Today’s guest is leading one of the biggest booms in modern sports. Nate Peterson is the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Association of Pickleball Players, the world’s first and only professional pickleball tour. From elite competition to developing the next generation of stars, Nate and the APP are shaping the future of America’s fastest growing sport. Before stepping into the world of pickleball, he built a career in business development, and now he’s bringing that same strategic vision to a game exploding in popularity across every age group. The paddle space has become a movement…and Nate Peterson is helping move it forward.

Website: https://www.theapp.global/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialapptour/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/OfficialAPPTour 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theapptour

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjiVUHXOUqY

Today on Rounding the Bases, I’m joined by one of the most accomplished players in the history of women’s hoops. Jackie Stiles is the retired WNBA standout known for raining buckets during her years with the Portland Fire. As a Missouri State Lady Bear, the prolific shooting guard rewrote the record books, claiming the NCAA DI record for points scored…a title she held for nearly 20 years. These days, Jackie’s athletic prowess lives on as a speaker and the Owner of NextGen Fitness, where she dedicates the same enthusiasm to training others as she did to perfecting her own game.

Website: https://www.jackiestiles.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiestiles10 

Twitter: https://x.com/JackieStiles10 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackiestilesofficial

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U6d_BByO5R8

On this episode, Joel is joined by an inspiring man whose cancer diagnosis became his determination to live a more fruitful life. His name is Steve Garraty, a Salesforce Vice President of Sales and author of the book Greatfruit, that is equal parts memoir and motivation. After surviving Stage III Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just 18 years old, he turned a life-altering challenge into a lesson in resilience. Because sometimes the hardest chapter in your life is actually the one that changes the entire story.

Website: https://stevegarraty.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegarratyauthor/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegarratyauthor/

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a_wL3ka_fbg

Joel is joined by a people activator who is all in for enriching KC’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her name is Jessica Powell, the Founder of Social Balances and Managing Director of Back2KC. What began as a passion project has evolved into a 20-year career championing her community. In that time, she has earned a reputation for her unmatchable ability to strategically connect growing companies with tools, confidence, and connections. Empowering those who cross her path not only to thrive with a lasting economic impact.

Website: https://socialbalances.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2kc/ 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572798176224 |  https://www.facebook.com/jessicapowell1024

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rMzi6F5Gi_Q

Today’s guest is a tech trailblazer whose data-first approach to AI discoverability is changing the modern business game. His name is Nathan Hall, Founder and Systems Builder at Lefty Media Co., a KC-based web studio engineering clarity for humans and machines…first by helping them get found, then by getting them recommended. In the era of AI-powered searches, Nathan helps clients stay ahead of the curve, with practical strategies and measurable results needed to win.

Website: https://leftymediaco.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftymediaco/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftymediaco

Check out the conversation on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Bu9I3fXOL2Y

An internationally renowned leader who is both a warrior and a diplomat joins Joel Goldberg. Retired US Army Colonel Chris Kolenda is the former Taliban negotiator who defied conventional wisdom to become a hero…and still continued to climb. As a civilian, Chris is Founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, where he helps extraordinary people gain dramatic wins in the simplest ways possible. Because for people committed to always getting better, determination should be the only thing between them and their destiny.

Website: https://chriskolenda.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colchriskolenda/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.kolenda.7

Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/1eHg0KC5OcQ

Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel Goldberg is joined by an entrepreneur who turned a great idea into a growing business…and revolutionized the way golf is played. Jeremy Bredemeier is the Founder of Touring Tee, a luxury golf simulator concept that brings the course to you. His fresh take on event entertainment delivers a premium experience anywhere, driving the game into exciting new territory and reaching audiences far beyond the fairway.

Website: https://www.touringtee.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/touringtee/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/jpbredemeier?lang=en | 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588982232444# | https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.bredemeier.3/

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oz3ir8U_GsI

Joel is joined by an entrepreneur who knows that winning in business takes more than a great game plan. It demands people that are willing to step up when it matters the most. Clint Overton is the Co-Founder and Managing Director behind Boardroom Bullpen, the firm helping growth-stage companies access an all-star roster of fractional executives. With more than 20 years of experience building a deeper bench, he’s become the trusted advisor of organizations that are ready to succeed…and turn big visions into even bigger victories.

Website: https://boardroombullpen.com/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/ClintOverton100 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boardroombullpen#

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KvLjsfTx1-Q

What happens when the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth is…you? If you thought the answer was working harder or leading louder, prepare to be challenged. Back on the show is Isaac Wambua, the Founder/CEO of Dynamo Methods and leadership systems architect replacing chaos with clarity and dependency with growth. Using a proprietary framework, he designs leadership that still works without the leaders themselves. It’s radical. It’s confident. It’s the entrepreneurial secret to breaking through burnout…and building something that runs because of you, not through you.

Website: www.dynamomethods.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwambua/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacthecoach/

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QwFxNhGQtDU

Today we’re talking about the future of healthcare with a visionary leader who spent decades at the center of its transformation. Bill Miller is CEO of Wellsky, the global technology powerhouse connecting providers, caregivers, and communities across the continuum of care. Over the course of his rich career, his groundbreaking growth strategies have been the secret weapon behind the industry’s most influential businesses. Not only transforming the marketplace, but driving innovation and improving outcomes for missions of people around the world.

Website: https://wellsky.com/ 

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q9Ei-mjFsy0