🎙️ Episode #60 – How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything with Steve Procknal

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Procknal to explore what it truly means to live well — not just longer, but better. We talk about staying active, prioritizing movement, traveling with purpose, and training your body to remain useful for life. This conversation challenges the idea of wellness as a trend and reframes it as a daily commitment to longevity, capability, and freedom.

• Why movement is non-negotiable

Steve explains how consistent movement — not extreme fitness — is foundational to energy, clarity, and long-term health.

• Training to be useful, not just in shape

We discuss functional strength, real-world fitness, and why preparing your body for life matters more than aesthetics.

• Longevity is built through daily choices

From travel and activity to recovery and mindset, this episode breaks down how small habits compound into a longer, more capable life.

Steve Procknal

Buffalo, NY | Wellness Advocate | Active Lifestyle Leader | Fitness Director, Buffalo Club

Steve is a Buffalo-based professional passionate about movement, longevity, and living an active, capable life. He brings a grounded, practical approach to wellness — emphasizing consistency, functionality, and sustainability over quick fixes. Steve believes the goal isn’t just to live longer, but to remain strong, mobile, and useful for as long as possible.

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Episode Highlight:

Evan and CJ sit down to kick off 2026, discussing it as the Year of Strength, being kind, and showing gratitude. Then we get into goal planning on how you can make 2026 the best yet.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• We have dubbed 2026 as the Year of Strength
• Be a kind human
• Show gratitude often
• Be happy with what you have while continuing to grow

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Caitlin Higgins has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District for the last 6+ years. This past month, she totally made the leap into Private Practice and is now Litigation Counsel with Instacart. Tune in to hear how she made the decision to leap and how that process went for her! You may learn something great if you're looking to make a change in 2026!

Highlights

• Having strong mentors
• Being conscious about growth and having a growth mindset
• Using Instacart all the time...
• Having a passion for your job
• Going through the interview process for the first time in 6 years
• "Without determination, opportunities mean nothing."
• Becoming "Self-Aware"
• Having Grit

• The First 90 Days
• Grit
• Unapologetically Ambitious

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Jack Perry is a 22-year-old, recent college graduate, working at Lawley Retirement Advisors in Buffalo, NY. We sat down for a great episode to discuss why being friendly can lead to so many strong connections that can help, both ways, down the road!

The only question I have is this...

Who out there can help Jack Perry meet Kevin Hart?

• Going to High Point University and starting to get into "networking"
• Hosting dinners and events for classmates
• Being a 5-7-7-3
• Finding a way to get "comfortable" while networking
• Helping/Giving First
• The snowball effect
• Get to know more people

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Zach Mog is a dedicated father, a recently promoted manager at CoStrategix, loves to plan a good golf trip, and always finds time to watch the Cleveland Browns lose. Tune in as we talk about how he balances it all and performs at his best, so that maybe you, too, can be like him!

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Kate Todd Hubbell is a ball of joy and a spark of energy, and we couldn't think of a better guest to have on first, to kickstart The 12 Days of Podcasting. Kate is a leader in every aspect of the word. Whether it is community leadership, familial leadership, or professional leadership, you name it, Kate embodies it. We're excited for you to take a listen!

• Strong family foundation
• Growing up in Buffalo, going to Nichols School
• Coxing at Syracuse and meeting her now husband
• Getting dropped off at NYC with no job and First Communion Money
• Getting dinner with JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
• Believing in coaching
• Believe Achieve
• Leadership within your community

• Maria Love Fund: https://marialovefund.org/
• Stone Soup: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Soup-Marcia-Brown/dp/0684922967

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Episode Highlight:

Our guest, Jake Montante, is Carl's younger brother. This has been an episode a long time in the making, and it certainly did not disappoint.

Tune in to hear more about:

- Doing hard things

- Staying disciplined

- Delaying Gratification

- Taking care of your body

- Thinking about the long-term

- Work-Life-Harmony (Shout out Bezos)

- Why finding a passion can lead to true success

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This episode is the perfect example of how one random online interaction can turn into friendships, opportunities, and unforgettable stories. Carl and Evan sit down with KOLR-10 weekend sports anchor Chris Pinson to unpack his unconventional journey into broadcasting, the wild twists behind how they met, and a brutally honest breakdown of the Bills, Chiefs, and NFL landscape. From career setbacks to fantasy football punishments to debates about wings and garbage plates—this one is packed with entertainment and insight.

Hear the full backstory behind the “Pinson saga,” how one tweet turned into ongoing conversations, and why staying visible—even online—can create opportunities you never expected.

Chris opens up about his 8-year struggle to get on camera, the role of family connections, the importance of follow-up and resilience, and advice for young broadcasters navigating a tough industry.

From the Chiefs’ red-zone issues to Buffalo’s postseason heartbreaks, Bills Mafia culture, wing etiquette, and the infamous Rochester garbage plate—this episode has something for fans of sports and good laughs.

Weekend Sports Anchor, KOLR 10 (Color 10), Springfield, Missouri

Chris is a Florida native, UCF graduate, and passionate sports storyteller who covers Kansas City sports—including the Chiefs—from his base in Southwest Missouri. His path into broadcast journalism wasn’t linear: after nearly a decade off-camera, he broke into the industry through persistence, networking, and the encouragement of mentors and family members. Today, Chris is known for his energy, on-air presence, and ability to capture the excitement of Midwest sports culture.

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Episode Highlight:

Charlie Hunt was recently named CEO of HUNT Real Estate. A Real Estate Brokerage based in Buffalo, NY, that was started by Charlie's great grandfather back in 1911. Now, heading into its 115th year of business, Charlie joins us to talk about how he got to where he is!

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Episode Highlight:

Kurt Felgemacher was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, before heading to West Virginia University to play D1 Tennis. After returning to Buffalo, moving to Chicago, and ultimately returning to Buffalo, he started what is now Flegemacher Masonry and put away the briefcase for a ladder and a hammer. Tune in to hear how Kurt went from White Collar work to Blue Collar work.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relationships matter
• How learning from scratch can be very beneficial
• What it's like working in a family run company

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Felgemacher Masonry and Chimney: https://www.felgemachermasonry.com/

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• Working hard on your personal self
• Eliminating Silos in the Workplace
• Leveraging your people without losing Quality
• Golf Fall Macker - Beavers vs. Peacocks [Beavers won!]
• "Talent is only as good as leadership."

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We are back after a month-long hiatus! Tune in for College Application Season updates and what MGM thinks is going on in workplace cultures!

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Workplace Culture needs more investment. We aren't recommending investing more money. We're recommending investing more time and effort. You simply must invest time and effort into building your workplace culture because, without it, you're working on borrowed time. Tune in today to hear how Workplace Culture wins.

Highlights

• Giving your employees empowerment
• Building a strong culture
• Freedom is having the power to do things your way
• Building up the physical space
• Hearing no: How do you respond?
• Follow the "Golden Rule"
• Having to work on culture
• Being a leader doesn't mean holding a title
• MGM Coaching's office is moving...!

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Episode Highlight:

David DiFiore and I first met while attending Xavier University over 10 years ago. About 10 weeks ago, he sent me a linkedin message to catch up. We got on a zoom (David is in Detroit while I'm in Buffalo), and a few months later, David flew in to town to record this episode.

Enjoy as we discuss:

• Xavier University
• Figuring out what to do when you're older
• Goofing off in collegeNetworking and surrounding yourself with good people
• Hustling for what you want
• Hearing "no"
• Creating your own luck
• Networking
• Health and Wellness
• Setting Unachievable Goals
• Mountain Valley Water

• Seed Oils and The Detroit Athletic Club: https://vimeo.com/1082636322/86e546ebf6?share=copy

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Episode Highlight:

Andrew is a beauty. His career path has been a twisty road, but he's happy with where he currently is. Tune in to heat

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• CCB Golf Club Championships (Andrew finished 4th, CJ finished 8th)
• D1 Swimming (Participating in and Coaching)
• Not having a plan when entering college
• Unpaid positions/jobs
• Learning > Earning

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Episode Highlight:

Today is a very special episode for The MGM Show. Our 3 guests today, AJ, Ayan, and Noah, just recently graduated from high school after working with us at The College Confidence Coach. They are now college bound and talking through the process with you all!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why they made their college decisions
• How the CCC process helped them
• What value The College Confidence Coach brought them

AJ is attending Boston College

Ayan is attending Bentley University

Noah is attending The University of Tampa

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🎙️ Episode 37 - College Applications Class of 2026 & Giokas Children!

Episode Highlight:

College Applications for the Class of 2026 are now OPEN! This comes with a lot of excitement, but probably more stress. Come listen to how The College Confidence Coach helps out our students!

• Evan's 3 oldest kids join the show for the first 15ish minutes!
• Did you grow up with a school supply list??
• How do you help your kid write a college essay?

PS. In the first 15ish minutes of the episode, you will hear some light buzzing in the background. We recorded outside, and the bugs were LIVIN' it up!

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Blake is an attorney at Shaw & Shaw in Buffalo, NY. Tune in to take a listen to Blake discuss:

• Working with specifics in the law
• Working with different generations

Blake: https://www.instagram.com/blake_zaccagnino/

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Episode Highlight:

Luke Marchiori is one of our best friends. Tune in and listen to his story about being the VP at Energy Mark and helping companies, large commercial companies, manage their spend on energy usage. Luke discusses how he is fortunate that his father started EnergyMark, but Luke has put his own spin on his opportunities.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Take advantage of opportunities
• Who EnergyMark is and what they do
• How Luke's role in the company has changed over time
• Luke's Conative Profile: 7-3-7-3

PS. None of us hit our golf score predictions...

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Episode Highlight:

Jackson is Evan's childhood best friend, so today was a great conversation. We discussed:

• Sales
• Curiosity
• Relationship Building
• 
  

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Episode Highlight:

Imagine thinking you would go your whole life opening bowling alleys, only to then buy/sell real estate as a career...well, that's what Sean did. Sean's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Sean is the perfect example of not only talking the talk, but also walking the walk.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How, sometimes, your career chooses you
• Why relationships matter
• Bartending can be the ultimate money maker and connection maker...

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Episode Highlight:

Adam is a 33-year-old VP of an Investment Banking company in Buffalo, NY, who grew up in British Columbia wanting to be a goalie in the NHL...big change, right? Tune in to listen to Adam discuss life skills, communications, getting a few things to go his way, and much, much more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why communication skills [cross-generationally] is vital to your career
• How gaining life skills makes you infinitely more intriguing
• How networking led to landing his current, and dream career

Adam Harris - VP, Paramax Corp.

• Grew up in British Columbia, Canada
• Played Junior Hockey in BC and Manitoba
• Canisius University recruited Adam to play Goalie

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever thought about getting into Real Estate Brokerage? Are you in High School or College and have no idea what you're going to do for your career? John didn't know what we was going to do in College, either!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relationships matter.
• How a random conversation could lead to a career.
• Why sometimes, you need to take a chance.
• That everyone hears a "no" or gets no response at times!
• How hanging with friends in College could lead to a strong network forever.
• Prioritize learning > earning right out of college.

At 36 years old, John Ticco has been in the Real Estate Industry for over 15 years. Tune in to listen to how a high school baseball player went to play D1 ball, turned into club ball, and ended with a private plane ride that led to his career today.

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Connor is different than most guests we have had on The MGM Show. That is because he is still a Senior in high school. Connor is a student with us at The College Confidence Coach, and he is on easy street for the rest of his senior year. Why? Because for the last year +, Connor has been dedicated to learning about himself, focusing on his future, and working hard when his classmates were just sitting around. Now, he has all of his college acceptances in, and the tough decision is just saying where he wants to go. His classmates? They're panicked, scrambling, and worried about the future. Tune in to hear how CCC helps your students through the college admissions process, and how Connor can focus on his vision for the new year, rather than worry about what is next. Enjoy!

• Strong family foundation
• Growing up in Buffalo, going to Nichols School
• Coxing at Syracuse and meeting her now husband
• Getting dropped off at NYC with no job and First Communion Money
• Getting dinner with JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
• Believing in coaching
• Believe Achieve
• Leadership within your community

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode Highlight:

It's no secret that at MGM Coaching, we're all about relationship building and networking. As students graduating now (high school or college), you MUST develop these relationships now. Tune in to hear more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What you can do now as a recent graduate
• 2 Books that CJ and Evan love (see links below)
• A resume won't get you a job

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever thought that Accounting or Account Management would be boring careers? NOLONGER! Lexi and Carli are so passionate about what they do, and that passion shines through this conversation! Tune in to hear more about the sister relationship, their career paths, and so much more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Relationships are key
• There is no "direct path" for your career
• Just because you're related, doesn't mean you'll always be in sync!

• Carli Weber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carli-weber-12352956/
• Lexi Weber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexiweber/

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever stopped and thought about what you've been able to do thanks to simple introductions? I think people often fail to recognize that almost everything they do/have done is because of other people. Let's listen to how this worked out with AJ!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How and why relationships matter
• What it's like caddying at Augusta National
• Why sometimes you need to just "do it."

• Born and raised in Buffalo, NY
• Started caddying during high school as a summer job
• Has now caddied at the Par 3 Contest at The Masters and a PGA Tour event

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Episode Highlight:

Max Montante and Nick Ennis, along with 3 other buddies, have started a 501 (c) 3 foundation called The Mind Over Foundation, with the purpose of ending the stigma around talking about hard things. In order to do this, they have started an event called Mind Over Miles, where they will be running for 24 hours straight. This May 17th - 18th at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY will be the 2nd annual event, and we encourage anyone and everyone to show up!

If you're looking to donate financially, take a look at their website below. If you'd rather talk to them, let us know at info@mgmcoach.com, and we can introduce you!

Listen to this episode to learn more about the event, how two 26-year-olds are running a foundation on top of working full time, and many other things!

Mind Over Website: https://mindoverfoundation.com/

Mind Over Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfoundation/

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Episode Highlight:

Join us today as Kelly and Nicole, Carl and Evan's wives, join the show to start dishing. We discuss Conative Profiles and Relationships, and how understanding your partner's instincts plays a big role in keeping a strong relationship in the household!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Understanding Conative Instincts matters
• You can't change people, instinctively
• There may be a reason why your husband or wife doesn't enjoy yardwork and household chores...

Conative Profiles:

Carl: 3-7-6-3

Kelly: 7-8-2-4

Evan: 3-3-10-3

Nicole: 7-4-4-5

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MGM Email: info@mgmcoach.com

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

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Episode Highlight:

Imagine going to school for Mechanical Engineering, getting into Aerospace Engineering, then making a career change to Financial Planning. That's what we have for you today!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Jesse started his podcast (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors)
• How career changes can happen
• How networking led to Jesse's new career...

• The Best Interest Blog: https://bestinterest.blog/about/
• Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-finance-for-long-term-investors-the-best-interest/id1553180943

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mgmcoaching

MGM Email: info@mgmcoach.com

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Episode Highlight:

Nick is a 26-year-old adrenaline junie, corporate VP, and non-profit co-founder. Yes, he does all of that. How? He has found his Conative Sync, is completely Internally Self-Validated, and is motivated beyond belief. Take a listen to hear more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Intentionality is king
• You can always improve
• How you can find what gets you rocking and rolling

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mgmcoaching

MGM Email: info@mgmcoach.com

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Episode Highlight:

Have you ever truly thought about what you're motivated by? Is it Money? Is it Relationships? Is it something else? Tune in today and think about it for yourself.

• We're all motivated differently.
• What are the 4 M's?
• Not everyone needs to go to a 4-year college...
• Do you know what the Millenial Millionaire is?

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mgmcoaching

MGM Email: info@mgmcoach.com

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Take a listen today as we dive into a live Conative interpretation with our good friend, Joe Piehler, co-founder of Positive Approach Press in Buffalo, NY.

Come listen why his instinctive strengths are so necessary to leading his team, being a great father and husband, and the reason he needs to always be working with his hands...

As always, like, comment, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating to help us out!

If you're interested in taking 25 minutes to learn 4 numbers and change your life for the better, contact us below!

Positive Approach Press: https://www.positiveapproachpress.com/

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Contact MGM:

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mgmcoaching

MGM Email: info@mgmcoach.com

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Episode #21: Building Confidence, Telling Stories, and Finding Success with Jamie Miller

In this episode of The MGM Show, we are thrilled to welcome Jamie Miller. Jamie is currently serving his second year as President of the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) and is also a highly respected Financial Advisor with UBS.

Our conversation with Jamie dives deep into:

✅ Teamwork and Hiring the Right People – Why building the right team is critical and how aligning strengths leads to success.

✅ Using Conation to Find Confidence – How understanding your instinctive strengths can transform the way you approach challenges.

✅ The Power of Storytelling – Why telling authentic stories builds trust and creates lasting connections.

✅ Golf and Life Lessons – How the game of golf mirrors business and personal growth, all while keeping things fun.

This episode is packed with laughter, valuable insights, and actionable takeaways. Whether you're on the course, in the office, or just looking to elevate your game—this one’s for you! 🎙️⛳️

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Presented by MGM Coaching

Sara Cowan began as a client of The College Confidence Coach. A loving mother who enrolled her daughter for college guidance with our other company. Through the first couple of meetings, she started to show interest in what the company did. Now, 6 months later, we're coworkers, and in her words, she has immense joy in what she does all day long now. Tune in to hear how you, too, can find joy in your day and within the workplace!

Highlights

• Teaching > Motherhood > Teaching > Coaching
• Wasn't looking for a new job
• Wasn't unhappy with her previous job
• Working with kids and connecting with them
• Understanding yourself and those around you, Conatively
• How do you find joy in your workplace?
• Caring about what you do
• Find your Internal Self-Validation
• Parenting your kids based on their instincts
• The little things mean so much

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #20 – The Power of Networking, Growth, and Mentorship with David Colicchia

We’re thrilled to bring you Episode #20 of The MGM Show! Hitting this milestone is something we’re incredibly grateful, excited, and honored to share with all of you—our loyal listeners who continue to support and grow with us on this journey. Your engagement and feedback fuel our passion for bringing you valuable conversations, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead!

In this episode, we sit down with David Colicchia, General Manager of Park Country Club in Buffalo, NY, to discuss the career-changing impact of networking, mentorship, and self-awareness. David shares his journey in the hospitality and club management industry, offering key insights into how building strong relationships can open doors and accelerate professional growth.

We also explore:

• Understanding your instinctive strengths and how you naturally work best
• Why taking chances and learning all you can is essential for success
• The power of mentorship and how guidance can shape your career path
• How focusing on long-term goals leads to more meaningful progress
• The idea that everyone, no matter their title or position, has something to teach you

This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to elevate their career, expand their network, and develop a long-term success mindset. Thank you for being part of The MGM Show—here’s to many more episodes ahead!

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Have you ever thought to yourself that you don't have enough time in the day?

We'd argue you have plenty of time, just not enough energy.

Learn why managing your time is almost less important than managing your energy.

Shoutout Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach - we LOVE Focus, Buffer, Free Time!

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Buckle up for a good one today! In this episode, CJ sits down with Brian Donovan, the CEO of EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, to discuss the power of teamwork, relationships, and the impact of positive goodwill in business. We start with the story of how Brian and CJ first met, laying the foundation for their partnership. Then, we dive into how getting their team to work in sync has been a game-changer for their business group, proving that success is a collective effort.

We also explore why relationships and genuine goodwill mean more than anything when it comes to long-term business growth. Finally, we break down the idea that it takes a village—every department, every role, and every person working together—to truly make a business thrive. If you're looking to build stronger teams and lasting business success, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

If you're team or company is looking for HR Solutions or Payroll services, email info@mgmcoach.com and we can make the introduction for you!

EBC: https://www.ebchcm.com/

MGM: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

Brian Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-donovan-04a87813b/

Have you ever felt stuck in your career?

Are you actually motivated to do your best day in and day out?

Do you have a passion for something but feel like you can't make that a career?

I encourage you to listen to this excellent episode with Greg!

From getting pigeonholed into a career that he didn't love, to being in Strain all day long, to now loving work and finding Sync, this episode is extremely eye-opening!

Enjoy!

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Buckle up, baby. This episode is a doozy.

Come listen to our conversation with Paul Cumbo as we talk about:

• Intentionality
• Sacrificing the possible for the perfect
• Vision vs. Plans
• Finding your purpose
• Much, much more

We also invite you to take a look at Paul's website, Camino's website, and other info pertaining to this episode!

Cheers

Paul Cumbo: https://www.paulcumbo.com/

Camino Institute: https://www.caminoinstitute.com/

Promo Video: https://youtu.be/ULp7y9jG0V4

Camino Young Men's Retreat: https://youtu.be/w9BmVP0A9ow

Podcast Episode - Camino Institute: https://paulcumbo.substack.com/p/camino-institute-why-a-young-mens

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

https://www.thecccoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Seeing as this is more than likely the MGM Show's final episode before the new year, we invite you to take a listen as we discuss the importance of understanding those around you Conatively, especially your family, and how everyone is motivated by something different.

It may be money, relationships, knowledge, or growth, but it's different for everyone, and that's okay!

Thank you for an amazing 2024 and we can't wait for 2025!

Contact:

https://www.mgmcoach.com/

info@mgmcoach.com

Today's episode is one you won't want to miss. We have a very special guest: CJ's brother, Max Montante. As an introverted quick-start, Max has navigated his career and built his life by leaning into his Conative strengths and truly understanding what brings him joy.

Max is a young entrepreneur, philanthropist, and photographer who understood his internal Self-Validation early on, which has led to him fulfilling a life he has always wanted to live.

We HIGHLY recommend you take a listen.

Maxwell Montante Studios: https://www.maxwellmontante.com/

Max Montante's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwell.montante/

Mind Over Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfoundation?igsh=dnY5emRkMWx0NDVw

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The College Confidence Coach: https://www.thecccoach.com/

Entrepreneurship is scary, challenging, and often ends with failure.

If you started a business by finding Conative Sync and Internal Self Validation, your success % will increase tenfold.

Take a listen to today's episode to see why understanding your sync and what puts you into strain will be highly beneficial to your entrepreneurship journey!

MGM Coaching

www.mgmcoach.com

info@mgmcoach.com

The College Confidence Coach

www.thecccoach.com

carl@thecccoach.com

The Sunday Scaries is a real thing. That feeling on Sunday night when you think to yourself, "I don't want to go to work tomorrow."

Have you ever stopped to think, "Why?"

Find your ISV and watch The Sunday Scaries go away.

We discuss this in CCC and we discuss this in MGM.

Think about the life you want to live, then go build it.

info@mgmcoach.com

www.mgmcoach.com

Today, the MGM Show is discussing the Solutions portion of the College Confidence Coach Program.

The biggest question answered: When should you start developing your College Application?

If I had to guess, it's way earlier than you think!

Reach out to us today, and let's chat!

Contact:

info@mgmcoach.com

carl@thecccoach.com

Website:

www.mgmcoach.com

www.thecccoach.com

Presented by MGM Coaching

RJ grew up an athlete in an athletic family. In high school, he made the bold decision to commit fully to hockey. That leap paid off in a big way: elite competition, representing Team USA, getting drafted to the Junior League, and competing as a Division I athlete. But the journey wasn’t without adversity. Concussions. Neck surgeries. Setbacks that could have ended it all. Instead of letting those moments define him, RJ transformed them into fuel. He leaned on the relationships he built along the way, and today, he’s paying it forward by shaping the next generation through coaching. Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, relationships, and how RJ turned life’s hardest hits into a purpose-driven life.

• Director of Hockey at The Nichols School
• Hockey Juniors
• D1 Hockey
• Injuries changing the course
• The importance of networking
• Creating relationships with fellow coaches, players, and stakeholders in the game of hockey
• How sports help you learn to build relationships
• Growing up in an athletic family
• Leaning on authentic relationships in tough times

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Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

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Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Welcome to the MGM Show Episode #10! Today, we are discussing The Strategies portion of our other business, THe College Confidence Coach. Last episode, we talked about Discovery, which is Part 1, so today is Strategies, which is Part 2!

Finding your right fit school is obviously crucial to what we do at CCC, but the way we actually get to the application portion of the business is by Reverse Engineering your potential future!

If you have questions about what we're saying, take a listen!

As always, we welcome and appreciate any feedback you may have!

PS. The Sabres lost their first game...looking for a big bounceback!

info@mgmcoach.com

Attention High School Parents!

As your seniors embark on their final year before college, the excitement is palpable—but so is the stress. At The College Confidence Coach, we understand that these next few months can be overwhelming for students and parents alike.

With applications looming, high school seniors across the country are navigating one of the most stressful periods of their lives. As a parent, you play a crucial role in supporting them through this challenging time.

We invite you to tune into our latest podcast episode where we share invaluable insights, tips, and encouragement to help both you and your child manage the process with confidence.

Don’t let the pressure weigh you down! Reach out to us for guidance and support. Together, we can ease the burden and pave the way for a successful transition to college.

Listen now, and let’s take the stress off your shoulders!

Contact us at:

carl@thecccoach.com

[www.thecccoach.com]

Changing of the Guards:

This week's episode explores the critical importance of balancing conative and affective awareness in succession planning and organizational changes. As the generational divide widens between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, we're seeing growing affective and conative strain, making succession planning increasingly more complex.

We'll dive into the root causes of this disconnect and provide actionable strategies for leaders to navigate these challenges. By fostering greater understanding across generations and aligning both the intellectual ("conative") and emotional ("affective") aspects of the transition, organizations can position themselves for a seamless changing of the guard.

Tune in to learn:

- The key differences in work styles, values, and priorities across the generations

- Techniques for bridging the affective and conative divides during succession

- Proactive steps to prepare your organization for a successful leadership transition

If you're grappling with succession planning or organizational change, we're offering a complimentary breakthrough session to help you develop a tailored strategy. Contact us today to secure your spot.

As always, contact us with comments and questions! We'd love to hear from you!

info@mgmcoaching.com

Click this link for a Free MGM Consultation: https://calendly.com/cmontante-cf0/mgm-consultation

Navigating the College Admissions process is difficult. Point blank. It's confusing.

Applications.

Writing an essay.

Picking which school is for you.

How will your decision affect the rest of your life?

These are all things that make it so difficult.

The College Confidence Coach is your one-stop-shop for all of it.

Financial help. Application help. Life help.

Take a listen to today's show, and let us know what you think!

info@mgmcoach.com

carl@thecccoach.com