Kevin Ziomek, Senior Managing Director at Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) and former 2nd Round MLB draft pick, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.

In this candid conversation between friends and former Vanderbilt teammates, Grayson and Kevin talk about their journeys post-baseball and share the things they wish they could have told our younger selves upon being drafted.

They cover a full range of topics from how to celebrate accomplishments without becoming complacent, who and what should influence your decision-making, and the value of prioritizing the things that matter most in life.

This is a special episode and Kevin’s intentionality will leave you inspired to press on daily towards your goals.

Tommy Obenchain, Co-Founder of SpeakScale.com and business growth expert, joins host Grayson Garvin on this episode of The Pursuit podcast.

In this thought-provoking conversation between friends, former Vanderbilt colleagues, and fellow business owners, Grayson and Tommy consider what happens when you keep a proper perspective and pursue success on a deeper level.

Together they discuss Tommy’s background, how he’s overcome the odds in multiple startup ventures, why it’s important to answer a single question for your business, and other mainstays for business no matter the industry.

This episode is chock full of wisdom and Tommy’s insights will surely ignite some deeper thinking.

This episode of The Pursuit podcast dives into the fourth and final core tenet of “real focus, hard work, and perseverance are what it takes to win.”

Grayson uses personal anecdotes and shares significant insights he’s learned from others to illustrate the essential elements for success and personal fulfillment – no matter what your personal “win” may be. It is here that Grayson explores the “true” meaning of success and highlights the importance of what is learned and earned along the way.

This episode of The Pursuit podcast explores the third core tenet that “we are better together” and the role that community plays in achieving success.

Reflecting upon personal experiences and expounding upon the foundation of his business, host Grayson Garvin explains the power of teamwork, the confidence that comes from knowing you’re not alone, and the joy that is derived from building authentic, deep relationships.

In this second episode of The Pursuit podcast, host Grayson Garvin defines the next core tenet as “fear is the enemy.” 

Grayson reflects upon his journey from childhood in Atlanta to student athlete at Vanderbilt University to professional baseball and beyond. With great vulnerability, he shares the lessons he’s learned in each season of “endeavoring” – such as the impact of fear, the struggles of identity tied to achievement, and the intangible takeaways from his time in athletics that he still draws upon to this day.

Listen here to Grayson’s powerful testament of choosing to see the ”good” that can come from the “bad” and what it is really required to press on towards a goal. 

In this introductory episode of The Pursuit podcast, host Grayson Garvin shares his personal journey from 1st Round MLB draft pick to launching and leading a multi-family office in Nashville, TN.

Grayson draws upon his unique experiences and engages other successful individuals (including former teammates, coaches, colleagues, mentors, and friends) in a series of thoughtful conversations to discuss the challenges and triumphs that exist on the path to success. 

This first episode serves as an overview of The Pursuit podcast and outlines the core tenets that will guide each episode. 

The first core tenet of The Pursuit podcast is “fire refines gold.” Grayson explains how things of value are often the result of trial and transformation. He describes the importance of having a process vs. outcome oriented perspective, how to learn from failure, and the role of perseverance and resilience in achieving long-term success.

Grayson believes there is power in storytelling and is on a mission to create a community within The Pursuit podcast that offers insight and encouragement for those journeying towards something meaningful.