Best Michael E. (The Coach Podcasts (2025)

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339: Your Diary 247.us Chapter 11: Hawaii 2 Arthur: Michael E. The Coach #InternationalBaseball #GlobalGame #WorldwideBaseball #InternationalScouting #MLBInternational 0:58

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From Latin America to Asia and beyond, discover how baseball is played, global baseball, international scouting, baseball around the world, Latin baseball, overseas talent.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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Recapping a Breakout 2025 Spring for Clemson with Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp 50:56

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Clemson Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap a breakout 2025 spring for his Clemson Tigers. He also offers his thoughts on how the level of college tennis has changed since his own playing days, his approach to recruiting, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Clemson 2025 spring - 3:00 College Tennis b…

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Love Satisfying, Repeatable Work? How Striping Parking Lots Yields Quick Cash Flow | Cinco Winston 45:37

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#707 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping …

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Alex Ryvchin: The resilience of Australian Jewry 30:04

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Alex Ryvchin is co-Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the author of internationally acclaimed books of history and politics, and a best-selling children’s author. Over the past twelve years he has been a fierce advocate for the Australian Jewish community and Israel. His advocacy and writing has seen him recognise…

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 2) (MU Classic) 46:33

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#706 In part two of our masterclass with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, we shift from customer experience to the operational engine that drives a truly scalable business. Dave reveals how documented systems, strong SOPs, and empowered employees are the foundation of long-term success — not just in laundromats, but in any service-based busin…

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 1) (MU Classic) 49:09

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#705 What if you could build wealth by revitalizing one of the most overlooked industries in America? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, who turned a failing, run-down laundromat into a multimillion-dollar empire by focusing on one key principle: serve your community better than anyone …

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338: Chapter 12: Black Enterprise Rube Foster Negro League economics #BlackEnterprise #BlackBusiness #EconomicPower 0:39

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A study of the Black-owned businesses, teams, stadiums, newspapers, and entertainment that flourished because of the Negro Leagues, Black entrepreneurship, Black-owned businesses, Negro League economics.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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How to Make YouTube Titles That Go Viral in 2025 l Jake Thomas (MU Classic) 53:19

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#704 Have you ever wondered why some YouTube videos skyrocket while others flop? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel is joined by Jake Thomas, expert YouTube title strategist and founder of Creator Hooks, to break down the psychology behind clickworthy titles and why the right 10 words could literally change your business. He explains the three co…

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337: Chapter 15: MLB Draft Picks: The Global Game Author: Michael E. #AllTournamentTeam #StandoutPlayers #BaseballSkills #TopPlayers #ScoutingInsights 2:29

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Stories from the draft room. Coach recounts memorable selections, near misses, tough decisions, and what separates drafted players from the rest. MLB draft stories, draft decisions, scouting draft picks, baseball prospects, draft day experiences.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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Want to Scale Your Business via Franchising? How Diva Dance Grew to 50+ Locations | Jami Stigliano 51:26

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#703 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her…

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336: Chapter 9: Game Changer Rube Foster Final East–West All-Star Game #BaseballDevelopment #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbb #MLb #historytime #history 1:00

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The East–West All-Star Game did more than showcase baseball talent; it built community, pride, and identity. It reminded America that greatness knows no color, only courage.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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335: Your Diary Chapter 3 MLB Scout The Global Game Author: Michael E. #TournamentTeams #TravelBall #ShowcaseBaseball #YouthBaseball #BaseballDevelopment 1:06

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Inside the world of MLB scouting. Coach Michael E. explains the role, the pressure, the grind, and the responsibility that come with evaluating the next generation of talent. MLB scouting, how scouting works, pro baseball scout, scouting life, MLB scout storiesBy Michael E. (The Coach)

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AI Is Reshaping the Creator Economy — Will Your Content Business Survive It? | Susie Bulloch 47:05

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#702 What if the future of content creation depends less on algorithms and more on real human connection? In this episode, host Brien Gearin talks with Susie Bulloch — founder of Hey Grill, Hey — about how she grew a $35 WordPress site into a thriving barbecue brand with viral recipes, national retail products, and a deeply loyal community. Susie b…

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334: Your Diary Chapter: 4 MLB Dream The Global Game Author: Michael E. #MLBScout #ScoutingLife #BaseballScouting #ProBaseball #InsideMLB 0:48

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Inside the world of MLB scouting. Coach Michael E. explains the role, the pressure, the grind, and the responsibility that come with evaluating the next generation of talent. MLB scouting, how scouting works, pro baseball scout, scouting life, MLB scout storiesBy Michael E. (The Coach)

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How Alex Neist Turned Mouth Tape into $40M in 2 Years | Alex Neist (MU Classic) 57:19

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#701 What if better sleep could change your life — and build a booming business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alex Neist, former Arena League football quarterback and founder of Hostage Tape — the world’s largest mouth tape brand. Alex shares how poor sleep and snoring nearly derailed his health and marriage… until one life-cha…

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TCU All-American and ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones Discusses Adjusting to the Pro Tour 38:32

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Two-time TCU All-American and current ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown his first six months on the Pro Tour. He offers his thoughts on adjusting to the pro tennis lifestyle, what he learned during his time at TCU, reflections from his final season, plus SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks Transitioning to …

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Psychology, Personality, Energy — Try These Unconventional Team Building Strategies | Larry Walshe 53:57

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#700 What if the secret to building an unstoppable creative team has nothing to do with resumes — and everything to do with psychology, personality, and energy? Larry Walshe — founder of the globally renowned Larry Walshe Studios — joins host Brien Gearin to break down how he recruits and builds high-performance teams in the creative industry. Larr…

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333: Chapter 14: Farewell Honoring Rube Foster, the Father Negro League Baseball #HisLegacyLives #ConnectingGenerations #GameChanger 1:19

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A reflection on how Foster’s vision still shapes modern sports, economics, leadership, and American culture—connecting the past, present, and future, Rube Foster's legacy, modern impact, and conclusion.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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EP505: Christina Springstead - The Bookkeeper's Guide To Boundaries, Cleanups & Growth 42:19

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"Like this is not just a gig, but this is my career. You grow into wanting more of that for your clients and you start recognizing if a client isn't about that. The last thing I want is just agree to do a subpar job because a client doesn't really care and then they decide to care in two years and they look back at the history and they're like, 'Th…

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Adapt Your Bookkeeping Business to Thrive in the Age of AI | Kate Johnson 35:25

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#699 Bookkeeping might feel like an industry “at risk” in the age of AI — but according to returning guest Kate Johnson, it’s actually positioned for major growth! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kate shares how the accounting landscape is evolving, why AI-enabled bookkeepers will thrive, and how to ethically use new tools to speed up wor…

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332: Chapter 15: MLB Draft Picks: The Global Game Author: Michael E. #MLBDraft #DraftPicks #MLBProspects #ScoutingStories #BaseballFuture 2:23

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Stories from the draft room. Coach recounts memorable selections, near misses, tough decisions, and what separates drafted players from the rest. MLB draft stories, draft decisions, scouting draft picks, baseball prospects, draft day experiences.By Michael E. (The Coach)

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Georgia All-American and WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova Reflects on First Six Months of Pro Career 34:50

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University of Georgia All-American and current WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on her first six months of Pro Tennis. She also discusses the significance of capturing the career triple crown her senior season, signing with IMG, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Transitioning to Pro Tennis - 3:40 Biggest di…

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He Buys Land Sight Unseen — And Profits Big | Seth Williams (MU Classic) 56:03

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#698 What if your next big real estate win didn’t involve tenants, renovations, or even seeing the property in person? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com, who reveals how he built a thriving business flipping vacant land — often sight unseen. Seth shares the exact strategies he used to …

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Attract, Train, and Retain a High-Performing Team in Any Industry | Samantha Irwin 42:20

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#697 Want to build a team that sticks with you, performs at a high level, and actually loves coming to work? Samantha Irwin — owner of Kaizen Coaching and Consulting and longtime friend of the show — returns for a deep dive into the art and science of employee retention! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, she shares her journey from middle-sch…

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331: Who Will Be the 21st Century Rube Foster, the Father of Black Baseball 2:59

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Just as Andrew “Rube” Foster built the Negro National League in 1920 to create a platform where Black athletes could compete, grow, and showcase their brilliance, the 21st century needs a new visionary. A builder. A founder. Someone willing to do again what Foster did a century ago, but on a modern stage.…

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330: Your Diary 247.us Chapter 5: Travel Ball Big Money has become a Multi million dollar industry 0:46

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Travel ball has become a Multi million dollar industry. Coach breaks down the business, the politics, the opportunities, and the hard truths parents need to know. travel ball costs, travel baseball business, youth sports money, pay-to-play baseball, baseball industry truthBy Michael E. (The Coach)

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The AI Hack That Helps You Buy a Business in 2025 | Nik Hulewsky (MU Classic) 48:19

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#696 What if you could tap into an AI-powered business coach — one that’s available 24/7, never forgets a conversation, and helps you find, evaluate, and negotiate your next business acquisition? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, serial entrepreneur and podcast host Nik Hulewsky returns to the show to break down how he’s leveraging AI to find…

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She Outsourced Everything… and Still Made Bank Selling Sweatshirts on Etsy | Christina Umerez (MU Classic) 52:58

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#695 What if your creative side hustle could fund your freedom and run itself while you explore the world? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Christina Umerez, a digital nomad who built a successful Etsy print-on-demand business that now supports her travel-filled lifestyle. Christina shares how she went from custom pet portr…

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How to Kill It in the Restaurant Business | Ryan Gromfin (MU Classic) 53:40

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#694 If you think a busy restaurant automatically means a profitable one — think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Gromfin, aka The Restaurant Boss, who pulls back the curtain on the flawed traditional restaurant business model. From his early days as a 15-year-old working in a five-star kitchen to building and …

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How to Start a Gutter Installation, Repair, and Cleaning Business That Wows Customers | Aleks Krylov 43:26

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#693 How did a Wall Street finance pro turn a simple gutter repair problem into New Jersey’s only white-glove gutter service? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Aleks Krylov, founder of Stern Gutters, to break down how to start a profitable gutter installation, repair, and cleaning business. Aleks shares his journey from Wall Street …

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Leverage Your Brain's "Operating System" to Ensure Success in Life and Business | John Assaraf 48:19

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#692 Unlock the science behind your success with this fascinating deep-dive into how your brain drives every result you create! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with behavioral neuroscience expert and bestselling author John Assaraf, who shares how understanding the brain’s “operating system” transformed his life from troubled teen to…

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Can One Guy Disrupt the Way We Learn? How Chad Fife, Founder of Revy School, Teaches Marketing, Sales, and Client Success Using Mentorship and Simulation | Chad Fife (MU Classic) 42:24

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#691 What if you could launch a global education platform, inspire students across continents, and reinvent your career — all at once? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Chad Fife, founder of Revy School, an online education platform that teaches marketing, sales, and client success through real-world simulations and mentorship…

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Launching a Customer-First Merch Company with No Industry Experience | Ethan Dowie 43:17

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#690 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. E…

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Episode 26: Writing, Guests, and Good Advice - Season One Recap 51:16

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Season One is a wrap! In this episode, we reflect on their creative journeys, the growth of our writing community, and the valuable lessons learned throughout the season. We discuss the importance of finding joy in writing, the tools and techniques that have helped them, and the significance of author friendships. The conversation also touches on t…

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EP504: Casey Brown – How To Overcome Fear Around Pricing - Part 2 30:00

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"Do not be tempted to undervalue yourself just because it happens to be something that's fast or easy for you to produce." -Casey Brown In the finale of this two-part series, pricing expert and president of Boost Pricing, Casey Brown, returns to share how bookkeepers can move from fear-based pricing to confident, value-driven conversations. She exp…

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What It Takes to Become a Professional Organizer and Thrive as a Service Provider | Laurie Palau 44:27

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#689 Ever wondered how a simple lifelong skill can evolve into a thriving, multi-stream business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with professional organizer and entrepreneur Laurie Palau, founder of Simply B Organized, to unpack her journey from corporate America to building a successful organizing brand long before Instagram or the…

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Reese Brantmeier Post-Match Interview | NCAA FINAL | Def. B. Passola Folch 6-3, 6-3 7:58

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…

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Michael Zheng Post-Match Interview | NCAA FINAL | Def. T. Svajda 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 7:38

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…

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How a Motocross Rider Became Canada’s Print King | Lee Stuart (MU Classic) 53:55

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#688 What happens when a retired professional athlete dives headfirst into an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Lee Stuart shares how he went from professional motocross rider to the founder of Rogue Lab, one of the top screen printing and branding shops in Canada. With zero experience, Lee took his last $300 …

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329: Chapter 5 Sam Allen Negro League Player: Rube Foster vs Branch Rickey 1:15

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“By 1924, Negro League Baseball was the third-largest black-owned business in America behind North Carolina Mutual Insurance and Madam C.J. Walker’s company. In 1924, they drew over 400,000 fans. In New York, they were drawing 40 to 50,000; the Brooklyn Dodgers were drawing 12 to 13,000.” www.feoa.info…

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This AI Website Generator Lets You Build and Manage 1,000+ Sites (Live Demo!) | Itai Sadan 43:06

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#687 Want to see how AI can build a full website in minutes — and how a small startup took on giants like WordPress and Wix? On this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda — the AI-ready website platform built specifically for web professionals. Itai shares the origin story of Duda, how the company evolved …

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Jonah Platt: 'Being Jewish' in Hollywood and Ending the "Bad Jew" Myth 31:28

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"Bad Jews." It’s a label thrown around all too often, deepening divides and alienating those seeking connection. For actor, advocate, and podcaster Jonah Platt, it’s time to retire the term and focus on what actually strengthens the Jewish community: radical inclusivity. In this episode, the host of the award-winning Being Jewish with Jonah Platt p…

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Education Businesses That Actually Work in 2025 | Ray Blakney (MU Classic) 56:07

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#686 Think selling online courses is the key to success? Think again! It’s no longer enough to just package information and hope people stick around. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney breaks down how to turn decades of expertise into a thriving online education business. He shares why traditional course model…

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328: Chapter 6 MLB Hypocrisy Negro Leagues History: The Untold Legacy of Rube Foster 1:21

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It is deeply hypocritical for Major League Baseball (MLB) to honor Jackie Robinson each year on April 15th for breaking the color barrier while ignoring the sharp decline of African American players in today’s league. www.feoa.infoBy Michael E. (The Coach)

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Berta Passola Folch Post-Match Interview | NCAA SF | Def. E. Welker 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 4:46

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…

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Michael Zheng Post-Match Interview | NCAA SF | Def. P. Inchauspe 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 5:29

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…

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Reese Brantmeier Post-Match Interview | NCAA SF | Def. J. Hossam Salah 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 6:27

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…

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Trevor Svajda Post-Match Interview | NCAA SF | Def. M. Borisiouk 6-2, 6-0 5:23

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Alex Gruskin speaks with first round winners at the 2025 NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, live from the USTA National Campus. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the res…