Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

In depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs and leaders that compare the winning traits of sports to business. A long time television sportscaster looks for similarities in teamwork, championship culture, diversity and relationships needed in between and outside the lines.

Episodes

Ep. 1101 Austin Roeser | From Blueprints to Business and Owning the Build

January 13, 2026 • 38 mins

Joel is joined by a man who is building the stories of Kansas City…literally. Austin Roeser is the force behind Roeser Homes. He brings vision of personalized design and thoughtful craftsmanship. Because houses aren’t just homes. They’re the places where life's biggest moments unfold, and everyone should have one they love going home to.

Website: https://www.roeserhomes.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roeserhomes/?hl=...

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Ep. 1100 Staci Cross | Playing the Long Game in the Restaurant Business

January 6, 2026 • 43 mins
Today’s guest doesn’t just dream big. She’s a purpose-driven entrepreneur who embodies what it means to live with intention. Staci Cross is the founder and CEO of Enjoy Pure Food + Drink. It’s the restaurant concept elevating wellness from within, using clean ingredients to nourish the mind, body and spirit…one meal at a time. With passion and positivity, she curated an oasis that lifts others higher. Delivering good food and even ...
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Ep. 1051 Lindsay Howerton, Alan Landever, Brian Olson | AI Didn't Replace Us-It Changed Us

December 30, 2025 • 48 mins
For this end-of-year roundtable, Joel brings together three voices who sit right at the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and the future of technology.

Alan Landever has a gift for spotting technology trends before the rest of us even know what we’re looking at.

Lindsay Howerton brings a deep understanding of people, communication, and how ideas spread across organizations.

Brian Olson of Waltz Tetrick blends creativity with strateg...
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Ep. 1050 Krizz Kaliko | From Pain to Purpose and a Voice to Match

December 23, 2025 • 39 mins
Today on Rounding the Bases, Joel sits down with a ruler of the indie music game. He’s a KC-bred emcee who has become as ingrained in the global hip hop scene as the substance of his lyrics themselves. He’s a writer, producer and full-fledged singer who took an unconventional path from church choir to platinum record stardom. With a raw, poetic voice that leaves nothing off limits, he blends pop, rock, funk and R&B into lyrics ...
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Ep. 1049 Jessica Best | Why Email is Still the Most Powerful Marketing Channel

December 16, 2025 • 38 mins
On this episode, Joel is joined by an award-winning guest who has been igniting digital strategy conversations for 15 years and counting. Jessica Best is the self-proclaimed email marketing evangelist and Owner of BetterAve LLC. It’s the consultancy implementing the same practices she preaches from stages around the world. By turning data into insight and insight into action, she demonstrates the power of data-driven storytelling. ...
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Ep. 1048 Lindsey Rood-Clifford | The Theater that Raised Her and the CEO she Became

December 9, 2025 • 41 mins
Lindsey Rood-Clifford is the powerhouse President and CEO of Starlight Theater who is ushering in its boldest act yet. As the first woman to helm this iconic venue in its storied 75-year history, she’s reshaping a cultural institution with creativity, courage and an unmatched commitment to the community. The arts are more than entertainment, they’re essential to turning passion and purpose into a standing ovation, no matter what ci...
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Ep. 1047 | Three Authors, One Mic: The Triple Play Edition

December 2, 2025 • 46 mins
On this special edition we introduce three amazing authors with recent book launches. Chelan David author of Stories From the Phog, a must-read for every KU basketball fan. Mr. Frank Clay Jr., a poet and bestselling author of his new book Yes You Can!-a guide for the young adult in your life. Mary Lou Kayser-author of It's Not You, It's the Algorithm, which is the rally cry you didn’t know you needed, showing readers how to reclaim...
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Ep. 1046 Bob Burg | Give More. Earn More. Live More.

November 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Every now and then, a simple idea reshapes success. On this episode, Joel chats with a man who did just that…and in the process, pioneered an international movement. His name is Bob Burg, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and acclaimed sales genius. But he’s best known as the co-author behind “The Go-Giver”, a little story about a powerful business idea that sparked a global phenomenon. Its message? When you give exceptional value, yo...
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Ep. 1045 Mo Bunnell | Why Relationships Win Every Time

November 18, 2025 • 44 mins
On this episode, Joel is joined by a renowned development strategist who built a career proving one powerful truth: that relationship building is business building. His name is Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, the game-changing international bestseller about accelerating growth through generosity. He’s also the Founder/CEO of BIG - the Bunnell Idea Group - who has taught more than 50,000 high-end professionals how to master the ...
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Ep. 1044 Tucker Graves | Building Bite-Sized Learning into a Big Business

November 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur whose innovative microtech platform brings the frontline to the forefront. His name is Tucker Graves, the CEO and co-founder of Pineapple Academy. Since 2018 he has supported deskless teams to get job ready…faster. Using short, role-specific videos precision tailored to a range of industries, he’s doing more than training. He’s leading a movement that redefines how organizations build culture ...
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Ep. 1043 Kim Kramer | Standing Out On Purpose

November 4, 2025 • 49 mins
Joel is joined by a creative boss who is different on purpose…and proud of it. Kim Kramer is the fearless leader and marketing queen behind the award-winning Square Peg Marketing, where she and her team are a powerhouse of talent. For more than 15 years, she has blended cutting-edge creativity with data-driven insights to help bold brands move the needle. Nothing basic. Just bold, splashy solutions for businesses that are ready to ...
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Ep. 1042 Joe Tulipana | Engineering Barbecue That Brings People Together

October 28, 2025 • 43 mins
Joe Tulipana isn’t just serving up BBQ, he’s raising stakes, braising shanks and modernizing a KC classic. He’s the owner and founder of Blind Box BBQ, where he’s been serving old-school que with new school flavor that packs a punch for 10 years and counting. He isn’t changing the game, just refining it. One burnt end - and relationship - at a time. And now, it’s time to dig into the story of a young restaurateur who reverse-engine...
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Ep. 1041 Shawn Burcham | Leadership Without a Safety Net

October 23, 2025 • 43 mins
Today’s guest knows a thing or two about what it takes to win, because he’s been keeping score his entire career. Shawn Burcham is Founder and CEO of PFSbrands, the powerhouse behind brands like Champs Chicken, BluTaco and Hangar54 Pizza. When he’s not empowering his employees, the bestselling author coaches companies around the world how to accept risk and learn from failure, using the same philosophy that turned his own company i...
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Ep. 1040 | In the Name of Grace

October 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Every journey has a turning point. For some, it comes from a moment of triumph. For others, it’s born out of hardship. Today Joel is joined by Rob and Anissa Elsey, a couple who walked through both before discovering their life-changing calling. After a personal confrontation with the realities of addiction, they founded In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit dedicated to providing safe, sober housing for those on the path to recovery....
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Ep. 1039 John O'Leary | Victim or Victor-You Decide

October 7, 2025 • 52 mins
John O'Leary joins Joel on this episode with a story of survival. At just nine years old, John defied overwhelming odds after suffering burns on 100% of his body. What could have been the end of his story became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Today, John is a beloved keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the upcoming motion picture Soul on Fire. Through his message, he reminds audiences that ev...
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Ep. 1038 Courtney Kounkel | The Foundation of Business Success

September 30, 2025 • 38 mins
Today on Rounding the Bases, a construction industry executive whose love of building projects can only be topped by her passion for building relationships joins Joel Goldberg. Her name is Courtney Kounkel, the founder and owner of Monarch Build. Using a solid foundation of teamwork and trust, her company has reshaped the way people think about General Contractors. Delivering more than an aspirational measure of excellence, but a c...
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EP. 1037 Dr. Cindy McGovern | "De-Icking" Sales as a Profession

September 23, 2025 • 46 mins
Today’s guest built a career on the belief that every one of us can master the art of sales, whether we carry a quota or not. Say hello to Dr. Cindy McGovern, a two-time bestselling author,  founder of Orange Leaf Consulting and international authority known around the world as the First Lady of Sales. Her mission is as simple as it is singular: to show her clients how to create opportunities, using skills they didn’t know they had...
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Ep. 1036 Corey Morris | Breaking Down Digital Growth

September 16, 2025 • 51 mins
Today’s guest is a true leader in the digital marketing space who has spent decades crafting award-winning success plans. Meet Corey Morris, the President and CEO behind Voltage, a premiere digital agency built for brands that refuse to settle. He doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, he remains focused delivering only the things he does best. This against-the-grain mindset that has been the key to driving success - an...
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Ep. 1035 Etienne van der Walt | The Brain Science Behind Thriving Leaders

September 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Today’s guest has optimized body-brain systems to drive key business outcomes. The result? A masterclass in leadership that has shifted the paradigm on resilience. His name is Dr. Etienne van der Walt, a neurologist, international thought leader and the CEO of Neurozone. He’s also creator of the High Performance Code. It’s his pioneering brain model that bridges cutting-edge science with business, seamlessly positioning leaders and...
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Ep. 1034 Liz Rowe | Changing the Game on Alzheimer's

September 2, 2025 • 40 mins
Today’s guest is a remarkable leader who is impacting the lives of others, far and wide. Her name is Liz Rowe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. It’s a position the former attorney and legal strategist formally assumed in 2024, but she’s been a passionate supporter in the fight to end the disease for deca...
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