Dan McKenna - From Vision to Court: Hoop Stars Journey to Giving Every Kid a Chance to Play Ball

🎙️ Join Us for a New Episode of the Know Your FundaMENTALs Podcast! 🎙️

We’re excited to welcome Dan McKenna, Owner, Founder, & Director of Hoop Stars! 🏀✨

🔑 Main Topic: In this conversation, Coach Dan McKenna shares his journey of building Hoopstars, a youth basketball program, from its inception to its growth amidst challenges. He discusses the impact of personal experiences, including his son's autism diagnosis, on his entrepreneurial path. Dan emphasizes the importance of resilience, community connection, and a love for the game in navigating the ups and downs of running a business. He reflects on the lessons learned, the significance of mindset, and the joy of providing a valuable resource for families in the community. In this conversation, Dan McKenna shares his journey of building a basketball program that emphasizes customer feedback, inclusivity, and community impact. He discusses the importance of listening to customers, creating programs for special needs children, and balancing work with family life. Dan also highlights the challenges of delegation and the significance of maintaining a positive outlook while navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Coach Dan and Hoopstars

06:01 The Journey of Building Hoopstars

12:26 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

18:49 Mindset and Resilience in Entrepreneurship

25:24 The Love for the Game and Community Impact

27:36 The Importance of Customer Feedback

30:26 Creating Inclusive Programs

35:31 Balancing Work and Family Life

40:39 Learning to Delegate and Trust

45:44 Winning Each Day and Staying Positive

💡 FundaMENTALs:

• Building a Brand: Insights into how to create a lasting and impactful business identity.

• Becoming a Positive Influence: How Dan has used his business to make a difference in the lives of youth in the community.

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Follow: Follow Dan and Hoop Stars and learn more about her services on Instagram and online! https://www.hoopstarspa.com/   

Instagram: @hoopstars_pa   

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About Me & the Podcast:

I’m Kelly Berthold, a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m passionate about helping others experience well-being and flourishing. I founded Know Your FundaMENTALs to make the science of flourishing accessible and practical for everyone. My goal is to simplify the core principles of well-being and help individuals and families integrate these foundational skills across all areas of life—parenting, relationships, careers, and personal growth.

Through my work, I connect evidence-based practices with real-life applications, empowering people to live their most fulfilling lives. The Know Your FundaMENTALs podcast is where I have meaningful conversations with neighbors and community members about what truly matters to them. In each episode, I connect the science and skills of flourishing to personal experiences and key life lessons, offering practical wisdom on how to live more intentionally and thrive.

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