Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with 4x Emmy Award winning broadcaster Scott Braun. Scott is the Executive Producer & Host of Foul Territory — a new digital daily live show he launched last month with former Major League Baseball stars Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, & baseball insider Ken Rosenthal. Throughout his career, Scott has held various roles at MLB Network, NHL Network, SiriusXM, and many more. He is hard working, innovative, and a team player that always pitches in wherever he can to help. In this episode, Andrew asks Scott for a deep dive into his career and everything he’s been up to lately building something new and entrepreneurial. This conversation is about far more than baseball, TV, and media. It’s all about what’s possible when you follow your passions and say yes to new opportunities. Show Highlights: (2:35) - Idea for new MLB digital show(3:36) - Setting up studio in AJ Pierzynski’s home(4:35) - Filling a massive void in baseball media(7:22) - Working on all areas of the business(9:15) - Advice early in career to say yes (10:17) - Reporting on a dumpling eating contest (11:56) - Diversifying your skillset as a differentiator(15:46) - Overcoming moments of rejection(18:43) - Treating everyone the same(19:40) - Connecting with others on personal level(22:02) - Building routines(23:37) - Balancing different tasks(26:36) - Organizing information(29:03) - Seeking fulfillment (31:20) - Desire to change the game** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Jesse Serventi. Jesse is a founding partner of Renovus Capital, a private equity firm that manages over $1 billion and has a portfolio of more than 25 businesses. Jesse grew up in a small rural town with more cows than people and is part of a family with a long line of hard working entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Jesse shares how he and his team identify entrepreneurs, leaders, and businesses to partner with. You’ll also hear practical lessons on connecting people around a common goal, building authentic relationships, and how stand-up comedy classes powered Jesse’s growth as a leader. This episode is filled with powerful lessons about leadership, betting on yourself, following your passions, and so much more.  Show Highlights:(2:44) - How Private Equity works(3:42) - Growing up in rural town(4:10) - What drew Jesse to Private Equity(6:40) - Lessons learned from family business(11:07) - Launching Renovus Capital(14:41) - 3 keys to successful leadership(16:18) - Signals a leader is all-in(17:36) - Leadership “red flags”(20:40) - Uniting teams around common vision(22:02) - Leading with humanity & simplicity(24:16) - Changing an industry narrative(28:20) - Stand–up comedy course ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Ally Schlegel. In January, Ally was drafted 23rd overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Draft. Ally is a leader on and off the field. At Penn State, she was a 2x All-American, a 2x team captain, and chaired the university’s Student Athlete Advisory Board. It’s been a whirlwind few months for Ally as she transitions from life as a college athlete to the start of her pro soccer career. Andrew and Ally explored her past few months and what she’s doing to prepare for success at the next level. This conversation is all about navigating new experiences, pushing your limits, and building upon successful habits to achieve even more. It’s filled with lessons for everyone—no matter where you are in your journey. Show Highlights:(2:48) - NWSL Draft experience(3:16) - Not overthinking periods of transition(4:45) - Mental preparation for draft(5:05) - Being okay letting go(7:02) - Starting pro career with college teammate(7:31) - Dialing in the focus(9:50) - The power of having fun(10:59) - Balancing focus and relaxation(12:17) - Car ride with mom to Chicago(15:01) - Experiencing new things(16:16) - Learning during new experiences(17:31) - Embracing new opportunities(18:11) - Humble confidence(20:53) - Creating intentional habits(21:05) - ESP Journaling Method(23:31) - Revisiting fundamental skills(27:05) - Impact of gratitude** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Herm Edwards. Herm is a former NFL player, former NFL and college football head coach, and ESPN TV personality. He is also one of the most sought after corporate speakers on leadership, coaching, & success. Herm went from undrafted free agent to a 10-year NFL playing career—and then onto a coaching career that spans over 30 years. In this conversation, Herm shares actionable advice on achieving ambitious goals, leading with consistency, and how to get back to basics when times are tough. This conversation is filled with stories that will make you smile—and timeless life lessons to help you improve in anything.Show Highlights:(2:47) - From undrafted to NFL career(3:11) - College football career(5:09) - Growing up in military family(7:44) - Staying confident(8:46) - Working way onto NFL roster(9:50) - Learning from mentors(11:23) - Betting on yourself(11:50) - Knowing your purpose(12:58) - Making sacrifices(13:57) - How to be available(15:01) - First NFL interception(15:31) - Understanding strengths & weaknesses(18:30) - Transition from player to coach(20:36) - Working with Tony Dungy(23:59) - Being visible as leaders(27:06) - Balancing goals & action(27:15) - Time management(29:10) - Making difficult decisions(30:50) - You play to win the game(32:18) - Getting back to the basics(33:46) - Staying consistent ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with journalist and broadcaster Dani Wexelman. Dani is a host on SiriusXM MLB Network Radio, an ESPN play-by-play announcer, SNY TV studio analyst, and more. She has built her career by taking a nontraditional path, following her passions, and staying true to herself. In this conversation, you’ll hear lessons on creating your own career opportunities, building connections through storytelling, how to make your unique skills a superpower, and so much more. This episode is jam packed and has important lessons everyone needs to hear. Show Highlights:(2:09) - Writing to journalist Dana O’neill(3:22) - Taking your own action(3:48) - What to learn from mentors(5:18) - Experience at University of Missouri (5:50) - Taking a nontraditional path(6:20) - Working with Harrisburg Senators(6:40) - Learning what you don’t want to do(8:10) - Lessons learned from playing softball (9:20) - Storytelling(10:35) - The importance of mistakes(13:22) - Taking a huge career risk(16:01) - Identifying stories to tell(19:33) - Preparation process(24:10) - Balancing different roles(27:18) - How to ask great questions(31:25) - “You are your competition”(31:45) - Being yourselfCONNECT WITH ANDREWTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan. Mark is the acclaimed author of 18 novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series which he writes with James Patterson. Mark is also the author of #1 bestseller Beneath A Scarlet Sky, a novel based upon the true story of Italian teen Pino Lella who rescued Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Andrew is also joined by special guest co-host Nathan Baugh. Nathan studies the world’s best storytellers and tweets about it to over 200,000 people every day. He also writes World Builders, an email newsletter about storytelling which he sends to over 50,000 people each week. Andrew and Nathan ask Mark all about his creative process, what he’s learned collaborating with James Patterson, and so much more. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons on how to maximize your creativity, organize your ideas, find your voice, and do whatever you do from a place of joy. Show Highlights:(2:42) - Working at Fenway Park(5:13) - Discovering creative ability as a child(8:10) - Impact of teacher on Mark’s life(9:30) - Work in investigative journalism (10:37) - Standing out from the crowd(11:33) - Learning to trust your voice (13:31) - Outlining stories(14:27) - Keys to writing great novels(15:05) - Getting to know Pino Lella(17:29) - Researching a story(21:11) - Evolution of writing throughout career(22:47) - Studying with monks(23:05) - Finding joy in your craft(24:26) - Mark’s typical day(24:45) - Role of meditation, exercise, & rest(26:25) - Pre-writing routine(31:16) - Lessons from James Patterson(33:44) - Role of rest in creativityCONNECT WITH ANDREW Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterCONNECT WITH NATHAN Twitter: @nathanbaugh27Join 50,000+ who receive World Builders, Nathan's free email newsletter about storytelling each week 

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Kamali Thompson, a retired national champion fencer and orthopedic surgery resident. In 2016, Kamali won a fencing national championship for Team USA while also attending medical school. Andrew and Kamali explore her journey in fencing, medicine, and what she learned while chasing two of her dreams at the same time. Kamali’s story is a reminder of how impactful it is to immerse yourself in a network of like minded people when you are chasing ambitious goals. You’ll hear practical lessons on time management, how to present options instead of problems, and so much more. This conversation is a stepping stone to achieving one (or maybe two) of your most ambitious dreams. (2:27) - Kamali’s childhood(3:16) - Getting started in fencing(5:20) - Excelling at something new(7:02) - Expanding your skills (8:05) - Peter Westbrook Foundation(9:22) - Overcoming intimidation(9:58) - Power of like-minded communities(12:50) - Role of mentorship(15:02) - Balancing two big goals(16:57) - Time management(17:29) - Presenting options instead of problems(21:13) - Decision to go into orthopedic surgery(23:42) - Transferable skills(26:23) - Medical literacy challenges(27:12) - Day in the life of a medical resident(27:38) - Driving more efficiencyCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with elementary school teacher Betsy Julien. Betsy’s 5th & 6th grade class has raised over $500,000 to build a wheelchair accessible playground at their school. Betsy seamlessly integrated the fundraising project into her lesson plans and her 25 students rallied together to support their friends who use wheelchairs. This conversation is filled with timeless lessons about leadership, teamwork, and what’s possible when people come together above all else to help others. It’s also a powerful reminder that sometimes the best place to look for a solution to a big challenge is our youngest generation. This conversation is raw, emotional, and incredibly inspiring.Show Highlights:(4:14) - Betsy’s story and start of project(5:19) - Grant for initial swing(6:44) - “Aha” moments for students(8:13) - Integrating project into lesson plans(8:41) - Initial class planning session(9:23) - Short and long-term goals(10:21) - Cold calling local businesses(11:36) - Teaching kids to overcome barriers(13:45) - Classroom collaboration(15:47) - Cultivating leadership in kids(18:01) - Seeing growth in students (20:45) - Developing a child’s passions(26:20) - Seeking input from others(28:05) - Showing children they have a voice(30:25) - Betsy’s most memorable momentCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with newly retired MLB pitcher Josh Lindblom. Over the course of 15 years, Josh played for six MLB teams and two teams in the KBO League in Korea, where he was named the KBO’s Most Valuable Player in 2019. Andrew asked Josh about his recent decision to retire—and that question led to a deeply personal conversation about far more than baseball. Andrew and Josh discuss family, parenting, leadership, and everything Josh learned from a career that took him and his family across the globe. You’ll hear practical lessons on how to navigate change, tips to excel in new environments, ways to succeed when you aren’t at your best, and so much more. Show Highlights:(2:46) - Decision to retire from pro baseball(3:02) - How Josh knew it was time to step away(3:30) - Family & parenting(9:06) - Modeling behavior for our kids(10:04) - Experience playing in Korea(10:44) - How to think about new experiences(15:44) - Preparation(16:57) - Moving forward when you don’t feel your best(18:36) - Lessons from teammate Juan Pierre(20:17) - Preparing for MLB season(21:30) - Hitting your stride at ideal time(22:08) - Qualities of great teammates(24:11) - Advice for young players(25:25) - Creating a low-stress environment(27:30) - Josh’s new role with BrewersTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with WNBA champion, philanthropist, & entrepreneur Alana Beard. Alana is a 4x WNBA All-Star, 2x WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, and won the WNBA Championship in 2016 with the Los Angeles Sparks. She is the founder of 318 Foundation, a mentorship program for girls in Alana’s hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. Alana is also the founder of Transition Play, an organization that helps world-class women athletes launch new careers when their athletic career is over. She is also hard at work leading a bid to buy a WNBA team. In this conversation, Alana talks about the power of taking the untraditional path, how to reinvent yourself as your career evolves, her formula for learning new things, and so much more. Show Highlights:(2:18) - Alana’s childhood and start in basketball(3:59) - First bout of adversity in basketball(5:50) - Role of Alana’s parents(7:05) - Seeking out challenges at a young age(8:01) - Making the adjustment at Duke and overcoming homesickness(10:24) - Never taking the traditional path(11:14) - A vision to be Oprah Winfrey(11:58) - You don’t have to meet your mentor(12:07) - Transition from college to WNBA(12:38) - Becoming one of the best defenders of all-time(13:29) - Reinventing her game after major surgery(14:40) - A life-changing internship at Jamba Juice(17:03) - Launching Transition Play(18:08) - Roles at Next Play Capital and Silicon Valley Bank(18:42) - Desire to bridge gap between women and Venture Capital (19:13) - Leveraging a platform to help others(20:45) - Making successful career transitions(21:45) - Why people are afraid to ask for help(22:19) - Alana’s plan to own a WNBA franchise(24:15) - Working in the “background”Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter