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2x NL MVP and 7x All-Star Dale Murphy shares from his 19 year big league career, leading his family and using his story to help corporations implement the success principles he’s lived out on Episode 66.

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How Dale and his wife Nancy were highly intentional in their relationship and parenting which led to success not just on the field but also raising their 8 children 

2. A story of a big league vet having a difficult conversation with him early in his career during a slump and the importance of leaders speaking up

3. Why Dale has not gone at it alone in his business ventures whether it be his restaurant, speaking engagements or MVP experiences

4. The unique MVP experience he is co-leading tailored specifically for business leaders

Dale’s story shows that winning in one aspect of life doesn’t have to come at the expense of others.

To connect with Dale and learn more about his ventures, you can find him on LinkedIn or his website at dalemurphy.com.

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We are excited to announce a partnership in collaboration with Shift Group.

Shift Group was founded by former D1 Athletes with large networks in both athletics and in technology who intimately understand both sides of the market. The premise of the company came from founder JR Butler’s experience as a sales leader at an early-stage start-up and the expensive struggles of retaining sales hires in a fast-growth well funded company. 

They will teach you how to use your inherent traits as an athlete to become an elite technology sales professional. If you’re interested in learning more, click the link below.

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Former pro baseball player Dylan Rheault shares from his time on the mound and afterwards working for an athlete centric company along with starting his own company on Episode 65.

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How treating baseball like a job led to Dylan to adding velocity in pro ball which topped out at 99 mph

2. Why the fastest way to turning the page as a pro athlete is to understand you can develop into being a professional in a different aspect within business

3. How Shift Group is helping former pro, Olympic and college athletes land sales jobs with companies nationwide interested in the innate skills of a high level athlete

4. The problem Dylan faced trying to get clothes as a lean 6’9″ guy and the solution he created for himself which led to starting a niche company helping others with 6 foot plus lean bodies

Dylan’s story shows the value of creating a solution to address a specific problem.

To connect with Dylan, you can find him on LinkedIn.

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This month’s episode will give you the chance to hear a recent conversation between current & former pro & college baseball players discussing the future of Baseball and Business heading into 2023 on Episode 64.

Here are key sections from our conversation…

1. The unique challenges baseball players face in business

2. The quick history of Baseball and Business

3.  The future of Baseball and Business

4.  How you get involved by joining this exclusive network

If you prefer to watch this conversation, go to BaseballtoBusiness.com to see the video and presentation.

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Former big leaguer Brandon Beachy shares how switching to pitching led to making it to the highest level and what led to starting a business through the franchise model as his next step after playing on Episode 63.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How Brandon’s decision to pivot from a being .300 hitter in college to exclusively focusing on pitching led to getting signed by the Atlanta Braves as a non-drafted free agent and ultimately a big league career

2.  The biggest leadership lesson he learned playing under Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox

3.  How the characteristics of a high level athlete aligned for him to pursue a path in starting a business through the franchise model as well as a consulting practice to help others especially athletes interested in finding the right franchise business

4.  What baseball players need to perceive from their playing experience to communicate their value when making the transition into business

Brandon’s story shows the power of an opportunity and going all in on it.

To connect with Brandon, you can find him on LinkedIn or can email him at BBeachy@FranChoice.com.

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Former college player Kevin Kowalke shares how after building a successful mortgage business for 20 years he made a cross country move and teamed up with a long time friend to pivot into consulting on Episode 62.

1. Kevin and Luke chat about their paths crossing about a decade ago and how this sparked Baseball and Business to launch

2.  Kevin shares why the traditional definition of success is often limiting and how through his journey he’s been able to get better clarity on what is possible in the big picture

3.  Kevin talks about the toughest challenge he faced going through a painful divorce and how he was able to be better after going through it not only in business but now as a husband and father to two children after getting remarried 

4.  Kevin explains why he decided to pivot into consulting after 20 years in the mortgage industry and his advice for anyone else who is considering making a career transition

Kevin’s story shows that life is a journey of peaks and valleys which have lessons to learn in both places.

To connect with Kevin, you can find him on LinkedIn or text him at 414-315-5555.

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Former big leaguer Dirk Hayhurst shares on Episode 61 how he became a New York Times best selling author writing four books, battled anxiety when getting the ultimate call up and his journey on the other side of playing. 

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. Why writing is the most useful tip he recommends in helping process outcomes on the field and how he saw Roy Halladay do the same as a teammate

2. How he was struck with anxiety when initially called up to the big leagues and getting a shot as a broadcaster on national TV and what he focused on to seek calming his nerves

3. Why athletes struggle with identity issues when playing ends and why he suggests understanding skill sets and likes versus resurrecting identity in a new career

4. His advice for former players navigating the interview process and how to best communicate the experiences baseball provides to stand out against other applicants

Dirk’s story shows that life is an never ending process of reinventing yourself.

To connect with Dirk, you can visit his website at dirkhayhurst.com or find him on LinkedIn.

Former college player James “J.R.” Reid shares on Episode 60 how he is helping big leaguers and high level business professionals navigate the pressure it takes to succeed at the top as a peak performance coach.

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Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. Several stories as a D1 baseball player, mentoring athletes while getting his J.D. and MBA at LSU and working as an agent to pro baseball players which give perspective on how to avoid pitfalls and make decisions that get you closer to your desired outcomes

2. The process current players should use when deciding who work with as key advising relationships such as agents, attorneys, financial advisors, etc.

3. Why he believes understanding your own core values and vision are key to being equipped to make decisions not just as a baseball player but in every aspect of life

4. The three areas of life which must be aligned in order to perform at your highest level

J.R.’s story shows how making the right decisions over a long period of time is how to get to where you are desiring to go.

To connect with J.R., you can visit his website at jamesreid.com or on LinkedIn. Additionally, his podcast Coming Up Clutch with J.R. can be heard on all major platforms and comingupclutch.com.

Former pro player Keenan Long shares on Episode 59 how his company LongBall Labs is helping big league hitters maximize exit velocity by taking guessing out of the equation for when it comes to choosing their gamers.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How a conversation with Joe Girardi in college influenced the trajectory of Keenan’s future as a baseball player and engineering student

2. How Keenan’s experiment with former MLB player Adam Rosales led to creating LongBall Labs

3. A story of how Jed Lowrie’s use of LongBall Labs assisted in getting the A’s a win in a specific at bat this season

4. The rule in baseball Keenan has learned has the least amount of application in business

Keenan’s story shows how seeing beyond what currently exists in the marketplace may be what leads to a breakthrough.

To connect with Keenan, you can reach him through their Twitter page @longballlabs1 or by calling/texting 773-870-1968.

Access Episode 59 directly by clicking the link of your preferred streaming service below.

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Former San Francisco Giants prospect Jeff Burke shares how he successfully transitioned into the business world starting his career with a global company on Episode 58.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How not being able to play baseball for the first time having Tommy John surgery led to valuable perspective that benefited him within and beyond the game

2. How Jeff’s blog to help his grandma keep up to date on his pro ball career led to an offseason internship and the importance of building relationships

3. Why baseball players shouldn’t overlook the discipline it takes to play at a high level and how this directly applies in the business world to set yourself apart from others while trying to get your career off the ground

4. The importance of understanding being young in business compared to being an older baseball prospect when exiting the game

Jeff’s story shows the importance of having a long term focus when developing a career on the field or in business.

To connect with Jeff, you can find him on LinkedIn.

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Current Tampa Bay Rays prospect and 2019 4th Round Draft Pick Graeme Stinson shares how he has co-founded athlete-centric data storage company StatStak while playing pro ball on Episode 57.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation…

1. How an arm injury and the 2020 college season being cancelled led Graeme and his former college teammate Eli Herrick to launch StatStak

2. How his experience playing under Coach Pollard at Duke helped formulate the mindset to overcome whatever challenges he has faced as a baseball player and businessman

3. How Graeme believes current pro players can best make use of their time in the off-season

4. What Graeme wants every player who will be drafted in the future to know before they begin pro ball career

Graeme’s story shows how negative situations can be turned into opportunities with the right perspective and actions.

To connect with Graeme, you can find him on LinkedIn or by email at graeme@statstak.io. To learn more about StatStak, visit the website at statstak.io.

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