Everybody Pulls The Tarp

Andrew sits down with entrepreneur and Harvest Hosts CEO Joel Holland. This episode is a masterclass on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a career that aligns with your personal passions.  A few show highlights:2:23 - Joel's RV purchase and travel to 48 states4:51 - How to come up with a big idea6:41 - Aligning your skills and personal passions11:33 - Joel's childhood business ventures15:39 - Leadership, work ethic, and setting an example20:34 - Building a great team22:40 - Joel's experiences as a volunteer for Vail Mountain Rescue****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew talks with Rob Verhelst—known to most as Fireman Rob. A career firefighter for the City of Madison, Wisconsin and an Air Force veteran, Rob drove across the country to help search and recovery at the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. Ten years later to honor the fallen and the first responders, Rob completed the 26.2-mile run portion of the Ironman Wisconsin in full firefighter gear (after already completing the 2.4-mile swim and 112-mile bike!).  Since then, Rob has completed 23 Full Ironman  and 29 Half Ironman—and is the Guinness World Record holder for the Most Ironman 70.3 Triathlons in one year with 23.  This conversation will inspire you and provide practical lessons on goal-setting, finding your passion, and overcoming obstacles. A few show highlights:2:30 - Becoming a firefighter 4:44 - 9/11 search and recovery12:23 - Preparing for a big challenge22:41 - Persevering through challenges24:13 - Pushing the limits26:05 - Fireman Rob Foundation****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

In celebration of MLB Opening Day, Andrew talks with Scott Hatteberg—the former MLB player who's career pivot from catcher to first baseman with the Oakland Athletics resurrected his career and became the subject of the acclaimed book and movie, Moneyball. Scott's story is one of overcoming doubt, adapting to change, and tireless work ethic & preparation. This conversation gives us lessons we can all apply to our own lives. A few show highlights:1:49 - First round pick and transition to minor leagues 6:22 - Navigating doubt and failure10:54 - Analytics & Moneyball13:21 - Transition from Catcher to First Baseman 16:55 - Maintaining momentum18:59 - Team culture21:32 - Current role with A's organization offers fresh perspective23:26 - Balancing data & human side of the game****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

Jeff Lopes is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Kimurawear, a venture he started in his basement and grew into a global brand that has sold over a quarter million pairs of boxing gloves worldwide. After nearly losing his wife and son in 2008, Jeff reinvented himself to create the flexibility that his family would need going forward. Andrew and Jeff have a candid conversation about leadership, family, work/life integration, and finding your ultimate purpose. A few show highlights:2:03 - 430am wake up 5:26 - Jeff's first business venture10:07 - Why serving many roles makes you a better leader12:43 - Tips for building a high-performing team 15:14 - Overcoming doubt18:58 - Growing through adversity20:10 - Jeff's son's birth at 31 weeks & reinventing himself to support his family 24:37 - How Jeff integrates work & family****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

Michelle Carter won the gold medal in women's shot put at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. She set the US record at the event and became the first US female athlete to win the event since the women's shot put competition began in 1948.  The self-proclaimed "Shot Diva" sits down with Andrew for a candid conversation about goal setting, overcoming obstacles, and empowering others to achieve their dreams. A few show highlights:3:53 - Michelle's first Olympic games5:42 - How Michelle defines success9:35 - Facing adversity11:54 - Building confidence14:00 - Michelle's relationship with her father/coach ("Coach Daddy" as she refers to him)17:06 - Balancing training and personal time23:46 - "The Shot Diva"26:35 - Michelle's 'One Golden Shot' non-profit****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

Amanda Balionis is a star broadcaster at CBS Sports and one of the brightest media stars in golf and NFL Football—but landing her dream job was never a sure thing. Countless career twists and turns left Amanda wondering if her "big break" would ever come. In this candid conversation, she shares with Andrew how she powered on with relentless determination, self-belief, and a commitment to do the work necessary to achieve her dreams. A few show highlights:5:28 - Amanda's "big break"7:58 - Dealing with criticism 10:32 - Importance of preparation 13:43 - Amanda shares her "tarp pulling" moment20:03 - Other passions (yoga and more!) 21:30 - Puppies & Golf ****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

In 2010, Rutgers football star Eric LeGrand became paralyzed from the neck down after fracturing his C3 and C4 vertebrae while making a tackle. At the time, doctors told Eric he’d never be able to walk again, eat solid foods, or breathe without a ventilator. In 2012, Eric won the ‘Jimmy V Award for Perseverance’ at the ESPY’s.In this conversation, Eric shares with Andrew important lessons on maintaining a positive attitude amidst adversity, turning tragedy into hope, and how to achieve big goals even as the odds are stacked against you. His positive spirit is truly inspiring. A few show highlights:3:03 - Eric talks about the “lowest point” following the injury6:06 - Role nurses played in Eric’s recovery8:22 - Not taking things for granted12:06 - Maintaining perspective amidst challenges16:30 - Eric’s relationship with the player he collided with25:16 - Obstacles are opportunities27:10 - Advice for setting and achieving goals****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter 

Andrew recaps Season 2 of the podcast and shares his biggest takeaways from his conversations with Olympians, pro athletes, CEOs, elite coaches, bestselling authors, and other high-performers about the secrets to success. Season 3 launches March 4th! Be sure you are subscribed in your favorite podcast app and please consider leaving a review to help others find the show. Thanks for listening! ****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter

University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Joel Justus is widely recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the US. Named one of the top 40 coaches under 40 by ESPN in 2020, Justus is in his 7th season at Kentucky under Hall of Fame Head Coach John Calipari. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Joel to explore his career, Kentucky’s record-setting success, and how the program identifies the next generation of stars on and off the court year after year. Joel also details Kentucky's secrets to creating a culture of servant leadership, continuous improvement, consistently performing your best, and how everyone can apply these lessons to their own lives. A few show highlights:9:02 - John Calipari’s culture of always pushing the envelope to get better12:33 - Helping someone push their limits14:46 - Being intentional about creating adversity to enable growth 21:40 - Leadership is about what you do, not what you say23:31 - Demonstrating humble leadership26:53 - Coaching someone through challenges and adversity****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter

600 words in 30 minutes. That’s the challenge many sportswriters face each day. For nearly three decades New York Post Baseball Columnist Ken Davidoff has covered some of baseball’s most iconic stars. In this episode, Andrew sits down with Ken to explore the fast-paced world of a sportswriter in the evolving media landscape and why Ken's success is powered by timeless skills like relationship building, resourcefulness, and hustle. A few show highlights:1:49 - Accumulating interesting ideas3:28 - Importance of relationships6:35 - “You have to learn how to write poetry in a boiler room”10:52 - Being resourceful to track down former Yankees star Bernie Williams22:10 - Ken’s “separator”24:23 - A story about humble leadership & former Yankees star Hideki Matsui25:22 - Why high-performers often struggle in New York****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Get Andrew’s monthly tips & insights on leadership, work ethic, and teamwork – Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter