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Tracks To Success Welcomes Jesse Cole – A Masterclass in Standing Out
On this special bonus episode of Tracks To Success, get ready for a conversation that's anything but ordinary. Jesse Cole, the visionary founder of the Savannah Bananas, steps up to the microphone and joins host Kraig Kann. Known for rewriting the rules of baseball—and business—through bold creativity, relentless energy, and a fan-first mindset, Jesse is the ultimate example of what it means to own the moment and stand out from the pack. Sold out NFL and MLB stadiums, the biggest college football stadiums ... a spot on CBS's 60 Minutes, and a new network TV deal on ESPN. But how?
From wearing a yellow tuxedo to transforming the game into a show-stopping experience, Jesse has turned entertainment into a leadership philosophy and passion into a powerhouse brand. His story isn’t just about baseball; it’s about building something unforgettable by daring to be different.
Inspiring people. Inspiring stories. Jesse Cole’s track is a masterclass for anyone ready to rethink what’s possible and ignite a brand-new you.
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This is one of the feel good podcasts in Season III of Tracks to Success as Kraig Kann tees up one of golf’s true gentlemen.
Mark Rolfing is about to celebrate a milestone mark in golf television and he’ll have a long list of supporters when it happens. His path to NBC Sports and Golf Channel is unique to say the least and, yet, his greatest legacy might be the ambassador role he’s taken on in the state of Hawaii.
You’ll hear about his passion for golf, the love affair with the people of Maui and a winning battle with cancer that’s given him motivation to elevate his impact in all areas of his life.
Kraig and Mark were Golf Channel teammates and you’ll enjoy an easy listen that will put a smile on your face to be sure.
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On this edition of Tracks to Success, Kraig Kann chats with the new president of the PGA of America. He’s one of the biggest promoters of golf in the game, and he leads one of golf’s most important stakeholders and caretakers.
Don Rea had humble beginnings, runs his own golf course and shares that having a true pride in his upbringing is one of the most important reasons for his success.
You’ll hear his goals in leading 30,000 PGA members and how he’s using his elected platform to inspire in churches as well.
If golf is your game, the man behind the Ryder Cup and one of golf’s four major championships is a must listen. Watch his energy, it will inspire anyone who’s looking for a boost. And as you’ll see, no question is out of bounds as Kraig tees up some topics that will make you take a deep look within.
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She knows how to sell. Period. And she knows about brands, branding and building one that lasts.
Kraig Kann spends time with Jill Bauer … or as she refers to herself, Just Jill. Her long run as a mainstay host at QVC and one of the most successful and popular in the network’s history (she sold more than 3 billion dollars in products during more than two decades on air) is a tribute to her style of sale and not the products she sold.
Perhaps you’ve seen her in one of her spots on NBC’s Today show. Or perhaps you already follow “Just Jill” on one of her social platforms. As impressive as her resume is her openness about pivoting into the uncertain world post television. Her journey had fear and a bunch of belief.
Join Kraig and Jill Bauer on this edition of Tracks to Success.
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Grab a seat for this one! Kraig Kann chats up one of the most innovative leaders in the entertainment business. And he's actually behind your behind.
Jeff Ianello is the head of sales in all of North America for Seat Geek. He spent more than a dozen years on the team and league side of sports and now he's focused on live event technology and creating a better ticketing experience for consumers on all levels.
You'll love his energy for your visit to the stadium, arena or theater. And his transparency about the challenges of his personal climb to the top of his industry is inspiring. He talks to Kraig about the real value in marketing and communication of products and services and why leadership is important at every level.
Years at the NBA league office in marketing and business operations followed his years with the Phoenix Suns where he was the Senior VP of Sales.
Perhaps most compelling in the entire conversation is the challenge he faced in being a leader in his own home and how a personal pivot has led to the best job he's ever had and enthusiasm for making the ease of each ticket you purchase the gateway to an amazing consumer experience.
Join Jeff and Kraig on this edition of Tracks To Success!
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The newest member of Kann Advisory Group joins founder Kraig Kann for a lively chat that covers more chapters than most this season. And why wouldn’t it?!
Seth Davis has authored nine books with NY Times Best-Seller status attached to a more than a few. Davis recently launched Hoops HQ… dedicated to - college basketball - his passion for more than 3 decades.
Seth’s esteemed writing career includes long runs at Sports Illustrated and The Athletic. He’s also widely recognized for his contribution to March Madness coverage on CBS and Turner.
You’ll hear conversation on how Davis reached the television studio and why he’s passionate about the speaking stage on the topic of kindness.
Join Kraig and Seth… it’s a slam dunk interview and you’ll quickly see why the two of them are now business partners.
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Are you a baseball fan? Catch this Tracks To Success episode if you are... as former All-Star and World Series winner AJ Pierzynski joins Kraig Kann for a lively chat about his career. A childhood dream fulfilled from Orlando, Florida to the big leagues and a career that included seven teams, more than 2,000 hits and has continued in a way that has him as enthused as ever.
What was his "it" that helped him reach the majors? What did one of his coaches tell him that changed his career trajectory? Which team was his favorite and how has he become a network broadcaster and daily show host that people are talking about?
Don't miss his takes on baseball but also the topic of leadership and being a part of a winning team. Why is communication so important? And why does everyone need a special attitude to succeed and reach full potential? Pierzynksi has strong opinions on all of it.
A podcast episode that gives you things about business and career than you might not have been expecting. Don't miss it!
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When it comes to “brand” and an incredibly passionate fan base in professional sports, you’d be hard pressed to beat the Green Bay Packers. And it begins and ends with Kraig’s guest in this episode of Tracks to Success.
Gabrielle Dow has 30 years in sports marketing and entertainment. Her title is Vice President of Marketing and Fan Engagement … and her passion and creativity created a fast climb on the career track. Her resume includes the Baltimore Ravens, the NHL's Florida Panthers and AEG, marketing the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the Staples Center, Kodak Theatre and The Forum.
She’ll wow you with her ideation and leadership thoughts and share what she believes is the key to branding sports … and successful people in today’s fast paced world.
Don’t miss it!
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DaDaDa…DaDaDa! This is the episode that will give you high entertainment and true insight into the world of sports television and the iconic brand that is ESPN.
John Anderson is more than a familiar TV face to sports fans. His talent took him through local markets and up to Bristol, Connecticut where ESPN calls home. A unique ability to connect with audiences also landed him a host role on the hit reality series “Wipeout” where his quick witted nature and authentic personality was an instant hit. Anderson was a fixture - more than twenty-five years on SportsCenter bringing the day in sports into homes around the world. In June of 2024, John delivered his finale show. And now, there’s a new chapter as he pays an amazing television career …forward.
So how did it all happen? And what was it like to retire from the high profile career he chased for years? John shares it all with his college classmate and longtime friend Kraig Kann as Tracks To Success brings you a rare look at the world of sports television and how following your dream can build a brand that leaves a lasting legacy.
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If brand is your thing and you want to learn how to promote you, then some time with Kraig Kann and Amy Littleton will serve you well!
Amy is one of the brightest minds in brand engagement and public relations. Building brands and telling stories has become big business in the corporate world and her company - Stretch PR - is fast becoming a game changer in sports and traditional business.
How big is “brand” when looking for your next job? How do you take control of your own PR? Do you need to? There’s plenty here to get you on the fast track to success.
And if you’re an entrepreneur looking for promote your own business this is just the podcast for you. Join Kraig and Amy… a “brand” new episode of Tracks to Success.
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If you love sports and sports opinion, this is the podcast for you!
Kraig chats with one of the most successful sports writers and columnists in the country. Hall of Fame is attached to his media resume and his bestselling books are as popular as the columns he’s scribed for years in the Big Apple.
Meet Mike Lupica, who admits he’s still taken aback by the number of people who watched him for years on ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters.”
So how did he rise to fame? What does he think of today’s journalism? Why does he love golf so much? And who’s better… Michael or LeBron?
The joy of writing books, the art of his reporting, the ease of writing columns and the thrill and rush that comes with television is all a part of this edition of Tracks To Success with Kraig Kann.
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If you are looking for someone whose book has sold more than a million copies… who’s spent time on stage speaking to thousands and preaches a message about the value and gift of “give before receive,” this is your podcast episode.
Kraig Kann chats with Bob Burg, co-author of the “The Go-Giver” which sends an uplifting message about a way of conducting business that builds relationships that last and leads you to your greatest success.
Burg has shared a stage with Olympic athletes, sports personalities, countless executives and political leaders including a former United States President.
You’ll leave this episode inspired by his 30-plus years of changing the way corporations think and motivated to pay things forward with a business philosophy that will change your own personal and professional course.
If endless referrals are a goal, Burg has written that book as well. Enjoy the conversation!
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A podcast for every football fan - especially those who follow the NFL. A podcast for every sports fan - especially those who stress the importance of physical fitness and peak performance.
Kraig Kann talks with Brett Fischer. He’s the director of player health and performance for the NFL’s Detroit Lions. He oversees every aspect of the team’s medical operation and runs his own business as well as founder and owner of the Fischer Performance Training and Rehab Center in Arizona.
He’s worked with thousands of top professional athletes, helping them to become their best performing self and his story of success is one based on a seeing a dream and living out his “why.”
A vast array of topics including the importance of having faith and a belief in mentorship to truly achieve. Plus, amazing insight into what it takes to reach and stay fit in arguably the toughest and most physically demanding sport in the world,
Don’t miss it!
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How important is your brand? How big is the job of promoting and protecting the brands of many? And a network’s reputation as well.
Kraig Kann goes one-on-one with one of the biggest names in media consulting, communications and public relations. You’ll meet LeslieAnne Wade, the former SVP at CBS Sports who broke ground as a female ascending to one of the most important roles in network television.
Her journey from college to the bright spotlight managing news, names and major network sports events is a fascinating tale of networking and know how. And then there is her story of entrepreneurship.
If you want to build your own brand, this interview has more than enough to send you on your way to being recognized and respected and owning a brand you can be proud of.
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He’s more than just a headhunter… he’s a pioneer in the executive search industry whose career took a big jump from the corporate world to cornering the market in sports with the opportunity to lead the search for MLB’s commissioner.
Kraig Kann talks with the CEO of Eastman & Beaudine…. Bob Beaudine. He helps people land their dream job and he’ll help you too! The king of executive leadership “matchmaking” in college and professional sports, Beaudine has his masterful fingerprint in the NBA, NFL, NHL, NASCAR and on and on. Major colleges look to him and so, too, do corporations like Nike, ExxonMobile, AIG, FOX, NBC and others who’ve brought him in as a speaker.
His books “Two Chairs” and “The Power of WHO” have become best-sellers and life changers for many who seek to elevate their lives and their careers based on a network you didn’t know you had and the faith you need to lean on with more energy.
Want to know what lands you the best job? How to nail your next big interview? Need to know what makes a job a “must take” versus just another opportunity? Join Kraig Kann as he talks straight with another in his long line of inspiring success stories.
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He went from the strings of a guitar in front of small audiences to the laces of dress shoes worn all across the globe. And he's a leader who understands that success isn't a sprint, but instead a slow and steady walk. And comfort is key.
Johnston & Murphy president Danny Ewoldsen is Kraig Kann’s guest in a Tracks To Success episode that kicks off a new season and is sure to keep you entertained. The focus is on a surprise rise that most - certainly Ewoldsen - never saw coming ... and how he's turned a brand built in 1850 on quality conservative dress into a brand that's constantly looking to advance and has found its way as a classy trend-setter for successful professional men everywhere.
Ewoldsen joined the company in 2003 and Kraig weaves him through his professional journey that's had its share of pivots as he's climbed his way to the top. He prides himself on being "fashionably early" when it comes to trends and his style of leadership is as cutting edge as the products worn by millions who tie their look, style and brand to that of J&M.
So how DO you manage to stay ahead of the industry competition and carve a niche and how does that apply to professionals in their own careers? Kann delivers a unique chat you don’t want to miss as Season III finds its footing!
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An amazing collegiate basketball star who’s jumped through hoops to reach a dream destination is the guest on this edition of Tracks To Success.
Host Kraig Kann goes one-on-one with Niele Ivey, the boss of Notre Dame Women’s Basketball, and learns about a journey that took her to the final four, the WNBA and back to her alma mater. But along the way was a stop coaching the top stars in the NBA that might have been her biggest break and her true impact moment.
Hear how a short stint with the Memphis Grizzlies and a pandemic put her in line to succeed a legend at the only school she’d dreamed of coaching career.
A trailblazer, a leader and a role model, Ivey tells Kann about the importance of personal legacy over professional victories, the magnitude of her role in collegiate coaching, the pressures of the position and the job of mentoring future female leaders in this inspiring episode of Tracks to Success.
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He understands law and also order. And he’s been a leader of both organizations and a league itself.
Noah Croom is Kraig Kann’s guest in a Tracks To Success episode that centers on what it took to land in the NBA’s league office and what it takes to lead not one but two teams as well.
Croom has held legal counsel and also general manager roles in his years of NBA service. He’s also been a player agent at one of the most recognized firms in the game. His relationships with top NBA talent includes assisting players in areas of mental success - a niche he carved for himself that set him apart from others. Noah understands the importance of brand and shares advice on building it, molding it and holding onto it.
Stops in Nee York, Vancouver and Minneapolis are just part of his professional basketball journey and his newest venture centers around a global build of soccer.
So how DO you manage superstars? What’s it like to have the keys to a city’s sports franchise? Croom goes deep with Kann in a unique chat you don’t want to miss and shares advice for those with dreams of a role in professional sports.
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Polished, popular and, without question, polarizing. And among golf’s top analysts, his personal drive to be the best is unrivaled.
On this edition of Tracks To Success, you’ll meet Brandel Chamblee - a PGA TOUR winner, commentator and author who’s truly found his voice in the game after years playing it at the highest level.
Chamblee opens up with Kraig Kann, who he sat beside for nearly a decade covering golf’s biggest global events. Uncovered are topics like childhood, a college career that created lasting memories, the importance of a Tour win and the challenge of television after a family tragedy and a torn marriage.
Brandel addresses his fans, has words for his critics and shares the secret to his successful climb in a profession that is often unkind to even the best. Kann pulls answers to the reason he doesn’t fraternize with players, the motivation for his books and lands the surprising answer to what might come next.
If you watch golf and know golf, you know of Brandel Chamblee. But not like this! So don’t miss a special golf focused edition of Tracks To Succes!
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It might just be the most dramatic episode of Tracks To Success we’ve ever seen!
Chris Harrison, host of the hit ABC reality series “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” joins Kraig Kann for a fun chat about a career journey that’s taken him on a ride he never envisioned. From childhood in Dallas, to college in Oklahoma, to local television and onto becoming the face of a franchise that has given him fame and fortune beyond his dreams.
Chris and Kraig talk about the show itself, some of the most impressive bachelors and bachelorettes, while also reliving some career highlights and the break that landed him in the enviable position to travel the world and spend his time amidst people looking for love and roses.
* Which bachelor and bachelorette have impressed him the most? What's the perfect date for him? Did you know he was on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire or Sabrina The Teenage Witch? It's a tell all with Chris Harrison and it's a podcast episode you don’t want to miss!
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It's a brand new edition of Tracks To Success with a man who's found a second career and become an industry expert on the topic of BRAND.
Personal and professional brand expert Gregg Burkhalter joins host Kraig Kann to discuss the career path that's led him to be a sought after speaker and coach in the area of digital brand marketing and become affectionately - and respectfully - known as "The LinkedIn Guy."
Burkhalter grew up in Georgia with the dream of a long-time career in radio broadcasting, only to find his way into a lucrative position in marketing sales. When his company hit the skids, he was off to the races in a new career as a brand expert. But NONE of it was a plan he'd put into motion, it just happened.
Hear how he used his own career turn of events to turn his professional life completely around and how his network of followers has grown beyond anything he'd imagined.
Plus, answers to questions like: What does LInkedIn actually think about his knowledge of the platform and how to put it into motion for professional gain? What do people least understand about building their own brand? And what's the first thing you should do the minute you stop listening to this edition of Tracks To Success? You'll find out!
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He's a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum hit entertainer who sold merchandise for other stars on the way to becoming a big hit himself.
Country music star Cole Swindell's most recent tour is called “down to earth” which describes him as well. He goes in depth with host Kraig Kann on topics like selling t-shirts for Luke Bryan, making tee-times with other country songwriters who love golf like he does, and the reality of life on the road - before and during COVID which has impacted his industry like nothing he's ever seen.
Swindell talks about life growing up in rural Georgia, fraternity days in college and how songwriting for other big artists became his ticket to making a name for himself.
Nine number one singles… eleven number one singles as a songwriter … eight platinum singles …. numerous awards and a growing spotlight.
You'll hear how he preps before hitting the stage, what goes into the order of his playlist at a concert, who's made the biggest impact in his life and career ... and how much he loves sports. Plus, who would HE pay to see perform and what is the one venue he’d most like to add to his tour?
This episode is hardly a "flatliner" ... "you should be here" and grab a listen to Kraig and Cole - you'll be a fan looking for his next big show!
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As a little boy he took a picture that would frame his own success story. That photo helped turn this guest into a sought after star who shapes the images of celebrities and major corporations.
In a Tracks To Success unlike any other, you’ll meet Mil Cannon, a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer to the stars. He shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to the trusted image maker for the likes of Usher, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Pink, Toni Braxton and the late Whitney Houston.
His video brand work with the Olympics and major companies like IBM, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Directv and others has earned him star status in an ultra competitive industry and made him a go-to that keeps HIM busier than he ever dreamed.
His thoughts on working with Usher? Mariah? Carrie? You'll get it right here. And you'll learn what makes big brands bigger in the world of video and storytelling.
Host Kraig Kann pulls incredible stories from Mil... his work with the stars, thoughts on what it takes to carve your own niche and a career path that ramped up quickly one extraordinary piece of creative art at a time.
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She’s won games, built leagues, written books and formed her own company. Now, one of most influential people in sports has a new platform to help aspiring women of all ages.
Donna Orender was born to lead and also inspire. You’ll hear it in her voice and learn it in the stories and experiences she shares about her career journey with host Kraig Kann.
What does it mean to be a 5-star athlete who played 7 sports in one year?! What was it like to play professional basketball and then parlay that into becoming president of the WNBA? And how did diving head first into professional golf help launch it all?
Orender shares a career that includes television and media production … which vaulted her into a 17-year executive role with the PGA TOUR where she tells how she built the business, negotiated huge deals and expanded global reach.
Kraig also pulls stories about how she’s launched a big non-profit geared toward bringing women together.
She’s been voted among the top 10 most powerful women in sports, Newsweek’s 100 most influential in sports business and she’s given a Ted Talk she talks about that gave her a huge platform to share her message.
Don’t miss this power woman who’s had a journey worth following but will convince you that it’s really just getting started. It's right now on an all-new Tracks To Success.
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On this edition, we’ve found space for one of our country’s most decorated space heroes.
Jim Wetherbee is a former naval officer, aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer and NASA astronaut. Perhaps most impressive is his distinction as a veteran of six space shuttle missions and the only American to have commanded five space flight missions.
Wetherbee shares his own history with host Kraig Kann and they discuss a childhood that led him to Notre Dame, the U.S. Navy and then onto NASA. What’s it like to climb in a craft bound for outer space? What’s the rush? What are the fears? He discusses it all - and the dream of an opportunity to experience all of it.
Jim shares detailed stories of his many missions including Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavor. But this soft-spoken Oregon resident, who was born in New York, is now a happily retired - yet sought after - consultant who celebrates two daughters and his wife, enjoys tennis and… his drums! The American Federation of Musicians is also on his amazing life resume.
So, what on earth do you even ask a man who’s docked with the Russian Mir and also the international Space Station multiple times? What stands out the most? Which outer space movie is his favorite? You’ll find out as Kraig goes all in on this edition of Tracks To Success.
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He’s one of hockey’s all-time greats and he’s got goals well beyond what he accomplished in a Hall of Fame NHL career.
The former league MVP, Chris Pronger goes one on one with host Kraig Kann in this wide open conversation about what it took to reach hockey stardom and what motivates him now. What got him on the ice as a youngster? Why some NHL cities felt more like home than others, what the business of professional hockey can do to a family and why this superstar defenseman is so inspired to be on the offensive with his new travel business.
A Stanley Cup winner, 2-time Olympic gold medalist and now a businessman who tells you what he has left to prove to himself and how years on the ice and leading teammates has proven so valuable to his new business venture.
Filled with stories and the real behind the scenes life of a sports superstar. It’s a can’t miss episode of Tracks To Success. Enjoy!
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In a sports world that has truly become big business, this edition of Tracks To Success introduces you to the man who reports it like no other.
Darren Rovell created his own career path and blazed a trail for others in the process. He landed a job at ESPN within a month of graduating college, convincing leaders that they needed news coverage they didn’t have and that he was the right man to do it. Now, he’s recognized as THE authority for sports business coverage.
Rovell has been a lightening rod for attention - running forty yard dashes in front of NFL players, singing national anthems at MLB games and going one-on-one in hoops with Big Cat from Barstool Sports.
He once had dreams of a career on Broadway, instead he’s been a familiar face on network television, breaking news and making news while amassing a following of more than 2 million on social media - some who love him and some who clearly don’t.
Rovell tells all in this can’t miss chat with Kraig Kann.
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His drive toward big time notoriety in the music business includes professional golf. Host Kraig Kann chats up Colt Ford in this edition of Tracks To Success.
His real name is Jason Brown - an athlete who had a love for music as well back in rural Georgia. Long before becoming Colt Ford, his parents taught him the importance of pride and passion that goes along with chasing a dream.
Ford shares stories about his athletic accomplishments, the path he almost took to professional golf, and how he managed to find the stage and his first big night signing autographs.
What’s it like to travel and be away from those you love? How tough is it to earn your stripes in the music business? Who are his best celebrity friends?
It’s all here with some music too. You’ll meet a humble, people first music artist who wouldn’t trade a thing for the chance to entertain.
Enjoy Colt Ford and his conversation with Kraig Kann.
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A once broken man now an inspiration and an innovator joins host Kraig Kann on Tracks To Success.
Meet Glenn Lundy, a man who won’t hide from a disappointing past that saw him living a life in bars and also behind bars, leading him down a path of self-distraction and ultimately a failed suicide attempt that actually turned him in a new direction.
Today, Lundy has found a voice and a growing audience as an automotive industry leader and expert in sales. He travels, he speaks and he has developed a daily internet morning show called #RISEANDGRIND
You’ll be wowed by his candid storytelling and learn how he’s helped auto dealers around the country reach sales numbers they couldn’t imagine. Plus... his secret to finding a passion and a purpose in life and how to get a hold of yourself when you need it most.
Enjoy one of the most compelling life stories yet on Tracks To Success.
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How does a woman who once struggled with her own finances become a must watch, must listen to expert in the field of money? Time to find out!
Nicole Lapin is a high energy network anchor, best-selling author and business entrepreneur who’s credited with inspiring women (and men) to take control of their money and make the most of it. Now, she’s a guest with Kraig Kann on Tracks To Success.
Her story is inspiring as she shares a story of rags to riches and a career she worked hard to make happen. Find out why she left a television host job mid-contract to bet on herself and what moved her to write not one but three books aimed at empowering women to own their financial future.
Featured in 30 under 30, 40 under 40 and a sought after speaker, Lapin and Kann will have you listening for career advice and heading to your monthly budget for a quick evaluation!
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He’s certainly no “Ordinary Joe” and he’s become far more than just the son of a famous broadcasting father.
Joe Buck, the voice of FOX Sports, sits down with host Kraig Kann to talk about the path he’s carved for himself, the love he has for his late father, and the passion he has for what he does.
Buck addresses criticism he faces today and the scrutiny he faced along the way in following his father into the broadcast booth. What’s it like to call the big game? How did he audition to land at FOX? What was it like to host a bass fishing event? How did hair plugs almost coat him his career?
Engaging, funny, serious, passionate, real, raw. It’s all here in a fun, wide-open chat that will give you a real sense for the man who says most really don’t know or understand.
Enjoy Joe’s conversation with Kraig right here on Tracks To Success as Season TWO is underway.
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More than a coach, he’s a CEO of a powerhouse brand who puts mentorship ahead of making it to bowl games.
Dan Mullen’s ride through the ranks as a young assistant to a first time head coach to the head man of the Florida Gators gives you stories about small towns, small career steps and lessons about what’s really important in life.
His candid chat with host Kraig Kann includes a telling tale about the importance of your second grade teacher and the value he puts on other people who have molded him into a relevant and respected leader in college football.
What does leadership mean? What defines success to Dan? What is the importance of “relentless effort?”
This interview will leave you a better parent and a more driven person... and you just might root for the Gators too - provided they aren’t playing your team on a fall Saturday.
Kraig Kann with Gators head coach Dan Mullen right here on Tracks To Success!
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Announcing a sportscaster who’s ready to call the game of his own life.
Host Kraig Kann spends time with the play-by-play man of the Chicago White Sox who capitalized on a childhood dream with passion and drive to achieve his goal and actually become the voice of his favorite hometown team.
But for Jason Benetti, the path to a coveted MLB opportunity came with the challenge of accepting and overcoming cerebral palsy. He focused his game plan on becoming not only the best he could be, but also better than his competition. As Jason shares, he refused to accept any idea that his disability could hold him back. Through hard work at his craft and making a strong impression wherever he held a microphone has vaulted Benetti into an elite group.
He shares his insecurities and the things that have given him the confidence to call big league games and also work for ESPN.
Find out how a grade school assignment shaped his life in this can’t miss edition of Tracks To Success.
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He’s a sportswriter with strong opinion and one one of America’s best sports storytellers.
Meet John Feinstein, who chats with host Kraig Kann in this edition of Tracks To Success and shares his journey to the Washington Post and his secret to finding his way to bookshelves with more than forty titles to his credit.
The relationships he treasures, the sports he loves to cover, the reason he’s still finding new chapters to add to his amazing career are all a part of this candid conversation. Feinstein opens up about his childhood, his love for journalism and his passion for certain sports with some great stories to share and some biting commentary mixed in.
Don’t miss this interview with an award-winning sportswriter,best-selling author and respected commentator who’s ready to tell all and deliver some words of advice for those who might follow his path.
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He’s a born leader whose work in progress is a complete commitment to helping others.
His name is Duane Cummings and this former military serviceman, turned pro athlete, turned pro coach, turned salesman, turned inspirational leader has made it his professional mission to serve and make others the best of themselves.
Cummings boldly pivoted a professional soccer career into a life as an entrepreneur that quickly led to becoming a CEO, not once but twice!
Host Kraig Kann chats with the man who admits he struggles to sit still and yet had a calm leadership style that will have you listening for tips you can put into motion. Cummings has authored books and empowered many from the stage as a sought after speaker who also leads a company he founded called.... The Sensational Group.
You’ll walk away from this episode with a whole new outlook on your life and your professional career. Learn success and leadership “the Duane Cummings way” right here on Tracks To Success!
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He’s a comedian who chuckles at his unexpected journey to notoriety.
Pat McGann sold packaging. As he describes it, “not very well.” So he tried something else and his natural gift has turned into a second career that started at age 31 and shows no signs of a slowdown.
Host Kraig Kann puts McGann’s story center stage - including his Chicago roots, his childhood ambition and the feeling of nerves and energy they comes with being on a stage working for the laughs and loud applause.
McGann’s career has already taken him from Zanies - the popular Chicago club - to sold out theaters, and big-time arenas. And then, there’s David Letterman and Stephen Colbert.
In this podcast, you’ll hear the husband and father of three young kids give a dose of how he builds out a show and how he’s handling his newfound success. Give this a listen. You’ll be searching for Pat’s next appearance in a city or town near you!
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Host Kraig Kann chats with one of the most requested leadership executives on the speaking circuit. And Molly Fletcher has plenty of things to share.
Known as “the female Jerry Maguire,” Fletcher was a trailblazer as a sports agent, negotiating more than $500 million in contracts and representing names like John Stoltz, Tom Izzo, Doc Rivers, Erin Andrews and Matt Kuchar. Then, she made a big switch that didn’t come with a big game plan.
Now, as the CEO of her own company, Fletcher is a entrepreneurial content queen delivering for audiences as an author, podcast host and workshop facilitator. In this episode, she tells Kann why some fear new challenges in their career, why embracing fears and anxiety is a must, why public speaking is terrifying to many and why so many struggle to negotiate or ask their boss for a simple raise.
Join Kraig and Molly for her career and life story in this entertaining edition of Tracks to Success.
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If you know music, you may know him. If you’re a movie buff, you might know one of his songs. If you’re from New England, chances are you know everything about him and his music!
Kraig Kann chats with Ken Casey, founder and lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys - Boston born and Boston’s own.
Casey shares the amazing story of how this Celtic punk rock band came to be, and the stories attached to his surprising rise to stardom. His love for the Boston Bruins, relationships with star athletes and his personal work with charity and boxing are just part of this chat where Casey admits he’s sharing things he never has about his personal life and his road to the stage.
Don’t miss it!
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He made a huge leadership mark with two well known global brands and then ventured into a space he wasn’t expecting.
Host Kraig Kann goes one-on-one with Mark King, the CEO of Taco Bell since 2019 as Tracks To Success brings you a fast paced chat with a man who’s known for innovative marketing that includes a unique partnership with Kanye West that changed the industry rule book.
From TaylorMade to Adidas and now to Taco Bell, King has stories to share about his climb and the people who’ve made a difference. His insight that will help any business executive or entrepreneur.
He’s well known, well respected and well versed. And, as you’ll hear, he owes a lot to his daughter for the push to take on a major role in the food industry where he has big plans to elevate yet another brand.
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If you like football and you are hooked on both the NFL and the college game, you’ll enjoy an inside story on one of the game’s top broadcast personalities.
Host Kraig Kann goes in depth with new CBS Sports NFL analyst Charles Davis.
Davis, who also breaks down the game for NFL Network and is the co-host of EA Sports popular Madden NFL Football, shares details of his most recent career change from FOX to CBS and his unique journey to the NFL booth.
Don’t miss this one! One of sports broadcasting’s most likable and well respected figures, Davis gives listeners the X’s and O’s of his professional and life story. A highly entertaining edition of Tracks To Success!
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Her passion for college athletics has led her up a career ladder that most men would dream of! Gina Lehe tells Kraig Kann all about her climb in this lively chat with the NCAA’s Managing Director of Brand & Strategy.
Lehe kicked off her career with a communications role at a small college bowl game, which quickly led to bigger roles with the Fiesta Bowl, the Rose Bowl and then a dream opportunity as the first female hired in an executive leadership role for the College Football Playoff.
Now a lead voice at the NCAA, Gina shares insight on the pressure to promote and polish the brand of a major athletic organization, how to lead while also mentoring, and what it’s like to balance the role of mother and sports executive. By the way, you don’t want to miss her comments on the idea of being a “pioneer” for other females in sports.
Join Kraig and Gina Lehe on an all new edition of Tracks To Success.
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So what exactly is the life of an NFL kicker? Kraig Kann finds out in this one on one chat with Robbie Gould of the reigning NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers.
With Super Bowls and Pro Bowls on his resume, Gould has seen the league’s biggest stages and faced its greatest pressure moments. What’s it like to stare at the uprights with a city and franchise holding their collective breath? Gould shares his insight on the emotion tied to his job, the big business of big NFL contracts and the stress of tough negotiations. Plus, Robbie kicks around thoughts on his childhood, philanthropy, his passion for golf and life as an entrepreneur running a new business.
Join Kraig and #9 Robbie Gould for a fun chat about professional football and the path to it and what lies beyond on an all-new Tracks To Success.
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How much do you value your reputation? What price would you put on it? What would happen if it was damaged in the blink of an eye with one career or personal mistake?
Host Kraig Kann chats with Mike Mooney - a former marketing and brand strategist in the world of motorsports who’s worked with drivers, teams and big league sponsors to position their brands for success. He’s now geared his career toward coaching, consulting and speaking on the topic of reputations and marketing yourself to gain a competitive advantage.
His book, “Reputation Shift” focuses on brand and reputation management and also crisis management. Given the recent suspension of NASCAR driver Kyle Larson for using a racial slur during an iRacing event, landing Mooney as a guest provides interesting perspective on an athlete’s brand and how quickly it can change. You’ll hear what Mike believes is the best strategy for Larson and NASCAR moving forward.
Join Kraig and Mike Mooney - It’s another inspiring career success story, with valued perspective that can help you on your own professional journey.
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One of America’s top morning weather personalities, Stephanie Abrams, joins host Kraig Kann to talk about her rise to notoriety and the rainy days that accompanied her success. Energetic, entertaining and engaging, Abrams is a non-stop storyteller with a big following!
The Weather Channel star shares tales about a visit to Space Camp, the impact of her father, having college degrees from both Florida AND Florida State, and responsibility to the viewer during severe and potentially tragic weather situations and the way she deals with the positive and negative reactions on social media.
So much more ... it’s a can’t miss lively chat with one of television’s top personalities on this edition of Tracks To Success!
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Host Kraig Kann goes one-on-one with Game Face Inc. CEO Rob Cornilles - one of the top sales coaching leaders in the world of sports. You'll hear how overcoming the odds of once selling a professional sports league product nobody was buying actually became his winning trademark, the key to his success, and the story behind becoming a man professional and collegiate sports organizations now turn to as a source of motivation and innovation.
So what are the secret tips Rob's shared with with more than 300 sports teams in more than twenty-five hundred sales training workshops? Get your notepad ready as it's time to find out exactly how he's inspiring young professionals and seasoned executives in this edition of Tracks to Success!
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Host Kraig Kann sits down with NBC Sports host Mike Tirico for a candid talk about his path to the network, his humble beginning, how he got his break and how he tries to make a difference with the platform he's been given. His advice on finding your way to a dream is a can't miss listen.
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