On this episode, Joel is joined by one of Big 12 basketball’s most dangerous scorers who took his game all the way to the top. But his competitive fire didn’t stop when the jersey came off…it simply found a new arena. Kareem Rush is a Mizzou Athletics Hall of Famer, former NBA sharpshooter and now, the Founder/CEO of University Heritage Group. From bourbon to media, hospitality and more, he’s building premium brands rooted in the tradition of collegiate athletics. And he’s playing to win, just like he did on the court. Only this time, he’s building something that lasts long after the final buzzer.

Website: https://rushventures.info/#ventures https://universityheritage.club/

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

Twitter: https://x.com/KareemRush 

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

Check out the conversation on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/5cECBzkrX84

On this episode, Joel is joined by a guest who dedicated his career to proving the greatest victories are measured in the lives you change. Greg Loveless is a speaker and author who turned a lifetime of experience into a coaching philosophy that continues to shape generations. For more than three decades, he's shown that coaching is about far more than wins and losses. It’s the legacy that remains long after the final inning, that inspires athletes to become leaders…and transforms players into champions. 

Website: http://www.gregloveless.net/ | https://voicewind.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.loveless.14/

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

Today I’m joined by three Kansas City leaders putting purpose into action.

Erica Taylor-Murff, Alicia Logan, and Casie Murff are professionals in their own right, but together, they are the driving forces behind FORGED: The Rooted and Rising Leadership Summit.

Erica brings the strategic mind and a passion for creating pathways to generational growth, while Alicia has the executive HR experience needed to help leaders scale with intention. Casie is a master of reinvention who walked away from 20 years of corporate success to pursue entrepreneurship.

Now, they’ve created a space for leaders navigating seasons of change to put strategies into action and set legacies into motion.

Website: https://www.ciskansascity.com/ | https://www.lihrsolution.com/ | https://thebevelkc.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.the.visionary/ |  https://www.instagram.com/ladyfine1908/ | https://www.instagram.com/murffagram/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.taylor.9674 | https://www.facebook.com/alicia.mcdougal1 | https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Murff

Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVmrDIJfNA0

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