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Sports Revenue & Marketing Consultant Troy Kirby interviews those in the front office within the professional and amateur sports industry, focusing on the details of the business. Ranging topics include ticket sales, marketing, administration, compliance and facility operations.
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The Cycle Ends With ME! The Stronger Than My Father Podcast talks about all things fatherhood and how the lack of accountable fathers in the world affects the generations coming up. The primary goal of Stronger Than My Father’s youth organization is to prepare students we serve to succeed in life by providing academic assistance, character development and spiritual enrichment through the students’ formative years. Our Core Values Are: To invest in and enrich each life we touch To prepare for ...
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Terrica Sims on Overcoming Fear, Forgiveness, and Finding Your Soul's Liberation :: Ep 72 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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In this powerful episode of Stronger Than My Father, host Marcus sits down with author Terrica Sims to discuss her transformative book "Freedom for Your Soul". Dive into an inspiring conversation about the critical role of fathers, the healing power of forgiveness, and conquering fear through faith. Terrica shares her personal journey of writing a …
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Relationships and Fatherhood w/SpeakLife Omar :: Ep 71 Stronger Than My Father
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In this episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with relationship expert Omar Bogan AKA SpeakLife Omar to have an open and honest discussion about the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships and the importance of fatherhood. Some key highlights include: Omar's perspective on what fatherhood means - providing strength, protection, vision, and…
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Intentional Fatherhood and Marriage w/Troy Smith :: Ep 70 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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In this episode, Marcus sits down with author and motivational speaker Troy Smith for an insightful discussion on the keys to successful fatherhood and marriage. Troy shares his personal journey of growing up without a present father and how that shaped his determination to be a hands-on dad. The conversation delves into the importance of affection…
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The Power of Mentorship in Fatherhood w/Charles Sneed :: Ep 69 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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In this powerful episode, host Marcus Meneese sits down with Charles Sneed, the creator of the "My Manhood Matters" podcast, to explore the critical role of mentorship in shaping young men's lives. Charles shares his personal journey of growing up without a consistent father figure, and how the guidance of elders and the church community helped him…
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Navigating the Grind: Lessons in Mental Toughness from a Commercial Real Estate Trailblazer w/Daynon Kirby, CCIM :: Ep 68 Stronger Than My Father
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In this episode, Marcus sits down with Daynon Kirby, CCIM, a seasoned commercial real estate agent, to explore the challenges and triumphs of building a successful career. From the importance of work ethic and discipline to the mental fortitude required to thrive in a competitive industry, Daynon shares invaluable insights that can inspire listener…
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Entrepreneurship and Your Kids w/ Reginald Howard :: Ep 67 Stronger Than My Father
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Marcus talks with Entrepreneur and Business Leader, Reginald Howard of Rhow Homes about raising confident, polite and self-sustaining children. About Reginald: Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee “Reggie” has deep local roots that go back generations. Reggie is a graduate of Hunters Lane High School and Fisk University. Reggie began his profess…
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Sleep Apnea and Fatherhood w/Dr. Bijoy John :: Ep 66 Stronger Than My Father
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Sleep makes a huge impact on fatherhood and pretty much any aspect of life! In this episode, Marcus talks with world-renowned sleep expert, Dr. Bijoy John about the detrimental effects of not getting good, quality sleep. 6:50 - Skinny or heavy people? 1/3 of BJ's patients aren't overweight 12:00 - The false premise of needing melatonin 14:50 - REM …
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Ep. 890 - Deandra Duggans (VP Brand Marketing, Las Vegas Aces)
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Deandra Duggans is working to merge the gap between brand and fans, by invoking a new sense of what that relationship means in the digital and traditional media world. Duggans shares about her time in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, trying to play music that the players like, but also that the fanbase will accept. Duggans then talks about her mo…
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Ep. 889 - Justin Rogers (Assistant Athletic Director / Resource Development, Boise State)
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As NAATSO time in Las Vegas hits, it's a visit with Justin Rogers, who oversees the revenue generation aspects of Boise State Athletics as "Resource Development." While that title is a bit new on the landscape, the role features many old school interests such as ticket sales, marketing and gift development. Rogers shares his viewpoint of capturing …
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The Stark Difference of Raising Boys vs. Girls w/Christopher Wallace :: Ep 65 Stronger than My Father Podcast
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Marcus talks with Chris Wallace with Huntington National Bank about the difference of raising boys versus girls. Chris had a rigidly structured upbringing with both parents. When it came time for Chris to be a dad, he was blessed with girls! He found out that the way he was raised as a boy was likely not going to work with his girls. What do you do…
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Mothers Overcoming Marginal Systems w/Monique Wells :: Ep 64 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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TITLE: Marcus begins a Mother's Day series talking with Monique Wells about how she helps other single moms navigate their lives. Monique is the Founder of MOMs-Mothers overcoming marginal systems. Her nonprofit empowers single MOMs in the areas of employment, education and counseling services. They also host free community classes each month on to…
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From Rescued to Rescuer w/Clemmie Greenlee :: Ep 63 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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In this episode, Marcus talks with Clemmie Greenlee, Founder and CEO of Nashville Peacemakers/Mothers Over Murder. Clemmie was raised in an environment where poverty and violence were commonplace, and personally suffered the horrors of human sex trafficking that resulted in years of drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution and frequent incarcerat…
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The Virtue of Art Therapy w/Rhonda Shaw :: Ep 62 Stronger Than My Father
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In this episode of the Mother's Day series, Marcus talks to Rhonda Shaw (ArtbyRhonda) who owns www.themovingcanvas.com Rhonda teaches others therapy of sorts by painting and creating art. From Rhonda: "I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, where I still reside. I am a mother to a handsome young man whom I adore. I love God, my family, friends and…
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Mother's Day is EVERYDAY w/Stacey Cole :: Ep 61 Stronger Than My Father Podcast
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Marcus has Stacey Cole with Alchemy Business Consulting on the show to talk about getting pregnant in college and raising her daughter on her own. Her view on Mother's Day is quite unique for sure. Are you a strong Black woman? (15:00) Men, listen...don't try to fix things, holding space (18:45) Equipping kids for marriage (27:10) You can't allow t…
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Ep. 888 - Andrew Rubinstein (Annual Fund and Athletic Development Director, Lake Superior State University)
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Andrew Rubinstein left the world of professional sports and group ticket sales to join the ranks of the annual fund at a remote university with Division I hockey in the state of Michigan. Rubinstein shares his choices, how he interacts with potential and current donors using technology such as Zoom, and embraces the idea that there's a longer play …
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Ep. 887 - Garrett Nolan (Independent Ticket Consultant)
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It's been more than a minute since Garrett Nolan came on the podcast, way back in 2015 on Ep. 449. Nolan was a working stiff for one arena back then, but is now on his own, helping various platforms and partners achieve their revenue goals through his expertise. Nolan talks about his journey from being employed by one venue to his own independent c…
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Ep. 886 - Craig Cugno (Vice President & General Manager, Ticket Sales - University of Connecticut at TAYMAR Sales U.)
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Craig Cugno has had his work cut out for him, because as much as he wants to have two winning college basketball teams, it means that he has to work that much harder to get their off-site arenas filled up each, eight times a year. Good problems to have. Cugno discusses his start in minor league baseball, selling minor league hockey, then going to t…
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A Shocking Family Dynamic w/Adrian Butler :: Ep 60 Stronger Than My Father
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In this episode, Marcus talks to Adrian Butler about her finding out her family dynamics were not quite being what they seemed...she also doles out some serious truths about parenting and how she reacted and handled the news of being diagnosed with cancer. Parenting, sacrifice, and family legacy. (1:24) Family dynamics and mental health. (8:01) Chi…
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Ep. 885 - Paul Fruitman (Chief Consultant, iSports Insights)
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It's been over 11 years since Paul Fruitman came on the podcast. The Canadian sports executive has ventured from ticket sales to corporate to now looking at brand insights for the sports space. Fruitman talks about what changed and what hasn't since that time, and how everything matters now to a brand, less on what is in the stadium, but what eyeba…
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Ep. 884 - Kyle Pottinger (Sr. Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service, Phoenix Suns)
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Kyle has had three stints with the Phoenix Suns, first as an intern, then as a group sales rep, then finally, back to take the lead of the organization's overall ticket sales strategy, now as Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service. Kyle shares his vision of how the Suns have managed to do the impossible, create a 133-game sell-out streak o…
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Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction w/Reggie D Ford :: Ep 59 Stronger Than My Father
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Marcus sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, mental health advocate, and social activist, Reggie D. Ford. Despite having a traumatic upbringing with no dad in the picture, Reggie was determined to break the cycle for himself, starting with getting an MBA. About Regie: As a mental health advocate, Reggie’s mission is to help…
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Ep. 883 - Joe Bertoletti (Assistant General Manager, Insignia Events)
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The last time that Troy talked to Joe, they were at the 2016 NACDA Conference. Troy was at UC Davis and Joe was at Holy Cross. Now, both are no longer in college athletics, which has changed drastically in that time. Joe made his way out to the southwest, working at both Surprise Stadium, the Cactus League home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas R…
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Ep. 882 - Rob Yowell (President, Gemini Sports Group)
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Rob Yowell has the entry of naming rights explode during his time in the industry, and has adopted the ability to sell new brands on the world of sports. Yowell has spent his time over the last few years helping groups such as bitcoin gain entry into the sports world space. Yowell covers some of the ins and outs of that industry segment, along with…
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When a Father is More of a Father to Your Friends w/Demetrius Short :: Ep 58 Stronger Than My Father
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Marcus talks to Demetrius Short with the Transformation Life Center about intentionally designing a life that encourages and nourishes children. They talk about Demetrius' frustrations with his father being more of a father to his friends than he was to him and his brothers. They also discuss how the church desperately needs to identify the single …
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Ep. 881 - Mike Dellosa (Vice President of Ticket Sales, Arizona Diamondbacks)
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Mike Dellosa grew up in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, rising to the role of Vice Presiden to Ticket Sales. So when it came to the pandemic, he did something drastic, throwing out the playbook entirely on how to sell tickets to fans. Dellosa felt that desperate times called for desperate measures, and he did whatever it took, by forcing in …
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Ep. 880 - Matt Slatus (President, General Manager, Camelback Ranch)
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Matt Slatus returns to the podcast, now as President & General Manager of Camelback Ranch, the Cactus League home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Slatus talks about the decade separation between his podcast guesting adventures, how he took a General Manager job at the Ballpark at The Palm Beaches (Houston Astros & Washington Natio…
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Kids Need a Fatherly EXAMPLE w/David Fulton :: Ep 57 Stronger Than My Father
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Marcus talks to longtime friend, David Fulton about being an example of a father, even if you're not a father. In David's case, he was the fatherly example to his nephew. Highlights: Fatherhood, memories, and values. (1:38) Importance of male role models for young boys. (9:23) The importance of mother-son relationships. (28:58) Parenting and role m…
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Ep. 879 - Kathy Burrows (Sold Out Seating, Sales Trainer)
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Kathy Burrows has been a guest and friend of the podcast for over a decade. So its fitting that she be the first guest since 2019, when the podcast was last updated. Things have changed in the industry, for the better, as the phone crusher model seems to be dead or dying. Kathy talks about what she has learned, especially by asking those buyers wha…
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