winick: Thought Leadership Leverage
July 14, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Peter Winick. Peter Winick is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage, a company that helps thought leaders turn foundational ideas into thriving businesses. He is an entrepreneurial-minded director who leverages the power of internal and external relationships, accelerating the growth of aspiring thought leaders and exponentially increasing the value of their intellectual property. For over twenty ...
Episode 1371: Find Your Yellow Tux with Jesse Cole
July 07, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBDerek talks with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas. Jesse helps companies stand out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life. Jesse Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always”, the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Sh...
Episode 1370: David Lane: CEO of Lunatix
June 30, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBDerek Champagne talks with David Lane, entrepreneur and CEO of Lunatix. David shares his entrepreneurial journey. He shares valuable advice about recognizing warning signs, knowing when to pivot, recognizing key opportunities within what you are already doing, and removing blinders. Lunatix is the first ticket site where sports fans can buy the regular season and get the post season. They can buy concert or theatre tickets and get the post season. Lunatix description: We are dieha...
Episode 1369: Shark Tank Veteran: Michael Dweck
June 23, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBDerek Champagne chats with Michael Dweck. Michael, the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, was recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list and has appeared on the ABC hit t.v. show Shark Tank. He talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, defining success, and his experience in "the tank". In 2014, Basic Outfitters co-founders Laura and Michael Dweck married and moved into a cozy apartment in NYC. It was quickly obvious whose clothing collection would take precedence in their pr...
Episode 1368: Shark Tank Veteran, Evan Delahanty: Founder of Peaceful Fruits
June 16, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 69.9 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television show Shark Tank. Learn more at www.peacefulfruits.com
Episode 1367: Shark Tank Veteran & Entrepreneur Beau Oyler
June 09, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBWe spoke to Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran and Entrepreneur recently. Beau talks with Derek about his experience on Shark Tank, building a successful company, and some valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Having founded Enlisted Design and Urbio, he has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500’s and small startups. He pioneered the design cooperative movement and has a unique ability to truly collaborate with his partners. His designs have received every major de...
Episode 1366: Sramana Mitra: One Million by One Million
June 02, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBSramana Mitra is the founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first and only global virtual incubator/accelerator. Its goal is to help a million entrepreneurs globally reach a million dollars in annual revenue, build a trillion dollars in global GDP, and create 10 million jobs. Since its founding in 2010, 1Mby1M has become a powerful platform for democratization of entrepreneurship acceleration. Sramana also developed 1Mby1M’s Incubator-in-a-Box methodol...
Episode 1365: Christopher Lochhead: Legends & Losers
May 26, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, talks with Christopher Lochhead. Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins’ “instant classic” Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and he’s the co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. Christopher is a former three-time public company CMO and entrepreneur. Fast Company Magazine calls him a “Human Exclamation Point” and The Economist calls him “off-putting to some.” At 18 he...
Episode 1364: Non Profit Spotlight with NFL Standout Erik Coleman & Yolanda Robano-Gross
May 19, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne talks with Options for Community Living CEO, Yolanda Robano-Gross, and NFL Standout, Erik Coleman. Yolanda and Erik share a spotlight on the current epidemic of mental health and homelessness, how their organization is addressing the problem, and how we can take action in our own communities. Learn more at https://optionscl.org/ Yolanda Robano-Gross joined Options for Community Living (Options) as Chief Executive Officer in 2014 with more than twent...
Episode 1363: Marissa Levin: Built To SCALE
May 12, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBDerek chats with entrepreneur, author, and consultant Marissa Levin about highlights from her entrepreneurial journey and how to build an amazing culture. As a 25 year CEO and Entrepreneur of a multi-million dollar business, she has taken on the challenge to “educate, equip, and empower” 100 million fellow entrepreneurs and leaders across the globe. Throughout her career Levin has been named a SmartCEO three times, named one of Washington’s Top 100 Technology Titans in 2009, and se...
Episode 1362: Don’t Sleep On It! Turn Your Passion & Expertise Into A Profitable Business
May 05, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Kavit Haria. From a young age, Kavit Haria learned to play “the world’s most dificult percussion instrument”, the Tabla. Having immersed himself in learning about artist promotion, Kavit began to raise his profile and performed across the UK at venues large and small, with many artists (including Jimmy Page at the Royal Albert Hall) and recorded albums at the famed Abbey Road studios. Recognizing the demand f...
Episode 1361: Carter Malloy, Founder & CEO of AcreTrader
April 28, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBCarter Malloy, Founder & CEO of AcreTrader, has led the company to exponential growth this past year. AcreTrader has successfully raised over $60 million in Series B funding and grown from 20 employees to 120 employees across the company’s two business divisions, which include AcreTrader and Acres, a comprehensive land analysis and mapping tool. AcreTrader has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Barron’s and named as one of “13 Financial Fintechs to Watch” by Bu...
Episode 1360: Gridiron Queendom: Adrianne Smith
April 21, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBDerek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls. Today, Adrienne is one of the best-performing wide receivers in women’s football history, having won two gold medals and four national championships in women’s tackle football. The New England Patriots have said of Adrienne, “She cannot be stopped,” and the Times Union has called her “The face o...
Episode 1359: Hyper Sales Growth with Jack Daly
April 14, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBDerek's guest this week is Jack Daly. Jack talks with Derek about his first sales job at age 7, living a life "by design", and key insights from his book "Hyper Sales Growth". Jack Daly is a leading sales speaker and trainer with over 30 years of sales and executive experience. Jack’s track record is a testament to his real-world knowledge and extensive expertise in sales and sales management. He started his professional journey at CPA firm Arthur Andersen and rose to the CEO level...
Episode 1358: Shark Tank Winner & CEO of Prep Expert: Shaan Patel
April 07, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11 MBDerek interviews Shark Tank Winner and CEO of Prep Expert, Shaan Patel. Shaan grew up in Las Vegas in his parents' budget motel, attended inner-city public schools in the worst school district in the nation with a 40% dropout rate, and was clueless about standardized tests. After spending hundreds of hours studying for the SAT, he was able to raise his score from average to perfect — a feat achieved by only 0.02% of all high school students. His life completely changed because of h...
Episode 1357: Super Bowl Champion Brett Goode
March 31, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBDerek talks with Brett Goode, former AR Razorback and Superbowl XLV champion with the Green Bay Packers. Brett shares his unique story from being in the right place at the right time, walking on to the Razorbacks without a scholarship, his over decade long career in the NFL, the experience of winning a Super Bowl, transitioning after sports, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Episode 1356: Interview with Daniel Puder, Professional MMA Fighter & Social Entrepreneur
March 24, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode Derek interviews Daniel Puder. Daniel Puder is a social entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of My Life My Power World Inc., GPS for, Transformational Technologies, LLC and My Life My Brand Media Agency. Puder is a Professional MMA Fighter and wrestled for WWE after he won $1,000,000 Tough Enough on Smackdown. He launched his non-profit in 2010 called My Life My Power and after the success of creating curriculums, training and speaking around the world, he launched ...
Episode 1355: Scott Rochelle - President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association
March 17, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://www.legendsofbasketball.com/
Episode 1354: Unstoppable Teams with Former Navy SEAL & INC 500 CEO, Alden Mills
March 10, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBDerek Champagne talks with Alden Mills about his inspiring personal journey to overcoming obstacles, his impressive professional career, and building and leading unstoppable Teams. Alden began taking control of his life at age twelve, when his doctor told him to learn chess because his asthma would keep him from playing sports. His first goal was to conquer the asthma, and he went on to achieve extraordinary things in sports, academics, military service, business, and philanthropy....
Episode 1353: Ishveen Jolly: CEO + Founder at OpenSponsorship
March 03, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBDerek talks with Ishveen Jolly, CEO + Founder at OpenSponsorship. Ishveen shares her entrepreneurial journey, key leadership principles, and how she built the category leader. The startup was born out of her experience as a successful sports agent in India and the UK. OpenSponsorship now has over 5,500 athletes, teams and events being managed to brands globally looking for sports marketing opportunities. Ishveen was included in the Forbes 30under30 sports list in 2015 and OpenSpons...
Episode 1352: Kent Hance - The Best Storyteller In Texas
February 25, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBKent Hance is a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With the launch of his new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, Hance shares stories from his legendary life on themes relating to leadership, politics and great friendships with some real characters. Hance received his B.B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1965 and his law degree from the University of Texas in 1968. He served in the Texas state senate from 1...
Episode 1351: Sanyin Siang: Behavioral Science Principles and Life Data Points
February 18, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBSanyin Siang is Derek's amazing featured guest this week! Sanyin shares highlights from her journey, and how to accept positive affirmations and constructive criticism as data points in your life, importance of being generous, and how to be vulnerable. Sanyin helps leaders launch and create value by focusing on mindset, behavioral change, and team and culture building. Sanyin is a CEO Coach, Advisor, Author,the Executive Director of Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leaders...
Episode 1350: Rennie Curran: Operate At The Level Of Your Vision
February 11, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBDerek Champagne talks with pro athlete entrepreneur Rennie Curran about how to (Rennie's phrase) "operate at the level of your vision". As a former NFL player, Rennie shares his experience in transitioning to an entrepreneur and the valuable leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Rennie is the CEO of Game Changer Coaching whose mission is to help business professionals and elite athletes reach their fullest potential through personal development workshops and one-on-one coa...
Episode 1349: Seth Buechley Shares Ambition: Leading With Gratitude
February 04, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this episode Derek interviews Seth Buechley. Seth is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background. He grew up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon, married his high school sweetheart, skipped college, and still managed to build and sell several companies resulting in multi-million-dollar exits. He enjoys connecting high-potential leaders with the ideas and resources to grow their business or organization while achieving lasting leadership impact. Seth is also the aut...
Episode 1348: CEO of the Year: Eric Partaker
January 28, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBFrom our interview vault: Derek Champagne's discussion with Eric Partaker. Eric has been "CEO of the Year", Top 30 Entrepreneur, and High Performance Expert. He helps ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders, and coaches reach the top of their game. Eric shares his personal story of success in business and then having a near heart attack while flying back to London. This is a must listen to episode for learning how to be successful in life AND business! Eric has been named one of the "T...
Episode 1347: Shark Tank Veteran, Author, & Entrepreneur: Arlene Battishill
January 21, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBInterview vault from Derek Champagne's discussion with international business woman Arlene Battishill. Arlene is the co-founder of the International brand GoGo Gear, a Shark Tank veteran, consultant, and best-selling author of the book Retail Therapy: A Prescription For What Ails Your Online Sales. Shark Tank Star, Daymond John, has called Arlene book, Retail Shock Therapy as "a MUST READ for businesses selling online." Arlene talks with Derek about building her brand, testing her ...
Episode 1346: ABC Shark Tank Veteran Michael Levin
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBWe pulled one of our favorite interviews from the BLS interview archives where Derek Champagne interviews Michael Levin. This was a powerful interview and Michael overdelivered as our guest! As one of the most established writers in the nation, New York Times best-selling author Michael Levin has written or co-written more than 100 books, of which eleven are national best sellers. He appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank on January 20th, 2012. In the past, Michael has published with Simon &...
Episode 1345: Derek Champagne on Motivational Mondays
January 07, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 15 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures success, and becoming a legacy entrepreneur. Learn more at www.businessleadershipseries.com
Episode 1344: Sean Wittenberg: Shark Tank Veteran & Founder at Safe Catch
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, Founder & CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Sean Wittenberg. Sean has been featured on ABC hit tv show Shark Tank and is the President & Founder of Safe Catch Inc. Sean is on a mission to make a positive impact on our world and he is well on his way! He talks with Derek about motivation behind developing his technology and company, how he maintains his passion and focus, and what's next for his industry. Safe Catch is an award nominee at Expo...
Episode 1343: Shark Tank Veteran & Social Media Influencer: Aaron Marino
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBDerek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Youtube sensation and 2x Shark Tank guest Aaron Marino! Aaron Marino, successful entrepreneur and Founder of Pete & Pedro, gives us valuable insight on growing a brand, learning from failures, and building a content machine with millions of engaged followers. Learn more at www.aaronmarino.com
Episode 1342: As Seen on The Profit: Mike Caprari CoFounder of SJC Custom Drums
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBDerek Champagne interviews Mike Caprari. In addition to being the stars of a highly watched episode of MSNBC's popular tv show The Profit, Mike Caprari is a passionate musician and entrepreneur. Mike is the SVP of Marketing and Co Founder of SJC Custom Drums. His product is played and endorsed by some of the world's top musicians and bands. Mike talks with us about his journey of building his business, his experience on The Profit, learning from mistakes, developing authentic custo...
Episode 1341: INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SASHEN, DEVELOPER AND CEO OF XERO SHOES AND SHARK TANK VETERAN
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this week’s interview, Derek Champagne talks with Shark Tank veteran Steven Sashen. Steven talks with Derek about building an international business, stepping in the Shark Tank, and even his days of stand up comedy. Steven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware – www.XeroShoes.com. Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, started the “Barefoot… PLUS!” sandal business in late 2009; he had returned to sprinting 2 years earlier, at age 45, and experienced alm...
Episode 1340: MELISSA GERSIN, SHARK TANK VETERAN AND TRANQUILO MAT FOUNDER
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne talks with Melissa Gersin. Melissa was featured on the hit tv show Shark Tank and shares her transformation from maternity RN to inventor and business owner. Based on 5 years of experience as a maternity RN, Melissa invented and designed the Tranquilo Mat – the only portable, versatile soothing mat for babies. Listen in as she shares her long journey in launching the product, challenges along the way, and ultimately triumph!
Episode 1339: INTERVIEW WITH BEN ZVAIFLER, CEO OF PUPBOX AND SHARK TANK VETERAN
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, Derek interviews Shark Tank veteran Ben Zvaifler. Ben is the co founder and CEO of PupBox. PupBox landed a deal with Shark Tank personality and entrepreneur Robert Herjavec. Ben talks with Derek about his entrepreneurial journey, and how they landed a deal on Shark Tank. Learn more at www.Pupbox.com
Episode 1338: Lisa Binderow: Shark Tank Veteran and CEO of NicePipes
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode Derek interviews Lisa Binderow. Lisa has a GREAT start up story and shares her healthy outlook on building a business, choosing balance, and her experience on ABC's hit tv show Shark Tank. Learn more at www.nicepipesapparel.com
Episode 1337: How Scaling Up Changed My Life
November 12, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 14.2 MBDerek interviews entrepreneur and consultant, Herb Cogliano. Herb leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform, described in Verne Harnish's award-winning book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-Scaling Up. As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business Course, he has learned firsthand what it takes to overcome many business challenges. Herb is pursuing his passion of working with le...
Episode 1336: INTERVIEW WITH ROBIN FARMANFARMAIAN, AUTHOR OF “THE PATIENT AS CEO”
November 05, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBRobin Farmanfarmaian is a futurist, health technologist and author of the new book “The Patient as CEO” (available now.) She is a highly-sought public speaker and business leader who is passionate about her message that “Technology is Hope.” As a teen, Robin was misdiagnosed with an autoimmune disease that led to forty-three hospitalizations and six major surgeries – many of them ultimately unnecessary. She has literally had to fight for her life on a regular basis and has made it h...
Episode 1335: Shark Tank Veteran & Entrepreneur Beau Oyler
October 29, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBWe spoke to Beau Oyler, Shark Tank Veteran and Entrepreneur recently. Beau talks with Derek about his experience on Shark Tank, building a successful company, and some valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Having founded Enlisted Design and Urbio, he has created rich product and brand experiences for fortune 500’s and small startups. He pioneered the design cooperative movement and has a unique ability to truly collaborate with his partners. His designs have received every ...
Episode 1334: The Social Entrepreneur
October 22, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Derek Champagne interviews Devin Thorpe. As a new-media journalist and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, Devin has established himself as a champion of social good. Devin was formerly the CFO of one of the top 3 Fortune 500 companies in 2009 before shifting his attention to social entrepreneurship. As a Forbes contributor, with more than 250 bylines and over one million unique visitors, he has become a recognized name in the social impact arena. His You...
Episode 1333: Be The Active Hero In Your Own Story: Jen Grisanti
October 08, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 82 MBDerek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, chats with tv executive and consultant, Jen Grisanti, about being the active hero in your own story. International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, a blogger for The Huffington Post and author of Story Line: Finding Gold In Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Scr...
Episode 1332: Derrick Furlow Jr: How To Transition Like A Champion
October 01, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBFormer pro football player and entrepreneur Derrick Furlow Jr shares his "Get Out of Arkansas" plan and when he learned his higher calling. Growing up, Derrick saw himself as another kid who wanted a better life and knew sports, in particular, football would serve as a vehicle to a better life. After growing up with much adversity, he began working towards shifting his perspective from a temporary experience of playing on the field to a permanent purpose of serving those who curren...
Episode 1331: Shark Tank Veteran & COO of LovePop: John Wise
September 24, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBDerek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Shark Tank Veteran John Wise. John has an MBA from Harvard and is the Co Founder and COO of LovePop, a company that scored a deal with Mr. Wonderful on the TV show Shark Tank and is disrupting the greeting card industry. John talks with Derek about launching their Kickstarter campaign, having transparency and trust with your partners and team, how his network helped them to launch, and his experience before, during, and after...
Episode 1330: Marques Ogden: Author, Entrepreneur, & Former NFL Player
September 17, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 73.9 MBDerek Champagne interviews former NFL play and entrepreneur, Marques Ogden. Marques, the best-selling author of "Sleepless Nights: The NFL: a Business and Family", talks with Derek about his childhood years, playing in the NFL, his entrepreneurial journey, and leadership lessons along the way. Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired and demonstrated perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Marques attended Howar...
Episode 1329: Building an A-Team with Whitney Johnson
September 10, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 53 MBDerek's guest this week is Whitney Johnson: Innovation and disruption theorist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, executive and performance coach. Whitney shares her unique journey and key concepts about how to motivate your employees from her book "Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve". Whitney Johnson was named one of the world's fifty most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2017. She is the author of the bestselling Bui...
Episode 1328: Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBListen to this powerful interview with Dr. David Fajgenbaum who has an incredible new memoir, "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action". David’s story is truly unique; it’s a tale of learning to live, while dying: a universally relatable story about getting up and fighting back after life knocks you down. A former Georgetown quarterback nicknamed "The Beast," David Fajgenbaum was also a force in medical school, where he was known for his unmatched mental stamina. ...
Episode 1327: First Man to Bear Crawl to the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
August 27, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBKyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics. Oprah Winfrey called Kyle “one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about.” Arnold Schwarzenegger described him as “the real deal,” “a champion human,” and “one of the most inspiring people” he’s ever met. E...
Episode 1326: World's #1 Bowler: Jason Belmonte
August 20, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBIn this episode Derek talks with the world's #1 Bowler Jason Belmonte. Jason talks with Derek about his unique story of bowling since the age of two, how he stays motivated to continue being the best in the world, and more on his entrepreneurial journey. Jason is known for being one of the first bowlers to gain media attention for using the two handed approach style to deliver his shot. He has won 22 PBA titles, making him one of only 15 players in history with at least 20 PBA Tou...
Episode 1325: NY Street Basketball Legend: Jackie Ryan
August 13, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBJack Ryan aka BlackJack was born in Brooklyn, NY and is a Basketball Entertainer/Motivational Speaker. He is a member of the world-famous Harlem Wizards for 24 years and has performed all over the world. Jack grew up in Brooklyn New York and was always known for being good at basketball. In high school he was the star player and everyone around him thought he was going somewhere. His coach started getting him scouted and he got an offer from Ohio University but it was to go to a co...
Episode 1324: NBA Champion Trent Tucker
August 06, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBDerek talks with 93' Chicago Bulls NBA Champion Trent Tucker. Trent talks with Derek about leadership skills necessary to build a championship team, how to manage egos, having Phil Jackson as a coach, the Trent Tucker Rule, and what it was like playing with his friends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Derek also talks with Trent about his 9 years playing with the NY Knicks.
Episode 1323: The Emigrant Edge with Brian Buffini
July 30, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 87 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne interviews Brian Buffini, author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Emigrant Edge: How To Make It Big In America. Brian Buffini emigrated from Ireland at the age of nineteen, with only ninety-two dollars in his pocket. Today, as the founder of Buffini & Company, the largest business training company in North America, he is one of the nation’s top business experts. In his engaging book, THE EMIGRANT EDGE: How To Make It Big In America (Howa...