Rod Robertson is Founder and Managing Partner at Briggs Capital and author of three books on entrepreneurship. He uses his experience as a multiple business owner to guide other entrepreneurs to success. Rod and I talk about the value of storytelling, prioritizing stress relief, and surrounding yourself with support.

Keep up with Rod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roderickrobertson/
Briggs Capital: https://www.briggscapital.com/member/1
Books: https://rb.gy/8sfyfx

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Nick Trotta is the Vice President of Global Media Programing and Licensing at MLB. He has combined his two passions, baseball and cinema, turning it into a career of ensuring authenticity in baseball movies including Moneyball and 42. We talk about our favorite baseball movies, legends in the game, and baseball history in New York.

Keep up with Nick
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trotta-nick/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4822243/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Ajani Clunie is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Manager of Athletic Communications at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. They have won the CUNYAC Championships three times since 2019 and are aiming for another win this coming season. We talk about his coaching style, paying attention to the little details, and forging relationships.

Keep up with Ajani
John Jay: https://johnjayathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/coaches/ajani-clunie/1253

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Andrea Petrone is a Performance and Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. He helps CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve breakthrough performance and build healthy organizations. Andrea and I talk about self-awareness and self-reflection, working with purpose, and leading with humility.

Keep up with Andrea
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-world-class-leaders-show/id1588150545
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@andreapetrone7527?si=IHDXOh6Hxg6v7OVj
Newsletter: https://www.andreapetrone.com/newsletter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Judy Battista is a Senior National Columnist for NFL.com. As NFL training camps kick off and teams prepare for the season, Judy is there every day covering the sport in detail with her reporting. We talk about the upcoming season, coaches remaining calm under pressure, and the importance of intentional team building.

Keep up with Judy
Twitter: https://x.com/judybattista
NFL.com: https://www.nfl.com/author/judy-battista-0ap1000000233164

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Heather Maxwell, PhD. works to help organizations drive growth through her expertise in insights and strategy. Her passion for sport management and business growth came together when she founded NEXT 5 TEAM to drive in-person attendance at sporting events. We talk about being a continuous learner, understanding people, and leading to motivate and inspire.

Keep up with Heather
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheathermaxwell/
NEXT 5 TEAM: https://www.next5team.com/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

After becoming Australia’s youngest rower to compete in the Olympics in 1992 and returning for the next three Olympics, Bo Hanson decided to help other athletes reach their highest potential. He and his wife, Liz Masen, founded Athlete Assessments, quantifying the people side of sports. He and I talk about his Olympic career, the value of self-awareness, and the habits of successful teams.

Keep up with Bo
Website: https://www.bohanson.com/
Athlete Assessments: https://www.athleteassessments.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansonbo/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/athleteassessments
Twitter: https://x.com/coachbohanson

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

Our Summer Fire Side Chats continue with another returning guest: Dan Graca. Dan is the pre- and post-game radio host for the New York Jets and host of ESPN’s Dan Graca Show. We chat about Tom Brady’s recent jersey retirement, the MLB All-Star game, and the importance of a positive team culture.

Keep up with Dan
Twitter: https://x.com/DanGraca
The Dan Graca Show: https://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive?id=34448340

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

Today’s Fire Side Chat features two guests: Amie Canfield, Athletic Communications Director at UMASS Dartmouth and Tim Volkmann, Director of Athletic Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology. We talk about our time at the recent College Sports Communicators Conference in Las Vegas, the challenges facing their industry, and forging a supportive network.

Keep up with Amie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-canfield-a7761a74/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acanfiel1980/
Twitter: https://x.com/boltgirl426

Keep up with Tim
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-volkmann/
Twitter: https://x.com/tim_volkmann

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868

For this installment of our Fire Side Chats, we have Broadcaster and former KLTM guest, Marty Lurie. Marty reflects on the life and legacy of Willie Mays while sharing the experience of being at the Rickwood Field game two days after Willie’s passing. Marty shares the impact of Willie’s career, the history of the field, and the significance of the event. 

For more on Marty, check out his first KTLM appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2sS9gDYd10

Keep up with Marty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseballmarty/ 
Twitter: https://x.com/baseballmarty
Podcast: https://www.knbr.com/martyluriepodcast/

Keep up with Me
Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving 
Spotify: Keep the Line Moving 
Website: https://garganoleadership.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556587738868