Ann Crandall

Ann Crandall is a leading marketer in sports and fitness. Most recently, she served as the first ever CMO of the Big East Conference. Previously, Ann held senior marketing roles with the National Basketball Association, New York Road Runners and Pac 12 Networks to name just a few. Ann discusses brand marketing past, present and future.

Ann Crandall is a leading marketer in sports and fitness. Most recently, she served as the first ever CMO of the Big East Conference. Previously, Ann held senior marketing roles with the National Basketball Association, New York Road Runners and Pac 12 Networks to name just a few. Ann discusses brand marketing past, present and future.

Frank Kovacs

Frank Kovacs has been a leading technology business executive for more than 30 years. He discusses creating The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) after the attacks of September 11, 2001 in an effort to help those who were out of work. More than 18 years later, TBCNJ is stronger than ever and Frank celebrated by co-authoring Career In Transition: 101 Lessons To Achieve Job Search Success

Frank Kovacs has been a leading technology business executive for more than 30 years. He discusses creating The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) after the attacks of September 11, 2001 in an effort to help those who were out of work. More than 18 years later, TBCNJ is stronger than ever and Frank celebrated by co-authoring Career In Transition: 101 Lessons To Achieve Job Search Success

Cory Bildstein

Cory Bildstein is the Director of Marketing for Whistle, formerly Whistle Sports.a leading content publisher and over-the-top streaming network with a focus on sports and entertainment. A former D-1 soccer player at UCONN, Cory discusses the future of video content and Whistle's focus on engaging Gen Z.

Cory Bildstein is the Director of Marketing for Whistle, formerly Whistle Sports.a leading content publisher and over-the-top streaming network with a focus on sports and entertainment. A former D-1 soccer player at UCONN, Cory discusses the future of video content and Whistle's focus on engaging Gen Z.

Matt MIller is the CEO of Embroker. He shares his experiences working for some of the world's largest consultancies and how Embroker has revolutionized the insurance category for small and mid-size companies.

Matt MIller is the CEO of Embroker. He shares his experiences working for some of the world's largest consultancies and how Embroker has revolutionized the insurance category for small and mid-size companies.

Matt Miller

Jimmy Craft is the Executive Director of TopSpin Charity and Senior Director, Business Development and Strategy for Foxrock Partners. Jimmy shares how TopSpin has transformed over the past decade bringing together more than 15,000 people, including many celebrities, and raising more than $4 million for more than 25 nonprofit charity partners.

Jimmy Craft is the Executive Director of TopSpin Charity and Senior Director, Business Development and Strategy for Foxrock Partners. Jimmy shares how TopSpin has transformed over the past decade bringing together more than 15,000 people, including many celebrities, and raising more than $4 million for more than 25 nonprofit charity partners.

Jimmy Craft

Anne Candido

Anne Candido is the Founder of Go for 2, a Brand "Love" Building consultancy, and a 20+ year veteran of Procter &amp; Gamble. Anne authored a must-read book for everyone from start-ups to Fortune 500 brand marketers, The Super Highway of Relevancy: Getting More People To Choose Your Brand, More Often, Indefinitely. Anne shares her integrated marketing campaign experiences at P&amp;G and why it is critical for customers to fall in love with your brand.

Anne Candido is the Founder of Go for 2, a Brand "Love" Building consultancy, and a 20+ year veteran of Procter &amp; Gamble. Anne authored a must-read book for everyone from start-ups to Fortune 500 brand marketers, The Super Highway of Relevancy: Getting More People To Choose Your Brand, More Often, Indefinitely. Anne shares her integrated marketing campaign experiences at P&amp;G and why it is critical for customers to fall in love with your brand.

Torrel Harris

Torrel Harris is an NBA agent who has represented some of the greatest names in basketball. He is also the dad of a basketball playing family which features among others, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers. Torrel discusses his role not just as a dad, but as the agent for his children.

Torrel Harris is an NBA agent who has represented some of the greatest names in basketball. He is also the dad of a basketball playing family which features among others, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers. Torrel discusses his role not just as a dad, but as the agent for his children.

Meg Sharp Walton is the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Association. During our interview, she discusses why we should all take time to appreciate history including her association's latest exhibit, Springsteen: His Hometown, a celebration of how Monmouth County is woven into Bruce Springsteen's music.

Meg Sharp Walton is the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Association. During our interview, she discusses why we should all take time to appreciate history including her association's latest exhibit, Springsteen: His Hometown, a celebration of how Monmouth County is woven into Bruce Springsteen's music.

Meg Sharp Walton

Tom Bernard

Tom Bernard is the Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classic and the Co-Chair of the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival. Tom shares compelling stories of growing up at the Jersey Shore, his career in film and the evolution of the very popular Asbury Park Music and Film Festival.

Tom Bernard is the Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classic and the Co-Chair of the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival. Tom shares compelling stories of growing up at the Jersey Shore, his career in film and the evolution of the very popular Asbury Park Music and Film Festival.

Steve Shimchick

Steve Shimchick is a piano player and one third of the rising musical force, Cold Weather Company. Steve discusses how he and his bandmates, Brian and Jeff, met at Rutgers University and transformed their passion for music into a professional career. He also discusses the important role marketing plays today in helping a band get noticed by fans and brands.

Steve Shimchick is a piano player and one third of the rising musical force, Cold Weather Company. Steve discusses how he and his bandmates, Brian and Jeff, met at Rutgers University and transformed their passion for music into a professional career. He also discusses the important role marketing plays today in helping a band get noticed by fans and brands.

The 101 Lessons in Leadership podcast features long-form interviews with leaders from all walks of life who talk about the leaders and lessons that inspired them in their early years as well as the lessons they share today with their own followers. This podcast series is intended to inspire all of us, whether we are 30-year industry veterans or college students preparing for the transition to a career.

101 Lessons Podcast

Dan Hoffmann

CB and Dan Hoffmann are a mother and son book publishing team. They discuss the science of authoring and publishing books as well as their own career transitions that led them to pursuing their passion in the self-publishing industry. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book.

CB and Dan Hoffmann are a mother and son book publishing team. They discuss the science of authoring and publishing books as well as their own career transitions that led them to pursuing their passion in the self-publishing industry. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dreamed of writing and publishing a book.

CB Hoffmann & Dan Hoffmann

Jeff Tippett

Jeff Tippett is known to many as Mr. Persuasion. In 2019, he will author and publish his second book titled, Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communication Is The Only Force You Will Ever Need. The founder of Targeted Persuasion, a Raleigh, NC-based public affairs and communications agency, Jeff travels the country sharing is stories of persuasion including a life-saving experience in Haiti where he adopted his youngest daughter.

Jeff Tippett is known to many as Mr. Persuasion. In 2019, he will author and publish his second book titled, Unleashing Your Superpower: Why Persuasive Communication Is The Only Force You Will Ever Need. The founder of Targeted Persuasion, a Raleigh, NC-based public affairs and communications agency, Jeff travels the country sharing is stories of persuasion including a life-saving experience in Haiti where he adopted his youngest daughter.

Michael Melcher

Michael Melcher is an executive coach, writer and partner in the leadership training firm, Next Step Partners. A graduate of Harvard University as well as Stanford University where he earned his MBA and JD, Michael worked in the U.S. State Department before conducting leadership training around the globe in such places as Tanzania, Thailand and Haiti. Michael is also the author of The Creative Lawyer.

Michael Melcher is an executive coach, writer and partner in the leadership training firm, Next Step Partners. A graduate of Harvard University as well as Stanford University where he earned his MBA and JD, Michael worked in the U.S. State Department before conducting leadership training around the globe in such places as Tanzania, Thailand and Haiti. Michael is also the author of The Creative Lawyer.

Jeremy Neuer

Jeremy Neuer is the Executive Vice President of CBRE, one of the nation's leading commercial real estate companies. He discusses the transformation of the workplace, lessons learned from Bruce Springsteen and his passion for blogging with a purpose. For every high school and college student, this episode is filled with more than a dozen powerful lessons.

Jeremy Neuer is the Executive Vice President of CBRE, one of the nation's leading commercial real estate companies. He discusses the transformation of the workplace, lessons learned from Bruce Springsteen and his passion for blogging with a purpose. For every high school and college student, this episode is filled with more than a dozen powerful lessons.

Lewis Goldberg

Lewis Goldberg is a managing partner with KCSA where he leads strategic communications in the growing cannabis market. A former political consultant, he shares stories of being on the campaign trail, what he would do if he was the GM of the New York Jets or Mets and insights into the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry.

Lewis Goldberg is a managing partner with KCSA where he leads strategic communications in the growing cannabis market. A former political consultant, he shares stories of being on the campaign trail, what he would do if he was the GM of the New York Jets or Mets and insights into the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry.

Frank Vuono

Frank Vuono is a sport marketing and business veteran who is a co-founder and partner of 16W Marketing, a New Jersey-based sports marketing agency. The former vice president of retail licensing for NFL Properties, Frank discusses sports sponsorship, licensing, naming rights and talent representation.

Frank Vuono is a sport marketing and business veteran who is a co-founder and partner of 16W Marketing, a New Jersey-based sports marketing agency. The former vice president of retail licensing for NFL Properties, Frank discusses sports sponsorship, licensing, naming rights and talent representation.

Bob Babbitt

Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.

Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.

Joseph Gorordo

Joseph Gorordo is the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged where he uses his past experiences as a drug addict to help others recover. He shares compelling stories of recovery and the unique role that music plays in the process.

Joseph Gorordo is the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged where he uses his past experiences as a drug addict to help others recover. He shares compelling stories of recovery and the unique role that music plays in the process.

Julia Marino

Julia Marino is the first athlete to represent Paraguay in the Winter Olympics. Born in a small village in Paraguay, Julia was adopted at a young age and grew up in New England. A skier as well as soccer and lacrosse player in high school, she attended college at the University of Colorado and on November 6, 2013 learned that she would become Paraguay’s first Winter Olympian. In Sochi in 2014, she entered the Opening Ceremonies as her nation’s flag bearer.

Julia Marino is the first athlete to represent Paraguay in the Winter Olympics. Born in a small village in Paraguay, Julia was adopted at a young age and grew up in New England. A skier as well as soccer and lacrosse player in high school, she attended college at the University of Colorado and on November 6, 2013 learned that she would become Paraguay’s first Winter Olympian. In Sochi in 2014, she entered the Opening Ceremonies as her nation’s flag bearer.

Joe Stetson

Joe Stetson is the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. A 20-year sports business veteran, Joe shares his experiences and lessons from his work across sports teams, venues, media and sponsors.

Joe Stetson is the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. A 20-year sports business veteran, Joe shares his experiences and lessons from his work across sports teams, venues, media and sponsors.

Tom Waldron

Tom Waldron, a former New Jersey State Police officer, discusses his second career as a master trainer, motivating and training athletes of all levels and abilities and the increasing requests by corporate America for fitness training programs for their employees. Tom also discussion his passion for the charitable organization, Troopers Assisting Troops

Tom Waldron, a former New Jersey State Police officer, discusses his second career as a master trainer, motivating and training athletes of all levels and abilities and the increasing requests by corporate America for fitness training programs for their employees. Tom also discussion his passion for the charitable organization, Troopers Assisting Troops

Aaron Reilly

Aaron Reilly is a lawyer turned pro sports agent who transformed his lifelong passion for basketball into becoming one of the leading agents of pro basketball players who compete internationally. He shares the 24/7 hustle of being a sports agent and his globetrotting travels to some of the most remote corners of the world to negotiate on behalf of clients.

Aaron Reilly is a lawyer turned pro sports agent who transformed his lifelong passion for basketball into becoming one of the leading agents of pro basketball players who compete internationally. He shares the 24/7 hustle of being a sports agent and his globetrotting travels to some of the most remote corners of the world to negotiate on behalf of clients.

Geoff Brown

Geoff Brown is a senior director with the National Basketball Association with a focus on the G League. A longtime executive in minor league baseball, Geoff is well known for being the general manager of the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies single A affiliate, for 13 years. The former head of marketing for Rutgers University athletics, Geoff shares stories about fan engagement in today’s competitive sports business landscape.

Geoff Brown is a senior director with the National Basketball Association with a focus on the G League. A longtime executive in minor league baseball, Geoff is well known for being the general manager of the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies single A affiliate, for 13 years. The former head of marketing for Rutgers University athletics, Geoff shares stories about fan engagement in today’s competitive sports business landscape.

Robert Paley

Major Robert Paley recently authored his first book, The Last Salute, which tells his real-life story of fulfilling his dying father's dream of attending and graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point. His book, which was 20 years in the making, is a tribute to all military veterans and a reminder to everyone to never give up on pursuing your dreams.

Major Robert Paley recently authored his first book, The Last Salute, which tells his real-life story of fulfilling his dying father's dream of attending and graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point. His book, which was 20 years in the making, is a tribute to all military veterans and a reminder to everyone to never give up on pursuing your dreams.

Steven Zuller

Steven Zuller, CEO of Franklin Group, a promotional and print marketing company headquartered in Brooklyn, discusses his company’s work across many industries with a focus on sports and entertainment where they are the exclusive printing partner of professional sports teams and stadiums across the NBA, NHL and college athletics. Steven delves into the importance of fan engagement and the role his company is playing with some of the most successful professional sports organizations.

Steven Zuller, CEO of Franklin Group, a promotional and print marketing company headquartered in Brooklyn, discusses his company’s work across many industries with a focus on sports and entertainment where they are the exclusive printing partner of professional sports teams and stadiums across the NBA, NHL and college athletics. Steven delves into the importance of fan engagement and the role his company is playing with some of the most successful professional sports organizations.

Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones is the founder and CEO of Jonesbar, an organic and all-natural food company headquartered at the Jersey Shore. The former vice president of real estate for Jersey Mike’s, Taylor started making his first energy bars in his family’s kitchen and now has distribution in Whole Foods locations as well as other retailers with a focus on the east coast. This outdoor adventurer turned entrepreneur share stories about starting a company in a competitive category that everyone can learn from.

Taylor Jones is the founder and CEO of Jonesbar, an organic and all-natural food company headquartered at the Jersey Shore. The former vice president of real estate for Jersey Mike’s, Taylor started making his first energy bars in his family’s kitchen and now has distribution in Whole Foods locations as well as other retailers with a focus on the east coast. This outdoor adventurer turned entrepreneur share stories about starting a company in a competitive category that everyone can learn from.

Ron Carucci

Ron Carucci is a veteran leadership consultant, best-selling author, two-time TEDx presenter who regularly contributes to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. He is retained by Fortune 100 companies to consult on such topics as organizational change, organizational design and enterprise governance, executive leadership development, strategy formulation and talent strategy. His 10-year longitudinal study led to the discovery of four recurring patterns that distinguish the best executive leaders.

Ron Carucci is a veteran leadership consultant, best-selling author, two-time TEDx presenter who regularly contributes to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. He is retained by Fortune 100 companies to consult on such topics as organizational change, organizational design and enterprise governance, executive leadership development, strategy formulation and talent strategy. His 10-year longitudinal study led to the discovery of four recurring patterns that distinguish the best executive leaders.

Mike Emanuel

Mike Emanuel is the Chief Congressional and Senior Political Correspondent for FOX Newschannel. A proud Rutgers University alum, Mike discusses his undergraduate days at Rutgers where he started his broadcast career at WRSU-FM. He shares experiences from his television career which began in Midland-Odessa, Texas and ultimately led him to Washington DC where he has covered three presidents.

Mike Emanuel is the Chief Congressional and Senior Political Correspondent for FOX Newschannel. A proud Rutgers University alum, Mike discusses his undergraduate days at Rutgers where he started his broadcast career at WRSU-FM. He shares experiences from his television career which began in Midland-Odessa, Texas and ultimately led him to Washington DC where he has covered three presidents.

Roger Nierenberg

Roger Nierenberg is a longtime conductor of symphony orchestras around the world. A conductor of opera, he conducted at the Mostly Mozart Festival and was the director for many years of the Stamford Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony. A TEDx speaker, Roger founded The Music Paradigm and teaches leadership training to Fortune 500 companies via an interactive orchestra experience.

Roger Nierenberg is a longtime conductor of symphony orchestras around the world. A conductor of opera, he conducted at the Mostly Mozart Festival and was the director for many years of the Stamford Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony. A TEDx speaker, Roger founded The Music Paradigm and teaches leadership training to Fortune 500 companies via an interactive orchestra experience.

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