Sports – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:53:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Sports – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Rob Herzog – Wild Business Growth Podcast #344: ZogSports & ZogCulture, Sports Leagues for Adults https://maxpodcasting.com/rob-herzog/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:53:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=11030 Take the road less traveled. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Rob Herzog. Rob is the Founder of ZogSports & ZogCulture. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube.

Episode 344: Rob Herzog – ZogSports & ZogCulture, Sports Leagues for Adults

Rob Herzog, the Founder of ZogSports & ZogCulture, joins the show to share his journey from a close call on 9/11 to connecting millions of adults through sports leagues in 6 major cities. Hear the Piña Colada Epiphany that changed Rob’s life, how to meet increased demand for your product or service, the Building Block Strategy for adding clients & partners, how to adjust to new chapters in life, and the time Bill Murray showed up at one of their kickball games. This episode covers everything from pickleball to Riverside Park. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What does survivor’s guilt feel like
  • How did Rob grow ZogSports
  • What should you do with more free time in your day
  • How does ZogSports reserve fields & courts
  • What sport would Rob love to be a professional athlete in

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn and at ZogSports.com, ZogCulture.com, and VoloSports.com

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Rob Herzog
Zog!
  • The ZogSports & ZogCulture Story
    • [11:20] When did Rob realize ZogSports could be an actual business
    • [13:57] How do different sports create a different experience with ZogSports
    • [17:22] How did Rob grow ZogSports
    • [20:57] How do you meet increased demand for your product or service
    • [24:31] How does ZogSports reserve fields & courts
    • [28:34] How do you create a brand that spreads through word-of-mouth marketing (WOM)
    • [30:33] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Rob
    • [30:34] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [30:36] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
Zog Sports Volo Sports
  • Adjusting to New Chapters in Life
    • [31:31] How do you adjust to new chapters in life
    • [33:07] Shoutout, Greg Branstetter aka Mr. B!
    • [40:29] What should you do with more free time in your day
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [52:30] What are Rob’s Final Thoughts
    • [53:01] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [53:07] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Rob
    • [53:10] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [53:12] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [53:14] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [53:16] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Rob Herzog - Wild Business Growth Podcast #344: ZogSports & ZogCulture, Sports Leagues for Adults

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Rob Herzog on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And join a ZogSports league with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Ashley Lynn Priore – Wild Business Growth Podcast #318: Chess for NFL Teams, Queens Gambit & Queenside Ventures https://maxpodcasting.com/ashley-lynn-priore/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:14:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=10061 Take risks. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Ashley Lynn Priore. Ashley is the Founder & CEO of Queens Gambit and Queenside Ventures. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 318: Ashley Lynn Priore – Chess for NFL Teams, Queens Gambit & Queenside Ventures

Ashley Lynn Priore, the Founder & CEO of Queens Gambit and Queenside Ventures, joins the show to share her journey from 4-year-old chess prodigy to teaching girls and NFL teams chess, life, and entrepreneurship skills. Hear how to start a business while you’re in school, start multiple businesses, take risks, work with professional sports teams, and Ashley’s top chess tips. This episode covers everything from The Queen’s Gambit to Tom Brady. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did Ashley start playing chess at age 4
  • What’s the hardest part of competing in chess tournaments
  • When did Ashley realize chess would be helpful in the real world
  • How do you start a business as a teenager
  • What did Ashley learn from Queens Gambit that fueled Queenside Ventures
  • How do you get better at chess
  • What can NFL players learn from chess
  • Who’s an NFL player Ashley was starstruck by

Connect with Ashley at QGChess.org, QueensideVentures.com, and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Ashley Lynn Priore
Spot the Tom
Queenside Ventures
  • The Pawn-usual: Chess Tips
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [44:43] What are Ashley’s Final Thoughts
    • [45:26] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [45:34] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Ashley
    • [45:38] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [45:42] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [45:49] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [45:54] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Ashley Lynn Priore - Wild Business Growth Podcast #318: Chess for NFL Teams, Queens Gambit & Queenside Ventures

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Ashley Lynn Priore on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And play some speed chess with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Dr. Juan Salinas – Wild Business Growth Podcast #289: Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff https://maxpodcasting.com/dr-juan-salinas/ Wed, 29 May 2024 10:36:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8932 Keep training and getting better. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Dr. Juan Salinas. Juan is the Founder and CEO of P-nuff. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 289: Dr. Juan Salinas – Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff

Dr. Juan Salinas, the Founder and CEO of P-nuff, joins the show to share his journey from bodybuilder to creating the peanut protein puff and ripping off his shirt on Shark Tank. Hear what Mark Cuban is like in real life, how to find the right mix of ingredients, how to get distribution in major retailers, how sports and fitness help you as an entrepreneur, and the best food from Honduras. This episode covers everything from protein to extruders. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Where did the idea for P-nuff come from
  • How do you make healthy and tasty snacks
  • So corny
  • How do you focus more on the business
  • What is Juan’s workout routine
  • Let’s Max!
  • Was he on the Michael Phelps eating regimen
  • Roatán

Connect with Juan at Pnuff.com and on social media @PnuffCrunch.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Dr. Juan Salinas P-nuff
Juan!
Dr. Juan Salinas P-nuff Shark Tank
Juan after nailing this interview
Dr. Juan Salinas - Wild Business Growth Podcast #289: Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Dr. Juan Salinas on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And hit the gym with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Luke Aikins – Wild Business Growth Podcast #238: Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force https://maxpodcasting.com/luke-aikins/ Wed, 17 May 2023 08:49:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7214 You hear about people living life to the fullest. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Luke Aikins, has done so over 20,000 times. Luke is the Skydiver for Red Bull Air Force. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 238: Luke Aikins – Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force

Luke Aikins, the Skydiver for Red Bull Air Force, joins the show to share his journey from 3rd-generation skydiver to breaking boundaries through over 20,000 skydives of his own. Hear his role in Red Bull Stratos, the time he skydived 25,000 feet without a parachute, how many times his mom skydived while pregnant with him, his pre-skydive ritual, and high-flying questions from Wild Listeners. This episode covers everything from breaking the sound barrier to a giant centrifuge. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • When was Luke’s first time skydiving
  • What was it like growing up surrounded by skydivers
  • How did Luke join the Red Bull Air Force
  • What was the biggest insight from the Red Bull Stratos prep
  • How did Luke ensure he’d hit the net
  • What is on his bucket list
  • How many bugs has he swallowed in his lifetime
  • Is he a member of the Mile High Club

Connect with Luke on Instagram @LukeAikins.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Luke Aikins - Wild Business Growth Podcast #238: Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force
“3D” Luke
Luke Aikins - Wild Business Growth Podcast #238: Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force
Luke in his happy place
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A – Submitted by Wild Listeners
    • [28:58] How many times has Luke skydived
    • [29:40] Brendan O’Marra: How many bugs has Luke swallowed in his lifetime?
    • [30:05] Sue Pohle: What was the closest he came to something bad happening during a jump and how did he get back out there?
    • [30:48] Tim Rigby
    • [32:01] Olivia Campanella: Why?
    • [32:31] Cam MacKugler: Is Luke aware planes actually have landing gear?
    • [33:17] Mission: Impossible, Tom Cruise
    • [33:24] What is Luke’s pre-skydive ritual
    • [34:17] Jimmy V – “Cutting Down the Nets“
    • [34:27] Dr. Michael Gervais (Performance Psychologist)
    • [35:19] Danny Schneider aka The Big D: Is Luke a member of the Mile High Club?
    • [35:48] Connect with Luke on Instagram @LukeAikins
    • [36:07] What are Luke’s Final Thoughts
    • [37:35] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [37:59] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [38:00] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [38:05] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [38:10] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Luke Aikins - Wild Business Growth Podcast #238: Distinguished Skydiver, Red Bull Air Force

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Luke Aikins on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And watch Luke land in the net without a parachute over and over again with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones – Wild Business Growth Podcast #235: Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear https://maxpodcasting.com/bri-zborowski-kaycee-jones/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:34:49 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7128 Dance like no one’s watching. And do it with more support and comfort, thanks to this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guests, Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones. Bri and Kaycee are the Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 235: Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones – Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear

Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones, the Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear, join the show to share their journey from running dance studios to creating the best compression socks on Earth. Hear how compression socks work, how to zero in on your target customer, bring your business to life through marketing, divide your roles with your business partner, and what it’s like working at Disneyland. This episode covers everything from The Beach Boys to plantar fasciitis. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Where did Bri and Kaycee’s interest in dance come from
  • How did they meet each other
  • Where did the idea for Apolla come from
  • What were Bri’s first steps with the business
  • Have Bri and Kaycee considered partnering with the NBA and WNBA
  • How do they decide who focuses on what
  • A Cheerios shoutout
  • Journey (the band)

Connect with Bri and Kaycee at ApollaPerformance.com and social media @ApollaPerformance.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & Dance
    • [0:29] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
    • [0:39] Connect with Bri and Kaycee at ApollaPerformance.com and social media @ApollaPerformance
    • [1:41] “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
    • [2:17] Where did Bri and Kaycee’s interest in dance come from
    • [2:48] “Surfin’ Safari” by The Beach Boys
    • [3:50] What still gets Bri and Kaycee fired up about dance
    • [5:14] smooth
    • [5:16] How did Bri and Kaycee meet each other
    • [5:27] Shoutout, Nick!
    • [7:58] Geez
    • [8:06] Trademark
Bri Zborowski - Wild Business Growth Podcast #235: Co-Founder of Apolla Performance Wear
Bri Zborowski – Co-Founder & CEO
Kaycee Jones - Wild Business Growth Podcast #235: Co-Founder of Apolla Performance Wear
Kaycee Jones – Co-Founder & COO
Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones - Wild Business Growth Podcast #235: Co-Founders of Apolla Performance Wear

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Bri Zborowski and Kaycee Jones on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And dance the night away with them, full of comfort and support. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Alex Van Alen – Wild Business Growth Podcast #232: Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf https://maxpodcasting.com/alex-van-alen/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:29:01 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7023 Have you ever thought about inventing a new sport? This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Alex Van Alen, is making it happen. Alex is the Founder and CEO of FlingGolf. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 232: Alex Van Alen – Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf

Alex Van Alen, the Founder and CEO of FlingGolf, World League FlingGolf, and New Swarm, joins the show to share his journey from living in the rainforest in Borneo to inventing a sport that’s been featured on ESPN. Hear how to create a new sport, how FlingGolf works, how it compares to traditional golf, where to focus your attention as an entrepreneur, and what shoes to wear in the rainforest. This episode covers everything from jai alai to Gronk. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was Alex doing in Borneo
  • Is headhunting what it sounds like
  • Where did the idea for FlingGolf come from
  • How long did it take to prototype the FlingStick
  • What went through Alex’s mind when ESPN reached out
  • How did he start playing FlingGolf on golf courses
  • Why would you play FlingGolf instead of traditional golf
  • How often does Alex get asked if he’s a Van Halen

Connect with Alex at FlingGolf.com, social media @FlingGolf, and the FlingGolf Players Facebook Group.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Alex Van Alen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #232: Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf
A Van A!
Alex Van Alen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #232: Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf
Look at that FlingGolf form
  • The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents
    • [34:02] What do you call people who play FlingGolf
    • [34:19] What’s a weird talent Alex has
    • [34:36] What’s a quirk he has
    • [35:27] What’s a pet peeve he has
    • [35:34] Type A
    • [36:20] Windex
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [41:29] What are Alex’s Final Thoughts
    • [42:09] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show your love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [42:23] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [42:26] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [42:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [42:33] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Alex Van Alen - Wild Business Growth Podcast #232: Sports Alchemist, Creator of FlingGolf

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Alex Van Alen on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And FlingGolf it up with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Justin Kittredge – Wild Business Growth Podcast #226: Sandal Man, Founder of ISlide https://maxpodcasting.com/justin-kittredge/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:10:35 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=6808 Mass customization is not the easiest business to go into. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Justin Kittredge, excels at it – one step at a time. Justin is the Founder and Janitor of ISlide. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 226: Justin Kittredge – Sandal Man, Founder of ISlide

Justin Kittredge, the Founder and Janitor of ISlide, joins the show to share his journey from setting Guinness World Records at the free throw line to starting the customizable slides business popular with professional athletes, rappers, and more. Hear how to offer a customizable product, get the attention of A-list influencers, create a culture of accountability, get better at free throws, and how he went viral with DJ Khaled. This episode covers everything from Reebok to Christmas Vacation. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What were the Guinness World Records Justin set
  • How did basketball get him a job at Reebok
  • What first attracted him to slides as a business opportunity
  • How did he develop slides he was happy with
  • What has been the biggest challenge with ISlide so far
  • Where did the title “Janitor” come from
  • What kind of juggling does Justin do
  • The Tuba!

Connect with Justin at ISlideUSA.com, LinkedIn, and Instagram @ISlideJanitor.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Justin Kittredge - Wild Business Growth Podcast #226: Sandal Man, Founder of ISlide
The JK Kid!
Indiana Hoosiers ISlide
Love those IUSlides
  • The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents
    • [29:40] What’s a quirk Justin has
    • [29:52] YEP
    • [30:08] Larry David
    • [30:48] Christmas Vacation
    • [30:55] What’s a pet peeve Justin has
    • [31:37] Not true
    • [31:42] What’s a weird talent Justin has
    • [32:01] What kind of juggling does he do
    • [32:28] No Flex(ible) Zone
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [32:45] What time does Justin wake up in the morning
    • [32:57] How do you get better at free throws
    • [33:10] Not to repeat
    • [33:22] Diet Pepsi
    • [33:29] How do you get into a customizable business
    • [33:28] The Tuba!
    • [34:14] Isaiah Thomas (IT), Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavs)
    • [34:47] We’re One Superstar
    • [34:59] Wicked
    • [35:12] Connect with Justin at ISlideUSA.com, LinkedIn, and Instagram @ISlideJanitor
    • [35:34] What are Justin’s Final Thoughts
    • [35:37] Yogi-isms
    • [36:08] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And 5 stars on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you’re feeling super nice
    • [36:30] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [36:33] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [36:36] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [36:41] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Justin Kittredge - Wild Business Growth Podcast #226: Sandal Man, Founder of ISlide

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Justin Kittredge on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And ISlide your way to victory with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Dr. Brian Sutterer – Wild Business Growth Podcast #216: Sports Injury Soother, YouTube Fascinator https://maxpodcasting.com/brian-sutterer/ https://maxpodcasting.com/brian-sutterer/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:19 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=6470 Ever been curiously fascinated by a sports injury while watching a game? This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Dr. Brian Sutterer, is your guy. Brian is a Physiatrist and YouTube Star. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 216: Dr. Brian Sutterer – Sports Injury Soother, YouTube Fascinator

Dr. Brian Sutterer, the Physiatrist and YouTube Star, joins the show to share his journey from enjoying science class to breaking down major sports injuries on YouTube for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Hear the most notable sports injuries in recent memory, how to build your subscriber base, speed up your production process, monetize on YouTube, and the thing that still makes Brian feel uneasy. This episode covers everything from ACL tears to whistling. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What sports injury sparked Brian’s fascination in the space
  • When did he know he’d become a doctor one day
  • How did he decide to start breaking down sports injuries on YouTube
  • Why did the Markelle Fultz video pop so much
  • Gotta love the “Doctor Voice”
  • Those Tender Tendons
  • How do you stomach gruesome sports injuries
  • Why does basketball matter so much more in Indiana

Connect with Brian on YouTube and Twitter @BrianSuttererMD.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

I like Brian’s taste in Schools of Medicine
Dr. Brian Sutterer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #216: Sports Injury Soother, YouTube Fascinator
Brian knows basketball (and many other sports)
Dr. Brian Sutterer - Wild Business Growth Podcast #216: Sports Injury Soother, YouTube Fascinator

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Dr. Brian Sutterer on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And watch Brian’s videos with them if you dare. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> https://maxpodcasting.com/brian-sutterer/feed/ 1 Todd Radom – Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star https://maxpodcasting.com/todd-radom/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:10:13 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5928 How do you design a logo that’s so impactful it can be stretched to the side of an arena – yet so simple, it can shrink down to the size of an avatar? That’s what this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Todd Radom, works with time and time again. Todd is a Designer, Sports Branding Expert, and Writer. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 202: Todd Radom – Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star

Todd Radom, the Designer, Sports Branding Expert, and Writer, joins the show to share his journey from designing book covers to designing the logos for a Super Bowl, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, MLB teams, and Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league. Hear how to design a lasting logo, what makes a logo jump off the page, Todd’s approach for the Super Bowl XXXVIII logo, his favorite pro sports uniforms of all time, and the hardest thing in the world to draw. This episode covers everything from the Washington Nationals logo to top throwback uniforms. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What makes a visually-appealing book cover
  • How did Todd get into the sports design world
  • When did he get his first official pro sports client
  • How confident was he the MLB would be interested in his work
  • Does he ever interact with people in the wild wearing his logos
  • What’s different about creating logos for a brand new franchise vs. existing franchises
  • How do clients decide which design is the winner
  • Why do cartoon hands have 4 fingers

Connect with Todd at ToddRadom.com and Twitter and Instagram @ToddRadom.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star
The Toddfather with the W
Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star
Todd even has a fantastic logo himself
  • Inspiration & Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources
    • [37:56] Does Todd have any must-haves when designing a logo of any sort
    • [38:33] Humongous All-Stars
    • [39:27] And is so humble
    • [39:38] Is there a framework Todd typically goes with for pro sports logos
    • [40:03] Zoom
    • [41:07] Formula 1 (F1)
    • [43:12] Bart Simpson Chalkboard (Shoutout Nancy!)
    • [43:32] What makes something jump off the page at you
    • [44:17] How dare we
    • [44:28] How do clients decide which design is the winner
    • [45:43] How do you be and stay creative
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [56:07] What are Todd’s Final Thoughts
    • [56:37] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And 5 stars on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you’re feeling super nice
    • [57:00] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [57:04] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [57:07] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [57:11] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com (bottom of the page)
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Todd Radom - Wild Business Growth Podcast #202: Pro Sports Logo Designer, Branding All-Star

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Todd Radom on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And doodle some new sports logo ideas with them until 3am. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Ken Pomeroy – Wild Business Growth Podcast #187: KenPom College Basketball Ratings https://maxpodcasting.com/ken-pomeroy/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:42:35 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5501 KenPom, KenPom, KenPom. You can’t get away from it – especially if you’re a college basketball fan. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Ken Pomeroy, has a liiiiiiittle something to do with that. Ken is the creator of the world-famous Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 187: Ken Pomeroy – KenPom College Basketball Ratings

Ken Pomeroy aka KenPom, the Creator of the Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings, joins the show to share his journey from meteorologist to creating the most influential statistical ratings in college basketball. Hear how he got into analytics, started getting press for his site, his biggest “pinch me” moment, why Cinderella runs happen, and his love for curling. This episode covers everything from J.R. Rider to Coach K. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How do you predict the weather
  • Is it pronounced “data” or “data”
  • How did Ken figure out what metrics to include in his ratings
  • What made him focus on possession-by-possession and tempo
  • When did he start telling people about KenPom
  • How would a coach use KenPom to prepare for an upcoming opponent
  • Who’s the highest-rated KenPom team of all time
  • How do you draw a good straight line

Connect with Ken at KenPom.com and Twitter @KenPomeroy.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Ken Pomeroy - Wild Business Growth Podcast #187: KenPom College Basketball Ratings
The KenPom
KenPom
Ken Pomeroy - Wild Business Growth Podcast #187: KenPom College Basketball Ratings

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Ken Pomeroy on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And arm wrestle to determine which one of you would go head-to-head with Ken in a KenPom trivia battle. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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